Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- New JerseyLowest tier among peers344 rated homes · average 3.3★
- Union CountyLowest tier among peers23 rated homes · average 3.7★
- United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs NJ avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star3★±0.0 vs NJ avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★−0.4 vs NJ avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersNJ avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 35% of peersNJ avg3.0★U.S. avg2.9★
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 12% of peersNJ avg4.4★U.S. avg3.6★
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.65hrsAbove 51% of peersNJ avg3.86Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.59hrsAbove 51% of peersNJ avg0.69Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better21%Top 6%NJ avg41%RN turnover39%
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$98,403Above only 11% of peersNJ avg$35,495Fines · denials15 · 0
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthFeb 2023 – May 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
Showing
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May 9, 2025Cycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$44,486
- F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2025
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected May 10, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected May 10, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected May 10, 2025
- F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 23, 2025
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jun 23, 2025
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jun 23, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2025
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationJ · isolatedCorrected May 10, 2025
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2025
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Dec 15, 2023Cycle 2worst F · no actual harm
- F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 15, 2024
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jan 20, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2023
- F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2024
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 19, 2024
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Jan 20, 2024
- 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.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Jan 18, 2024
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2023
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Dec 20, 2023
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceF · widespreadCorrected Jan 10, 2024
- F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Jan 15, 2024
- F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationE · patternCorrected Jan 22, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2023
- F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2023
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 20, 2024
Feb 6, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2023
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.65hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.59hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.97hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours2.09hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.10hrs
- New Jersey average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better21%Top 6%NJ avg 41%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only39%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year—
- Occupancy114 certified beds · ~75 residents a day65%Above only 11% of peersNJ avg 82%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $98,403In fines
- 15Fines
- 0Payment denials
- $35,495NJ avg in fines
Actions on record
- May 9, 2025Civil money penalty$44,486
- Oct 30, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
- Oct 23, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
- Oct 17, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
- Oct 10, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
- Oct 2, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
- Sep 25, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
- Sep 18, 2023Civil money penalty$4,235
- Sep 11, 2023Civil money penalty$3,812
- Sep 5, 2023Civil money penalty$3,529
- Aug 28, 2023Civil money penalty$3,176
- Aug 21, 2023Civil money penalty$2,823
- Aug 14, 2023Civil money penalty$2,470
- Aug 7, 2023Civil money penalty$2,117
- Jul 17, 2023Civil money penalty$4,233
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Autumn Lake Healthcare60 facilities in the chain2.8★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- Hyman Jacobs
- Livia Jacobs
- Christopher Metternich
- Natalie Rivera
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 315064 · 1610 RARITAN ROAD, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ, 07076.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New Jersey and Union County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.









