Continuing Care at Lantern Hill
537 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974
Continuing Care at Lantern Hill is a nursing home in New Providence, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (908) 516-9400
- Last standard health inspection
- January 15, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day, on average
- 35.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lantern Hill INC
- Chain
- Erickson Senior Living
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (6 vs 24).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 23, 2025 from $21,645 to $14,069.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 15, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on January 15, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 23, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
47 of 348 New Jersey homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
Fine
December 23, 2025 (10 months ago)
CMS fine of $14,069 on December 23, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on September 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0271. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 18, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/14/2021
- ERICKSON SENIOR LIVING LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/23/2020
- NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/14/2021
- BUTLER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2014
- EMBLEY, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/27/2021
- HALL, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/21/2017
- MERKERT, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/26/2026
- MONTAGNI, ADRIANAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/22/2021
- SRIVASTAV, SUSHMITAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/14/2019
- STINER, PAMELAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2024
- SWEETSER, CHRISTIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2022
Questions
When was Continuing Care at Lantern Hill last inspected?
CMS lists January 15, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Continuing Care at Lantern Hill have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since September 12, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Continuing Care at Lantern Hill been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $14,069 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Continuing Care at Lantern Hill?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Continuing Care at Lantern Hill a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.