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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge

111 Route 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge, a 120-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Old Bridge, NJ, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.37
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
12
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315381
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
114
In Hospital
No
County
Middlesex
Last Inspection
Oct 8, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.37 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.59 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.76
CNA Hours
2.02
Total Nursing Hours
3.37 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
63.3%
RN Turnover
45.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge operates 120 certified beds in Old Bridge, NJ with approximately 114 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Staffing is reported at 3.37 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.59 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 63.3%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (12 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 8, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 8, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 8, 2024 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 8, 2024 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 18, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 18, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 18, 2023 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 18, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 18, 2023 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 18, 2023 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2023

C - Widespread - No harm Apr 19, 2021 Tag: 0885

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 20, 2021

B - Pattern - No harm Apr 19, 2021 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 12.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 28.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 14.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 99.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge reports 3.37 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.59 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 63.3%.
How many beds does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge have?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge has 120 certified beds with approximately 114 residents. The facility is located at 111 Route 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857.
Does Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge received any fines or penalties?
No, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge was on Oct 8, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge?
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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