Nursing home

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights

35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Autumn Lake Healthcare · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, with 21 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $102,660 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
130
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Union Co. avg 3.78New Jersey avg 3.35This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Union Co. avg: 3.78. New Jersey avg: 3.35.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

21
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
1
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32022
142024
32025
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $102,660 total · Jul 19, 2024
  1. Jul 19, 2024$102,660

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)12.68%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)5.24%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.21%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Gluck, Rivka5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Handler, Samuel5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mjh Group LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Bh Associates Realty LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Schwartz, MarkCORPORATE OFFICER
Schwartz, MarkOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sitzer, ShimonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Jacobowitz, JacobINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Schwartz, JoelINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Bh Associates Realty LLCADP OF THE SNF
Gluck, RivkaADP OF THE SNF
Handler, SamuelADP OF THE SNF
Meisels, MorrisADP OF THE SNF
Sitzer, ShimonADP OF THE SNF
Stern, AryehADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Union County.

35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights
Union County · NJ · 07922
130 certified beds40.6818, -74.4390

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC
CCN 315001
Plainsboro, NJ213Not shown$26,680
Careone at Somerset Valley
CCN 315002
Bound Brook, NJ433Not shown$0
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 315005
New Providence, NJ434Not shown$10,527
Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315008
Stratford, NJ543Not shown$0
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
CCN 315009
Berkeley Heights, NJ425Not shown$28,085
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315010
Elizabeth, NJ543Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights's CMS rating?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights located?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights is located at 35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922 in Union County, and CMS lists 130 certified beds.

Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $102,660 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.78 across 23 facilities in Union County, and 3.35 across New Jersey. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
315195
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
130
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 21 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 21, 20260689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 3, 2026
Nov 18, 20250641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2025
Nov 18, 20250689EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2025
Feb 10, 20250883DNot available, Infection controlDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 5, 2025
Jul 19, 20240657EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240658GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240688EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240728FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240732DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240865FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240882FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240610FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240677FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Jul 19, 20240684FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2024
Nov 15, 20220658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 16, 2022
Nov 15, 20220761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 24, 2022
Nov 15, 20220880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 24, 2022

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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