Canterbury at Cedar Grove
398 Pompton Avenue · Cedar Grove, NJ · 07009 · 9732397600
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Mb Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,661 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 23, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F July 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $9,661 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315204 · certified since September 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.