Nursing homeActive
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill
537 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974908516940040 certified beds · 34 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
6
● 0● 5● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$21,645
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-15
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-23 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-12 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-18 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-13Record 315523-20260115-F658
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-10Record 315523-20260115-F695
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity JHarm
Medication
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-01-23Record 315523-20251223-F760
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-11Record 315523-20240912-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-11Record 315523-20240912-F658
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-14Record 315523-20240912-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | Civil money penalty | $21,645 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.25
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.55
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours5.05
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover24%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover11%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 9.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.6% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 10.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.8% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Senior Communities, Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Butler, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Embley, Mark Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erickson Senior Living LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hall, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Merkert, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Montagni, Adriana Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Senior Communities, Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Srivastav, Sushmita Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stiner, Pamela Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sweetser, Christian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bison, Michael Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, Ian Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, Patricia Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, Patricia Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clupper, Katherine Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Colins, Mary Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Colins, Mary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Embley, Mark Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Embley, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erickson Senior Living LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erstad, Eileen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erstad, Eileen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hall, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hall, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jacque, Zina Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leonard, Monty Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Merkert, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Merkert, Robert Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mollen, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Montagni, Adriana Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moscato, Mary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oak Investment Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oak Investment Trust II Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paulk, Pamela Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pomeranz, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reel, Stephanie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ridley, Fred Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roskiewicz, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sawicki, Scott Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sharp, Russel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sones, Randall Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Srivastav, Sushmita Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stiner, Pamela Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stiner, Pamela Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sweetser, Christian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tyler, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wallick, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wallick, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Erickson Senior Living — 17 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Union.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center New Providence | 1.2 mi | 2026-03-30 | 0221 |
| Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare Berkeley Heights | 1.8 mi | 2026-04-17 | 0121 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights Berkeley Heights | 2.1 mi | 2026-01-21 | 0171 |
| Mcauley Hall Health Care Cente Watchung | 2.9 mi | 2025-08-12 | 4160 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside Mountainside | 2.6 mi | 2026-01-23 | 050 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |