Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315195) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $102,660
Phone: (908) 897-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights reports total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights has 1 federal fine on record totaling $102,660.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights is a for-profit nursing home in Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1983. The facility maintains 130 certified beds, with an average daily census of 99.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. The breakdown of the four CMS component ratings is: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 3.62 per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $102,660.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare release available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 42.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $102,660.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 130 certified beds with an average daily census of 99.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which includes 59 facilities nationally averaging 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 19, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for QM.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 908-897-1000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 908-897-1000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315195?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.