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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 93
Federal penalties 15% 71
Trend 10% 29
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.923.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.100.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.52≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year31%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $21,645

Inspection citations (6 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
December 23, 2025Fine$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.