Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, Union County
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights is a 130-bed skilled nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation center located at 35 Cottage Street in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The building sits on a quiet residential street in Union County, offering both short-term rehabilitation and ongoing long-term medical care. The setting balances dedicated clinical spaces with communal gathering spots designed for comfort and connection.
Residents can spend time in indoor common areas or head outside to designated outdoor visitation spots to catch up with family and friends. Living arrangements include private rooms, and daily hospitality needs are supported through a dedicated patient concierge program. Laundry and housekeeping teams keep living areas clean and comfortable, while a social work team helps residents and their families manage transitions and plan care.
Meals are planned around seasonal weekly menus with guidance from a registered dietitian nutritionist. The kitchen and dietary teams accommodate individual medical dietary requirements while serving regular meals in dining areas. Between meals, the daily life calendar features organized group pastimes, music therapy, and pet therapy visits to keep days structured and engaging.
Medical care is provided around the clock by licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and certified nursing assistants. Specialized on-site professionals include a physiatrist, podiatrist, wound specialist, and psychologist, which reduces the need for disruptive trips out to medical clinics. Clinical teams manage everything from IV therapy and tracheostomy care to diabetes management, complex wound healing, and total parenteral nutrition.
The community is well suited for people needing post-surgical recovery, stroke rehabilitation, or continuous nursing support for complex conditions. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists work seven days a week in the on-site gym to help short-stay patients regain strength and return home. Families looking for temporary relief can also arrange respite or vacation stays.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24/7 skilled nursing care
- Sub-acute rehabilitation
- Physical therapy seven days a week
- Occupational therapy seven days a week
- Speech therapy seven days a week
- Restorative care
- Cardio-pulmonary care
- Stroke recovery
- Joint replacement and orthopedic rehab
- Comprehensive wound care
- Tracheostomy management
- Intravenous (IV) therapy
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Respiratory therapy
- Diabetes management
- Pain management
- Dementia care
- Respite and vacation stays
Amenities
Living spaces
- Private rooms available
- Indoor social areas
- Outdoor visitation spaces
Dining
- Dietary management led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Weekly rotating menus
Activities and outings
- Daily scheduled activities calendar
- Music therapy
- Pet therapy
Wellness and care
- On-site rehabilitation therapy gym
- On-site physiatrist services
- On-site podiatry care
- On-site wound care specialist
- On-site psychological services
Services
- Patient concierge program
- Social work services
- Housekeeping services
- Laundry services
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Location
35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
License
- License number
- 062016
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 05/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 130 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Executive director
- Shimon Sitzer
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- BHEIGHTS ASSOCIATES, LLC
Frequently asked questions
What levels of care are available at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights?+
The community provides short-term sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, dementia care, and short-term respite stays. Clinical services include wound care, IV therapy, tracheostomy care, pain management, and stroke recovery.
How often are rehabilitation therapies provided?+
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available seven days a week in the on-site therapy gym. Therapists build individualized plans focused on rebuilding strength, balance, and independence.
Does the facility offer private rooms?+
Yes, private rooms are available upon request depending on current availability. Families can ask about room configurations and tour options during the admissions process.
How large is the community and who provides medical oversight?+
The facility has 130 licensed long-term care beds. Care is provided 24 hours a day by a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants.
What payment methods and insurance are accepted?+
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and most commercial insurance plans. The admissions team can verify individual coverage details before admission.
Are medical specialists available on site?+
Yes, specialized clinicians visit regularly to care for residents on site. The team includes an on-site physiatrist, podiatrist, wound care specialist, and psychologist.
