ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

1610 RARITAN ROAD, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

Located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, this facility serves the Union County area in a suburban community with reasonable accessibility to medical resources and family visits.

Paul Richards, RN, MSHIReviewed by Paul Richards, RN, MSHI|Data updated April 2026

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Scotch Plains is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in New Jersey that serves patients needing post-acute care and recovery services. The facility has undergone recent renovations including new dining room furniture and facility improvements, though it lacks current CMS star ratings. Based on the review patterns, this facility appears to have significant operational challenges despite some positive rehabilitation outcomes.

ASHBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is a skilled nursing facility located at 1610 RARITAN ROAD, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and holds a CMS rating of 1 star overall, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing rating, and 4-star quality measures rating. Ratings are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and updated monthly.

Overall

1

Health

1

Staffing

3

Quality

4

Without available CMS ratings for this facility or regional averages, no comparison can be made to other facilities in Union County, New Jersey.

Source: CMS.gov — Updated April 2026

AI Insights

Sentiment: 45/100

Families love

+Excellent rehabilitation and therapy teams
+Professional and caring nursing staff
+Recent facility renovations and improvements
+Strong activities program engagement

Worth knowing

-Cleanliness and odor issues throughout facility
-Misleading marketing about room assignments
-Inadequate response to patient call systems

Based on 96 public reviews — AI-generated by CareNav

What Families Should Know

Without current CMS ratings available for this facility, families should be particularly cautious and conduct thorough in-person visits before making placement decisions. The stark contrast in reviews suggests inconsistent care quality and facility conditions that may vary significantly by wing or time period. While the facility appears to have strong rehabilitation services and some dedicated staff members, serious concerns about basic cleanliness, facility maintenance, and operational oversight have been raised. The recent renovations mentioned in reviews may indicate ongoing improvement efforts, but families should verify current conditions firsthand and ask specific questions about room assignments, cleanliness protocols, and response times for patient needs.

Family Reviews

4.0

96 reviews on Google

mr2533
6 months ago

My stay at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Scotch Plains was an incredible experience, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care I received. The entire team, from administration to the medical staff and...

Dianne Depko
5 months ago

If I could give negative stars I would. The pictures on the website are untrue! Kristina, the admissions rep told me that my mother would be in the new wing within a week of arriving. Upon arrival we...

Ora Hill
2 months ago

Room 29 needs to have a battery placed in the wall clock. The new dining room furniture, tables and chair are really nice. The remodeling adds a very nice touch to an old facility. Thank you Autum...

Steve
8 months ago

My Aunt stayed at Ashbrook last month. All i have to say is WOW! The care that she received was next level. From the nursing staff, to rehab, activities and even administration. The DON was so caring,...

Barbara Rogowski
6 months ago

My stay at ashbrook autumn in scotch plains was so much more in every way than I expected. They brought me through a very trying time physically and mentally with professional care and understanding....

Reviews from Google — Updated April 2026

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Care types

Skilled Nursing

Accepts

Medicare
Medicaid