Nursing homeActive
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights
35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 079229088971000130 certified beds · 99 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2022
Deficiencies
21
● 0● 20● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$102,660
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-21
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-18 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-10 | Infection control | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-19 | Standard | 0131 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-15 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-03Record 315195-20260121-F689
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-18Record 315195-20251118-F641
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-18Record 315195-20251118-F689
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-05Record 315195-20250210-F883
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F658
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F610
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planning
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planning
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F684
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F695
F728Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F728
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F732
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F812
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F865
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-10Record 315195-20240719-F882
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-16Record 315195-20221115-F658
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-24Record 315195-20221115-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-24Record 315195-20221115-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-19 | Civil money penalty | $102,660 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.41
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.62
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.37
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover42%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover53%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.8% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.9% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 3.9% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 15.6% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gluck, Rivka Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Handler, Samuel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Schwartz, Mark Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sitzer, Shimon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bh Associates Realty LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bh Associates Realty LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gluck, Rivka Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Handler, Samuel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jacobowitz, Jacob Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meisels, Morris Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mjh Group LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, Joel Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sitzer, Shimon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Aryeh Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Autumn Lake Healthcare — 59 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Union.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare Berkeley Heights | 1.3 mi | 2026-04-17 | 0121 |
| Continuing Care At Lantern Hill New Providence | 2.1 mi | 2026-01-15 | 051 |
| Spring Grove Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center New Providence | 2.4 mi | 2026-03-30 | 0221 |
| Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente Watchung | 2.9 mi | 2025-08-12 | 4160 |
| Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center Chatham | 4.0 mi | 2025-11-18 | 0170 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |