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2721 Route 9 Ocean View, NJ 08230 · Cape May County
CMS certification number 315179 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey average of 3.5.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.05 hours per resident per day at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview, above the New Jersey median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.31 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 50.4% of nursing staff left within a year (New Jersey median 38.1%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview: Medicare and Medicaid
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New Jersey's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 27, 2026 and found 21 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 37 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 37 citations at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview across 5 inspection dates, 2 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on April 27, 2026. The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (7) and nutrition and dietary (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "respond appropriately to all alleged violations" (tag F0610, level L, April 27, 2026). 7 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 27, 2026 · 21 citations
LRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
FProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
FDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FProvide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
EEnsure 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.
EDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
EMake sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor 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.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
DEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
October 30, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
January 9, 2025 · 9 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor 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.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
DEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
January 10, 2024 · 5 citations
EHonor 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.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
December 11, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Questions to ask on a tour of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on April 27, 2026 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 27, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Nursing staff turnover was 50.4% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $40,937 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Fine | $40,937 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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9.7 mi
Cape Regional Medical Center INC Cape May Court HouseEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 42m for patients treated and sent home
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10.2 mi
Shore Memorial Hospital Somers PointEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 28m for patients treated and sent home
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18.7 mi
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Div Atlantic CityEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 54m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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- United Methodist Communities at the Shores · Ocean City · 4 stars · 8.0 mi
- Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center · Cape May Court House · 4 stars · 8.7 mi
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- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Vineland · Vineland · 4 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights · Berkeley Heights · 4 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Salem County · Salem · 3 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Old Bridge · Old Bridge · 3 stars
- The Subacute at Autumn Lake Healthcare · Voorhees · 2 stars
Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026. All 59 Autumn Lake Healthcare nursing homes ›
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