Nursing homeActive
Mohawk Meadows
1 O'brien Lane, Lafayette, NJ 078489733836200159 certified beds · 144 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2021
Deficiencies
21
● 0● 18● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$713,795
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2025-08-18
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-18 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-19 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-21 | Infection control | 003 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-07-17 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-12-03 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-01Record 315044-20250818-F609
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-01Record 315044-20250818-F658
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-01Record 315044-20250818-F695
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 315044-20241119-F558
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 315044-20241119-F561
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 315044-20241119-F604
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 315044-20241119-F607
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 315044-20241119-F684
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 315044-20241119-F690
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-09Record 315044-20241119-F842
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-12-18Record 315044-20231121-F684
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity LHarm
Records
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-01-11Record 315044-20231121-F835
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity LHarm
Infection control
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-01-11Record 315044-20231121-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-18Record 315044-20230717-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-19Record 315044-20230717-F657
F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-19Record 315044-20230717-F661
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-20Record 315044-20230717-F755
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-20Record 315044-20230717-F757
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-04Record 315044-20211203-F695
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-04Record 315044-20211203-F698
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-04Record 315044-20211203-F755
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-21 | Civil money penalty | $713,795 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-11-21 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 8 days, from 2024-01-03 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.43
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.83
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.46
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover18%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover19%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.1% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.3% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 9.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 20.1% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushner, Judy Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Casella, Joseph Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heinemann, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kushner, Judy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Velmonte, Sonia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Casella, Joseph Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heinemann, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heinemann, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Katz, Harold Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kushner, Judy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kushner, Judy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rothner, William Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Velmonte, Sonia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Sussex.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Barn Hill Newton | 3.4 mi | 2026-01-05 | 190 |
| Valley View Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr Newton | 3.4 mi | 2025-04-24 | 0250 |
| United Methodist Communities At Bristol Glen Newton | 3.5 mi | 2025-08-26 | 041 |
| Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Newton | 6.2 mi | 2026-05-15 | 0322 |
| Merry Heart Nursing Home Succasunna | 13.1 mi | 2026-06-26 | 0120 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |