Continuing Care at Lantern Hill
537 Mountain Avenue · New Providence, NJ · 07974 · 9085169400
40 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Erickson Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.10 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.52 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,645 |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $21,645 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315523 · certified since July 21, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.