Continuing Care At Lantern Hill
New Providence, NJ · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 315523) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,645
Phone: (908) 516-9400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill reports total nurse staffing of about 5.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.9%.
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,645.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill is a Medicare-certified nursing home in New Providence, Union County, New Jersey, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 40 beds with an average daily census of 33.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Continuing Care At Lantern Hill holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score combines three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,645.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the provided data, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Continuing Care At Lantern Hill is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details and review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.55 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 23.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $21,645.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is shown in the CMS data provided, and this facility is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and has an average daily census of 33.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average rating of 4.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 2017-07-21.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2/5), quality measures (4/5), and staffing (5/5) — which combine into the overall score of 3/5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9085169400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9085169400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315523?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.