CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE
398 POMPTON AVENUE, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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How CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE Compares
CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE is a 180-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.9%) is above the New Jersey average of 12.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 180 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Cedar Grove, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.9% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (104% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.3% (49% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.0% — worse than the New Jersey average of 25.2% (27% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE with other nursing homes in Cedar Grove.
How is CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.9% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.4% here versus 2.3% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE lag behind other Cedar Grove options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 109,354 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,959
- Median home value
- $395,900
Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cedar Grove.
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