Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
Nursing Home · Berkeley Heights, NJ
CMS certification number315195
Contact & location
35 Cottage StreetBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Union County
- Phone
- (908) 897-1000
- ZIP code
- 07922 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 130
- Residents per day
- 99.0 (76% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Bheights Associates LLC
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare (59 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 19, 1983
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.62 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.41 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.20 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.37 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.2 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 52.9 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 18, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Infection control citations
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 24 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-02-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2024-07-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2024-07-19 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-10 |
| 2022-11-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-16 |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-24 |
| 2022-11-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-24 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $102,660 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-19 | Fine | $102,660 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Gluck, Rivka (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Handler, Samuel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| BH Associates Realty LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| BH Associates Realty LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gluck, Rivka (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Handler, Samuel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meisels, Morris (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sitzer, Shimon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stern, Aryeh (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| MJH Group LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobowitz, Jacob (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, Joel (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwartz, Mark (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sitzer, Shimon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights have?
It has 130 certified beds and cares for about 99 residents per day.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $102,660 in the last three years.
Who owns Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights?
It is part of Autumn Lake Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights?
(908) 897-1000. The facility is located at 35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.