Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens
Pompton Plains, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315491) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $49,960
Phone: (973) 831-3504 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.2%. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens has 3 federal fines on record totaling $49,960.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Pompton Plains, Morris County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 15, 2005. The facility has 113 certified beds and an average daily census of 108.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.17758 hours per resident per day, including 0.84040 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $49,960.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
The facility is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. There is no record of an ownership change at this facility in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from 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?
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a 21.2% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $49,960.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus status noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 113 certified beds with an average of 108.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which has 17 facilities nationally averaging a 4.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 15, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9738313504 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9738313504 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315491?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.