Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital
2381 Lawrenceville Road · Lawrenceville, NJ · 08648 · 6098969500
56 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Marquis Health Services Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315127 · certified since June 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.