Canterbury At Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315204) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,661
Phone: (973) 239-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canterbury At Cedar Grove has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Canterbury At Cedar Grove reports total nurse staffing of about 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
Canterbury At Cedar Grove has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,661.00, and there are 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Canterbury At Cedar Grove is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cedar Grove, Essex County, New Jersey. The facility has been certified since September 1984 and holds 180 certified beds, with an average of 143.4 residents in care. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company, and is part of the Mb Healthcare chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 3.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Canterbury At Cedar Grove holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.21644 hours per resident per day, with 0.41595 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $9,661.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Canterbury At Cedar Grove has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 39.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $9,661.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 180 certified beds and an average daily population of 143.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of the Mb Healthcare chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — that combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 9732397600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 9732397600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315204?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.