Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge
201 Fifth Avenue, Penns Grove, NJ 08069 · (856) 299-6800
For profit - Corporation · 161 certified beds
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 11 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,358 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 2, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 2, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor 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.June 2, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 2, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 2, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.June 2, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.June 2, 2025 · F0577 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 2, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 2, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.June 2, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 2, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 2, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.November 25, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.November 25, 2025 · F0711 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 2, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 2, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.June 2, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,358June 2, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.73 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.23 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 161 |
| Average residents per day | 143.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate Penns Grove · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Big Oak Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Elmer · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Salem County Salem · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.