CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL
537 MOUNTAIN AVENUE, New Providence, NJ 07974
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL Compares
CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Providence, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.8%) is above the New Jersey average of 5.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Providence, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.6% — worse than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (28% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.8% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.4% (80% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.7% — worse than the New Jersey average of 24.8% (36% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL with other nursing homes in New Providence.
How is CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.6% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CONTINUING CARE AT LANTERN HILL?
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 New Providence
New Providence sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 80,255 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 38.9 years
- Median household income
- $82,644
- Median home value
- $378,700
Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Providence.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in New Providence
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.