C

CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL

537 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
Score: 66 / 100

With a score of 66 out of 100, Continuing Care At Lantern Hill earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New Jersey nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this New Providence location.

Continuing Care At Lantern Hill provides above-average staffing with 4.73 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 4 deficiencies at Continuing Care At Lantern Hill, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.73 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.70 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.35 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.70 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Dec 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity J
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Dec 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity F
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 66 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4