Medford Leas
Medford Leas is a 126-bed skilled nursing home in New Jersey, owned by Abby Loftus. The facility accepts Medicare and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood holds a walkability score of 26 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent suburban location where families will generally need a vehicle to run errands or travel to the property.
A short-term therapy orientation defines the daily operational footprint, with individual stays averaging a brief 21 days. This rapid turnaround supports a population transitioning from hospital visits, alongside long-term residents, keeping the building’s occupancy at 61 percent. Around-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 11 hours and 20 minutes of daily nursing care per resident, with nurse aides providing 7 hours and 58 minutes of that total to manage daily physical therapies and routine clinical needs.
Official evaluation logs from state health departments show that the facility has maintained standard regulatory compliance across its inspection history. Recent oversight records include a specialized survey of infection control that confirmed full adherence to state and CDC guidelines, with zero deficiencies. When checking the broader long-term dataset, the center maintains an overall citations-per-inspection rate of zero, with no historical fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations on record.
Prospective residents evaluating local care properties or post-hospital recovery settings can use these state regulatory filings to assess the property’s operational background. The public documents outline a car-dependent suburban campus that provides extensive daily nursing hours, a dedicated wellness center, and outdoor access to an on-site nature preserve and arboretum, balanced against a clean historical track record in state safety and infection control surveys.
About this community
Occupancy
Medford Leas is administered by Ms. Lisa Heinkel.
Officers
Anne Matlack, Ms . Haley Driscoll, Jeremy Vickers, Ms . Kathryn Dunlap, Walter Evans
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above) 4 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per year (56% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (100% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 8 | 18 | This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (8 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 56% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.6 | 3.6 | This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.6 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↓ 56% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4 | 2 | This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 100% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 2 | 9 | This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 0 | 22 | This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0 vs. NJ avg 22).↓ 100% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 0% | 244% | This facility has 244 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0% vs. NJ avg 244%).↓ 244% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 11, 2023 inspection found no health deficiencies and confirmed compliance with infection control regulations and COVID-19 preparedness standards.
- February 25, 2025 routine survey identified six deficiencies including improper controlled drug storage, expired emergency supplies, unsanitary kitchen, poor hand hygiene, and ineffective QAPI and infection control programs.
- January 9, 2023 inspection found two documentation deficiencies involving late MDS assessments and incomplete baseline care plans for residents.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Medford Leas
Who is the owner of Medford Leas?
Medford Leas is legally operated by The Estaugh T/A Medford Leas, and administered by Ms. LISA HEINKEL.
Is Medford Leas in a walkable area?
Medford Leas has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Medford Leas?
According to NJ state health department records, Medford Leas's license number is 10C001.
When does Medford Leas's license expire?
According to NJ state health department records, Medford Leas's license expires on February 28, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Medford Leas?
Medford Leas's occupancy is 61%.
Are pets allowed at Medford Leas?
Yes, Medford Leas allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Medford Leas?
Ms. LISA HEINKEL is the administrator of Medford Leas.
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