Mountainside, NJ · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Mountainside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,170–$16,340/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens
4 Cedar Crest Village Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 · Morris County
63
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (109 of 113 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pompton Plains
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Pompton Plains, NJ, with 113 certified beds and an average of about 109 residents per day. It operates as part of the Erickson Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.24 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.80 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $54,865 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.24 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •$54,865 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Pompton Plains for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 113
- Avg. residents/day
- 109
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Erickson Senior Living
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 315491
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,170–$16,340/mo (median $13,830) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,730–$11,000/mo (median $8,840) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Newark prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.24
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.80
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 23.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 3 ($54,865)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-29
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-29Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2026-01-29Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-01-07Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-09-23Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-03-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2025-03-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2024-09-13Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-09-13Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Fine | $14,015 |
| 2025-09-23 | Fine | $32,338 |
| 2024-07-25 | Fine | $8,512 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
4 Cedar Crest Village Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens
How much does Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens cost?
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Pompton Plains, NJ area typically runs $12,170–$16,340 per month (median $13,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens?
Staff provide about 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens?
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens have availability?
Typically 97% full (109 of 113 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens offer?
Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens in Pompton Plains, NJ offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 113 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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