Mohawk Meadows
Lafayette, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315044) · 159 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $713,795 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (973) 383-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mohawk Meadows holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Mohawk Meadows reports 2.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.6%.
Mohawk Meadows has 1 federal fine on record totaling $713,795.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is reported in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Mohawk Meadows is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lafayette, Sussex County, New Jersey, first approved for participation in 1967. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is certified for 159 beds and reports an average daily census of 144.4 residents.
CMS Care Compare assigns Mohawk Meadows an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 2.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.6%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $713,795.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation reported in the supplied data for Mohawk Meadows. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
No chain affiliation information was supplied for this facility. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mohawk Meadows has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Mohawk Meadows is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 2.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with 17.6% nursing turnover and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $713,795.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Mohawk Meadows is certified for 159 beds and has an average daily census of 144.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Mohawk Meadows is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Mohawk Meadows was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections (1 star here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 9733836200 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact Mohawk Meadows at 9733836200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315044?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.