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AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BERKELEY HEIGHTS

35 COTTAGE STREET, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922
Score: 55 / 100

With a score of 55 out of 100, Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New Jersey nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Berkeley Heights location.

Staffing at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights is near the national average, with 3.57 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.57 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.26 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.28 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Jan 20, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 21 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Feb 9, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity G
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jul 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $102,660

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
130
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Data Not Available
Last Inspection
Nov 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3