Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge
201 Fifth Avenue · Penns Grove, NJ · 08069 · 8562996800
161 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Autumn Lake Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.49 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,935 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 2, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025
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 June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2022
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 2, 2025 | Fine | $15,935 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315271 · certified since January 9, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.