Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
35 Cottage Street · Berkeley Heights, NJ · 07922 · 9088971000
130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
$102,660 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $102,660 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 19, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2024
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 16, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 24, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $102,660 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315195 · certified since July 19, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.