Meadow Lakes
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 46 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 7)
- High RN turnover (57%)
Bottom 25% in NJ · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in SPRINGPOINT SENIOR LIVING chain · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
Meadow Lakes offers an exceptional environment for active seniors, with beautiful grounds and a robust social calendar. However, families should be aware of recent reports regarding management's communication and responsiveness; we recommend asking specific questions about how the facility handles end-of-life care and staff-to-resident ratios during off-hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
46 reviews on Google“Meadow Lakes is a highly regarded retirement community praised for its beautiful, arboretum-like grounds and active lifestyle offerings. While residents and families frequently commend the friendly staff and vibrant social atmosphere, some recent reviews raise serious concerns regarding management's responsiveness and the quality of hands-on care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Beautiful, well-maintained campus and grounds
- Abundant social and recreational activities
- Friendly and welcoming resident community
- Professional and compassionate nursing staff
Concerns
- Lack of management responsiveness and tact during end-of-life transitions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Concerns regarding quality of hands-on care and staff attentiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 51 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your campus is highly praised for its beautiful grounds and active social calendar; could you walk me through a typical week of activities available for residents?
- 2Given the 4-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that staff members are consistently available to provide attentive, hands-on care throughout the day and night?
- 3I see that Meadow Lakes is very proactive in responding to online feedback; how does that same level of communication and transparency translate to how you keep families updated on their loved one's daily health status?
- 4When a resident’s health needs change or they approach end-of-life, how does your management team support families through those transitions to ensure they feel heard and cared for?
- 5With 11 recent state violations noted, what specific steps has the facility taken to address these findings and improve the overall quality of care for residents?
- 6How does your nursing team coordinate with local medical providers to handle urgent health changes or emergencies to ensure residents receive prompt, high-quality care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is also welcoming, and they never fail to meet our needs in a timely manner.”
“The staff was very efficient and helpful. The nurses were always nearby and provided compassionate care.”
“What really makes Meadow Lakes great is the people who work there. I don't know how they do it, considering people like my father are not always easy to manage, but the Meadow Lakes staff, is always professional”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Meadow Lakes shows a pattern of recurring fire safety and electrical system deficiencies across all three surveys, with some issues like emergency power systems and exit doors persisting despite corrections. The facility has also had problems with resident care assessments, medication management, and infection control. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the repeated safety violations suggest ongoing maintenance and operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Mar 18, 2025Routine20
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Administration 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.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Jan 11, 2023Routine14
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Environmental Deficiencies
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nov 19, 2020Routine1
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Meadow Lakes
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Springpoint Senior Living
8 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 8 of 8 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Kopec, Marybeth
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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46 reviews from families & visitors
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