MOHAWK MEADOWS
1 O'BRIEN LANE, Lafayette, NJ 07848
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MOHAWK MEADOWS Compares
MOHAWK MEADOWS is a 159-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lafayette, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.0%) is above the New Jersey average of 2.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 159 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.8% — better than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MOHAWK MEADOWS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MOHAWK MEADOWS with other nursing homes in Lafayette.
How is MOHAWK MEADOWS addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is MOHAWK MEADOWS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MOHAWK MEADOWS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 159 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MOHAWK MEADOWS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MOHAWK MEADOWS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lafayette
Lafayette sits in Sussex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 24,483 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 44.9 years
- Median household income
- $96,222
- Median home value
- $271,500
Demographics for Sussex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lafayette.
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