Mohawk Meadows
1 O'Brien Lane · Lafayette, NJ · 07848 · 9733836200
159 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
6 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.80 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $738,307 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
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 December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 21, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 21, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 21, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 4, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 4, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 4, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | Fine | $713,795 |
| November 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $24,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315044 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.