The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE
CEDAR GROVE, NJ · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
CANTERBURY AT CEDAR GROVE has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reported 3.39 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $9,661 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent federal penalty flag.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3923 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $9,661recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3923.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74
- Nurse aides
- 2.18
- Weekend nursing
- 3.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.9%28.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%3.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.6%7.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.5%1.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.7%2.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.5%6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.4%28%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—4.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.7%2.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%4.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.7%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,661 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,661 in total fines.
- $9,661
Federal fine
Jul 3, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of MB HEALTHCARE · 12 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 134.8 residents on an average day (75% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.