Lopatcong Center
390 Red School Lane, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 · (908) 859-0200
For profit - Limited Liability company · 153 certified beds
Lopatcong Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 7 citations (the New Jersey average is 8.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 16, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.June 16, 2025 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.June 16, 2025 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 16, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 16, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 16, 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.June 16, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 16, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 25, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 6, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 6, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.07 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.74 | 2.23 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.5% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 153 |
| Average residents per day | 130.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Warren Haven Rehab and Nursing Center Oxford · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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