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Lantern Hill

535 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,919
One Bedroom
Estimated $7,456
Two Bedroom
Estimated $9,170

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,438
  • Average State Price: $5,887
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Lantern Hill Description

    Lantern Hill is a medium 45 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of New Providence, New Jersey and is part of the Erickson Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.4
    Lantern Hill
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 48 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in New Providence
  • Ranking in State: 264 out of 696 communities in NJ
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.8
    Erickson Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1241 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in New Jersey

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews for Lantern Hill Senior Living Community:

    • Concerns were raised about the community's sustainability efforts, specifically the absence of solar panels and LED lights.
    • Many reviews praise the community for its friendly staff, variety of apartments, and the range of amenities and activities available on-site. The community is described as accommodating and supportive, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Feedback on staff is mixed, with some residents appreciating the hard work and friendliness of the staff, while others suggest improvements in customer service skills and communication between departments.
    • The community is celebrated for its vibrant social life, including a wide array of activities and opportunities for socializing, which contribute to a strong sense of community among residents.
    • Concerns were mentioned regarding the management of memory care patients, suggesting a need for more staff in this area.
    • Several reviews highlight the high quality of the facilities and services, comparing the community to a luxury hotel or a cruise ship on land. The food service, in particular, receives high praise for its quality.
    • The community's aesthetics and attention to detail are noted, with the decor and cleanliness being standout features. Activities that encourage artistic expression are also highlighted.
    • Location and accessibility are mentioned as positives, with the community being conveniently located near downtown areas and medical facilities.
    • Some concerns were raised about the cost of living in the community and an incident involving access denial due to a service dog, suggesting areas for improvement in inclusivity and awareness of ADA laws.


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    Health

    Locked medication cabinet in each apartment involves resident in medication delivery

    Convenient on-site medical center

    Physical Therapy

    Assistive device training

    Neuro rehabilitation

    Therapeutic exercise and home exercise programs


    Services

    Housekeeping and laundry services

    Local pharmacy delivery

    Concierge

    Wi-Fi, phone, and cable included

    Professional landscaping

    Weekly light housekeeping


    Activities

    Outdoor courtyard with walking path

    Theater

    Craft and activity space

    Sun porch

    Living room for socializing

    Beautiful rooftop garden


    Community Amenities

    Salon

    Complimentary transportation to local shopping areas

    Local pharmacy delivery

    Concierge

    Wi-Fi, phone, and cable included

    Full-time maintenance staff


    Room Amenities

    Private full bath

    Convenient kitchenette

    Ample closet space

    Large picture window with natural light

    Patio available on select homes

    All-private bedroom with private half bath


    Dining

    Spacious dining with table and counter seating options

    On-site dining

    Dining assistance

    Executive chef

    Fresh ingredients

    Dining area


    Transportation

    Complimentary transportation to local shopping areas

    Underground parking

    Transportation services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 21, 2017
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 40
    Total current residents: 37
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $2943


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-19 2021-11-11 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-16 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-10-19 2021-11-12 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-02-13 2019-03-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-05-17 $650
    2021-05-31 $975
    2021-05-31 $983
    2021-07-12 $1,300
    2021-07-12 $1,310

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is New Providence which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 12,469 (small town).
    • The average income is $188,402, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 33
      • Average Temperature: 57.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 155 days of rain, 26 days of snow and 183 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Acme
    1.3 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    1.9 miles away
    Kings
    1.9 miles away
    The Meat House
    3.2 miles away
    ShopRite
    3.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Murray Hill
    0.6 miles away
    New Providence
    1.9 miles away
    Berkeley Heights
    2.3 miles away
    Summit
    3.0 miles away
    Fanwood
    3.3 miles away

    Bus Stations

    NJ Transit 117
    2.2 miles away
    Union County College
    4.5 miles away
    3rd Street at Church Street
    4.8 miles away
    Watchung Avenue at East 4th Street
    4.8 miles away

    Banks

    TD Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Chase
    1.2 miles away
    The Provident Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Runnells Specialized Hospital
    1.9 miles away
    Children's Specialized Hospital
    2.6 miles away
    Summit Oaks Hospital
    2.6 miles away
    Overlook Medical Center
    2.9 miles away
    Central Jersey Urgent Care Green Brook
    6.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    CVS
    1.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    Liberty Drug
    3.8 miles away
    Short Hills Pharmacy
    4.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Rubino James M DMD
    0.7 miles away
    Fanwood Dental Group
    3.4 miles away
    Gersch Orthodontics
    3.6 miles away
    Westfield Oral Surgery
    3.8 miles away
    Clear Smile
    4.4 miles away

    Parks

    Lions Park
    0.9 miles away
    Veterans Memorial Park
    1.1 miles away
    Watchung Reservation
    1.1 miles away
    Mountainside
    1.2 miles away
    Lions Municipal Park
    1.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Charles Mission Center
    16.8 miles away
    Saint Paul's Chapel
    20.6 miles away
    Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
    22.5 miles away
    Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
    22.7 miles away
    Congregation Sherith Israel
    23.0 miles away

    Shopping

    Mall at Short Hills
    4.0 miles away
    Madison Plaza
    4.3 miles away
    Livingston Mall
    6.5 miles away
    Inman Grove Shopping Center
    6.5 miles away
    Inman Plaza
    6.7 miles away

    Culture

    Summit Playhouse
    2.6 miles away
    Visual Arts Center
    2.8 miles away
    Chatham Play House
    3.9 miles away
    South Avenue Arts
    4.8 miles away
    F M Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
    5.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Coppola Restaurant and Pizzeria
    0.7 miles away
    Szechuan Delight
    0.7 miles away
    Moe‘s Bistro
    0.8 miles away
    Jose's Mexican Cantina
    1.3 miles away
    Bacci Brick Oven Pizza
    1.3 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NJ. It is a medium-sized community with 45 total beds.

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