Lawrenceville, NJ · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lawrenceville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Meadow Lakes
300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ 08520 · Mercer County
2.0CMS overall rating(609) 448-4100
53
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in East Windsor
Meadow Lakes is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in East Windsor, NJ, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 50 residents per day. It operates as part of the Springpoint Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.81 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.16 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.81 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated East Windsor options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 50
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Springpoint Senior Living
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 315022
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,150–$14,970/mo (median $12,680) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,410–$10,090/mo (median $8,110) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Trenton prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.81
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.16
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-18Severity F — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2025-03-18Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
2025-03-18Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
2025-03-18Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-03-18Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-03-18Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-03-18Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-03-18Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Meadow Lakes
How much does Meadow Lakes cost?
Meadow Lakes does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the East Windsor, NJ area typically runs $11,150–$14,970 per month (median $12,680, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Meadow Lakes's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Meadow Lakes 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Meadow Lakes?
Staff provide about 4.81 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Meadow Lakes?
Meadow Lakes has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Meadow Lakes have availability?
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Meadow Lakes offer?
Meadow Lakes in East Windsor, NJ offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Your next steps — this week
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Data sources:CMS verified
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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