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Continuing Care at Lantern Hill
537 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974 · Union County · (908) 516-9400
40 certified beds, about 34 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare since 2017
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 315523 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 15, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 6 health citations since August 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,069 in the last three years; the largest was $14,069, and the latest is dated December 23, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.55 hours per resident per day, against 3.85 across New Jersey and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.25 of those hours.
23.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New Jersey average 39.7%).
CMS links it to Erickson Senior Living, an affiliated group of 17 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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309/24
112/25
201/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 6 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
3D
0E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 15, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to follow standards of clinical practice with regards to ensuring a medication was administered to a resident and not left at the bedside for 1 of 12 residents (Resident #25). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. The Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey states: The practice of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual and potential physical and emotional health problems, through such services as casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and wellbeing, and executing medical regimens as prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to clarify oxygen therapy orders to ensure a resident received respiratory care as ordered by a physician in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #25) reviewed for respiratory care. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 1/12/26 at 8:30 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #25 lying in their bed. The resident opened their eyes to the surveyor's greeting and provided no verbal response. Resident #25 was receiving oxygen via a nasal cannula (NC; plastic prongs attached to a tube inserted into the nostrils that oxygen flows through) which was attached to a concentrator (an oxygen delivery system). On 1/13/26 at 10:13 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #25 lying in their bed. [...]
December 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteComplaint #2690327Based on interviews and review of pertinent facility documents on 12/18/25, it was determined that the facility failed to protect a resident (Resident #1) from a significant medication error when the Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN #1, administered intravenous (IV) Zosyn [antibiotic] to Resident #1 and administered IV Meropenem [antibiotic] to Resident #2. Resident #1 had a physician's order for Meropenem 1-gram intravenous solution every eight hours for their heel wound infection [osteomyelitis] and Resident #2 had a physician order for Zosyn 4.5-gram intravenous solution every eight hours for thirty-two days for their wound infection [toe infection]. The Medical Doctor (MD) was notified immediately and ordered to monitor the residents closely. Resident #1 vomited one time at lunchtime, face flushed, felt cold with chills. [...]
September 12, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wrote4. On 09/10/24 at 11:54 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #29 in bed with a family member present at bed side. The resident was alert and stated that they had pressure wounds. The surveyor reviewed Resident #29's medical records, which revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included but not limited to Cerebral Infarction (lack of blow flow in the brain), Hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body), and Malignant Neoplasm (cancer) of urinary organ. A review of the Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], revealed that the resident had a BIMS score of 9 out of 15, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Further review of the MDS revealed the resident had a stage 4 pressure ulcer (PU) and 2 different sites of unstageable PU's. [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of facility policies, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper kitchen sanitation practices in a manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was observed and evidenced by the following: On 9/9/24 at 8:29 AM, the surveyor in the presence of the General Manager of Dining Services (GMDS) observed the following during the kitchen tour: 1. In the walk-in refrigerator, the surveyor observed a 2 gallon container with Béchamel sauce with a use by date of 9/8/24, cooked bacon with a use by date of 9/7/24, a full tray pan of shrimp defrosting not covered or labeled, a 1 gallon tub of an unidentified white liquid with no date, and a full sheet pan of raw asparagus not labeled. The GMDS stated all items were past the use by date and should have been discarded by the evening supervisor. [...]
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the nursing professional standard of clinical practices by not accurately 1. documenting the pain management assessment and 2. Documenting the time and use of each as-needed (PRN) pain medication for 1 of 12 residents (Resident #11) reviewed for unnecessary medications. Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45, Chapter 11. Nursing Board. The Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey states: The practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding; [...]
August 18, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 1 on January 15, 2026, 7 on September 12, 2024, 3 on August 18, 2023.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.55 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.25 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.05 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.18 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.12 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 23.9% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.32 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.76 on weekdays and 5.05 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.70 in April to June 2025 to 5.55 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.55 | 1.25 | 5.76 | 5.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 34 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.92 | 1.10 | 5.07 | 4.52 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 37 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.73 | 1.08 | 4.88 | 4.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 38 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.70 | 0.98 | 4.87 | 4.26 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 39 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New Jersey, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.68 | 0.59 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.6% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.1 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.9 | 8.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.6 | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 33.7 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.3 | 8.1 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LANTERN HILL INC. CMS links this home to Erickson Senior Living, a group of 17 nursing homes averaging 4.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Senior Communities, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/14/2021 |
| Brown, Ian | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Brown, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Clupper, Katherine | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Colins, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 07/21/2017 | |
| Erstad, Eileen | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2018 | |
| Jacque, Zina | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2018 | |
| Leonard, Monty | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Mollen, David | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Moscato, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Paulk, Pamela | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Pomeranz, William | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Reel, Stephanie | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2018 | |
| Roskiewicz, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2019 | |
| Sharp, Russel | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Wallick, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Brown, Patricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Colins, Mary | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2019 | |
| Embley, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/27/2021 | |
| Erstad, Eileen | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2018 | |
| Hall, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/21/2017 | |
| Merkert, Robert | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/26/2026 | |
| Sawicki, Scott | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Stiner, Pamela | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Tyler, Daniel | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Wallick, Daniel | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Erickson Senior Living LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/23/2020 | |
| National Senior Communities, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/14/2021 | |
| Butler, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2014 | |
| Embley, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/27/2021 | |
| Hall, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/21/2017 | |
| Merkert, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/26/2026 | |
| Montagni, Adriana | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/22/2021 | |
| Srivastav, Sushmita | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/14/2019 | |
| Stiner, Pamela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Sweetser, Christian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2022 | |
| Bison, Michael | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/17/2025 | |
| Ridley, Fred | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/17/2025 | |
| Sones, Randall | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/17/2025 | |
| Erickson Senior Living LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/18/2025 | |
| Oak Investment Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Oak Investment Trust II | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2026 | |
| Embley, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/27/2021 | |
| Hall, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/21/2017 | |
| Merkert, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/26/2026 | |
| Montagni, Adriana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/22/2021 | |
| Srivastav, Sushmita | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/18/2025 | |
| Stiner, Pamela | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Sweetser, Christian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 23, 2025: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 12, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare Berkeley Heights, 1.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heights, 2.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside Mountainside, 2.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- McAuley Hall Health Care Cente Watchung, 2.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Mountainside Skilled Nursing and Rehab Mountainside, 2.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center Chatham, 3.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Aristacare at Norwood Terrace Plainfield, 4.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
New Jersey contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities, License Surveys and Inspections, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-877-582-6995. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: New Jersey Long Term Care Facilities Search, where New Jersey publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Continuing Care at Lantern Hill's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Continuing Care at Lantern Hill 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Continuing Care at Lantern Hill get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 15, 2026. The New Jersey average is 8.6.
- Has Continuing Care at Lantern Hill been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,069 in the last three years.
- Does Continuing Care at Lantern Hill accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Continuing Care at Lantern Hill?
- CMS lists 49 owners and managers, and links the home to Erickson Senior Living. Legal business name: LANTERN HILL INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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