AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE
449 S PENNSVILLE-AUBURN ROAD, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE Compares
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE is a 152-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carneys Point, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (17.7%) is above the New Jersey average of 12.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 152 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.7% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (39% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — worse than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE with other nursing homes in Carneys Point.
How is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.7% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 152 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT SOUTHGATE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Carneys Point
Carneys Point sits in Salem County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 11,647 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $64,234
- Median home value
- $185,700
Demographics for Salem County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carneys Point.
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