Lawrence Rehab & HCC/The Meadows at Lawrence
1 Bishops Drive, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648 · (609) 896-0006
For profit - Limited Liability company · 180 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Lawrence Rehab & HCC/The Meadows at Lawrence has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 8 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $61,795 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 4, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 4, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.September 4, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.September 4, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 4, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 4, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.September 4, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.September 4, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.September 4, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 23, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 15, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 1, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 3, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.August 5, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $20,930July 23, 2026
- Fine of $23,520July 15, 2026
- Fine of $17,345September 4, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New Jersey average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.66 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.7% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 159 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente Lawrence Township · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital Lawrence Township · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Meadow Lakes Hightstown · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC Princeton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Mercerville LLC Trenton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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