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Canterbury At Cedar Grove
398 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Canterbury At Cedar Grove, in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, is certified for 180 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Mb Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 13, 26 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Essex Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 45 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 15.4 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 32.2% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,661 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (32 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Dec 2025, 3 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×26 E ×13 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 17 Sep 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | F | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
| 26 Jul 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2024 | Fine | $9,661 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.1%, RNs 33.3%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.8% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.5% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.6% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Canterbury At Cedar Grove Care & Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Mb Healthcare (12 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Essex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At St Vincents LLC | Cedar Grove | 151 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 6.0 | — | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center | Livingston | 138 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1.4 | — | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Job Haines Home For Aged People | Bloomfield | 40 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10.0 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill | West Caldwell | 56 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 23.2 | — | 14 Mar 2025 |
| White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Orange | 176 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 6.3 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Winchester Gardens Health Care Center | Maplewood | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 36.7 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Alaris Health At Cedar Grove | Cedar Grove | 230 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 42 | 18.3 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Alaris Health At West Orange | West Orange | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 15.0 | $64K | 21 May 2026 |
All 32 facilities in Essex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Canterbury At Cedar Grove been cited for?
45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Canterbury At Cedar Grove been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Canterbury At Cedar Grove compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Canterbury At Cedar Grove?
It is part of the Mb Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Canterbury At Cedar Grove last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.