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HomeNew JerseyContinuing Care at Lantern Hill

Continuing Care at Lantern Hill

537 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 079749085169400WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(37 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
40
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $21,645

How Continuing Care at Lantern Hill Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.55 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.25 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
23.9%
NJ average
39.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New Jersey average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.55 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.85.
Reported RN time is 1.25 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.68.
Staff turnover is 23.9%, lower than the New Jersey average of 39.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 15, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Union County 65+
83,680
14.6% of county
County Population
572,079
Union County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Continuing Care at Lantern Hill is a 3-star Medicare certified nursing home in New Providence, New Jersey with 40 certified beds. It has been operating since 2017. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
33.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 21, 2017
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Union
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
71.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$21,645
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineDec 23, 2025
$21,645

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.18 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.12 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.25 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.55 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.05 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
23.9%
RN Turnover
11.1%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (49)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 14, 2021
BROWN, IANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
BROWN, PATRICIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
CLUPPER, KATHERINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
COLINS, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 21, 2017
ERSTAD, EILEENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
JACQUE, ZINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
LEONARD, MONTYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
MOLLEN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
MOSCATO, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
PAULK, PAMELACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
POMERANZ, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
REEL, STEPHANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
ROSKIEWICZ, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2019
SHARP, RUSSELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
WALLICK, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
BROWN, PATRICIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
COLINS, MARYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2019
EMBLEY, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 27, 2021
ERSTAD, EILEENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
GANTERT, NEALCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
HALL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 21, 2017
SAWICKI, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
STINER, PAMELACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
TYLER, DANIELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
WALLICK, DANIELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
ERICKSON SENIOR LIVING LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 23, 2020
NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 14, 2021
BUTLER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
EMBLEY, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 27, 2021
GANTERT, NEALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
HALL, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 21, 2017
MONTAGNI, ADRIANAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 22, 2021
SRIVASTAV, SUSHMITAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 14, 2019
STINER, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
SWEETSER, CHRISTIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
BISON, MICHAELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 17, 2025
RIDLEY, FREDINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 17, 2025
SONES, RANDALLINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 17, 2025
ERICKSON SENIOR LIVING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 18, 2025
OAK INVESTMENT TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
OAK INVESTMENT TRUST IIADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
EMBLEY, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 27, 2021
GANTERT, NEALADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
HALL, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 21, 2017
MONTAGNI, ADRIANAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 22, 2021
SRIVASTAV, SUSHMITAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 18, 2025
STINER, PAMELAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
SWEETSER, CHRISTIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Continuing Care at Lantern Hill and nearby alternatives.

All New Jersey facilities
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill
New Providence, NJCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $21,645
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New Providence, NJ1.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,527
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Berkeley Heights, NJ1.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $14,901
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights, NJ2.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $102,660
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside
Mountainside, NJ2.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
Watchung, NJ2.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
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Mountainside, NJ2.9 mi
CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill
New Providence, NJ · Current facility
—3/52/55/5$21,645
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
New Providence, NJ
1.2 mi3/52/53/5$10,527
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Berkeley Heights, NJ
1.8 mi1/51/54/5$14,901
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights, NJ
2.1 mi4/53/53/5$102,660
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside
Mountainside, NJ
2.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente
Watchung, NJ
2.9 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Mountainside, NJ
2.9 mi3/52/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Continuing Care at Lantern Hill?▾
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Continuing Care at Lantern Hill cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Continuing Care at Lantern Hill participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Continuing Care at Lantern Hill had any health inspection violations?▾
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 15, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $21,645.
What are the staffing levels at Continuing Care at Lantern Hill?▾
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill provides 5.55 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours, 1.12 LPN hours, and 3.18 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 23.9%.
How many beds does Continuing Care at Lantern Hill have?▾
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill has 40 certified beds with an average of 33.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Continuing Care at Lantern Hill?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey, including 1 in New Providence. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Continuing Care at Lantern Hill?▾
On Google Maps, Continuing Care at Lantern Hill has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 37 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Erickson Senior Living

This chain operates 17 facilities. View all →