Lopatcong Center
Phillipsburg, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315202) · 153 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 859-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lopatcong Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Lopatcong Center reports 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
Lopatcong Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. The facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lopatcong Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 153 beds and reports an average daily census of 130.1 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lopatcong Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 3.07 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on file.
Lopatcong Center does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program in the data provided.
The facility is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lopatcong Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Lopatcong Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 37.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data does not show the CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lopatcong Center is certified for 153 beds and has an average daily census of 130.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Lopatcong Center scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 9088590200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9088590200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315202?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.