Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens
4 Cedar Crest Village Drive · Pompton Plains, NJ · 07444 · 9738313504
113 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Erickson Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $54,865 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$54,865 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $54,865 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · 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 April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | Fine | $14,015 |
| September 23, 2025 | Fine | $32,338 |
| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315491 · certified since April 15, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.