Nursing homes › New Jersey › Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 · 9088971000 · 130 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Autumn Lake Healthcare, a group operating 60 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,113,839 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.62 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.41. Weekend total: 3.37. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 21 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-02-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2024-07-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-19 | Fine | $102,660 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLUCK, RIVKA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 06/01/2017 |
| HANDLER, SAMUEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 09/07/2016 |
| MJH GROUP LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2017 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/07/2016 |
| SCHWARTZ, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/07/2016 |
| SITZER, SHIMON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/24/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315195. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.