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HomeNew JerseyMohawk Meadows

Mohawk Meadows

1 O'brien Lane, Lafayette, NJ 078489733836200WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(36 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
159
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $713,795

How Mohawk Meadows Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.83 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.43 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
17.6%
NJ average
39.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the New Jersey average of 3.3/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the New Jersey average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.83 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.85.
Reported RN time is 0.43 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.68.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 17, 2023
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 19, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Sussex County 65+
26,256
18.1% of county
County Population
144,808
Sussex County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Mohawk Meadows is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lafayette, New Jersey with 159 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
159
Avg Residents/Day
144.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Sussex
Last Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
131.8
Infection Citations
3

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Nov 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Nov 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Nov 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Nov 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Nov 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Jul 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jul 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jul 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Nov 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 3, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 3, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 3, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$713,795
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineNov 21, 2023
$713,795
Payment DenialNov 21, 2023
8 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.83 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.83 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
17.6%
RN Turnover
18.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KUSHNER, JUDY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Feb 1, 2024
KUSHNER, JUDYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
HEINEMANN, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
CASELLA, JOSEPHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
HEINEMANN, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
KUSHNER, JUDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
VELMONTE, SONIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
KATZ, HAROLDINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 15, 2025
CASELLA, JOSEPHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
HEINEMANN, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
KUSHNER, JUDYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
ROTHNER, WILLIAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
VELMONTE, SONIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Mohawk Meadows and nearby alternatives.

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Mohawk Meadows
Lafayette, NJCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $713,795
Complete Care at Barn Hill
Newton, NJ3.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Valley View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
Newton, NJ3.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen
Newton, NJ3.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Newton, NJ6.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $111,754
Dwelling Place at St Clares
Dover, NJ12.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Merry Heart Nursing Home
Succasunna, NJ13.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Mohawk Meadows
Lafayette, NJ · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$713,795
Complete Care at Barn Hill
Newton, NJ
3.4 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Valley View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr
Newton, NJ
3.4 mi1/51/51/5None recorded
United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen
Newton, NJ
3.5 mi4/54/54/5$8,278
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Newton, NJ
6.2 mi2/51/51/5$111,754
Dwelling Place at St Clares
Dover, NJ
12.7 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Merry Heart Nursing Home
Succasunna, NJ
13.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mohawk Meadows?▾
Mohawk Meadows has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Mohawk Meadows cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Mohawk Meadows participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Mohawk Meadows had any health inspection violations?▾
Mohawk Meadows had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 19, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $713,795. It also has 3 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Mohawk Meadows?▾
Mohawk Meadows provides 2.83 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 1.83 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 17.6%.
How many beds does Mohawk Meadows have?▾
Mohawk Meadows has 159 certified beds with an average of 144.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Mohawk Meadows?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Mohawk Meadows?▾
On Google Maps, Mohawk Meadows has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 36 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.