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Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County

Salem, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315058) · 116 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.31★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (856) 935-6677 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including just 0.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 66.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

CMS records show no federal fines on record for Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. This facility does not currently have a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Autumn Lake Healthcar… Autumn Lake Healthcar…: 2★ 2★ NJ average NJ average: 3.31★ 3.31★ Autumn Lake Health chain avg Autumn Lake Health chain avg: 2.8★ 2.8★

About this facility

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County is a for-profit (individually owned) nursing home in Salem, Salem County, New Jersey, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since August 1973, with 116 certified beds and an average of 105.7 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.92 per resident per day, including 0.13 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.7%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County is part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the data vintage provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare before making a decision.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

CMS gives Autumn Lake Healthcare At Salem County an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 66.7% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

CMS records show no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 116 certified beds and an average of 105.7 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is individually owned, for-profit, and part of the Autumn Lake Healthcare chain, which includes 59 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.8 out of 5.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for certification on August 10, 1973.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service offerings such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 856-935-6677 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 856-935-6677 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315058?state=NJ.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.