Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens

Nursing Home · Pompton Plains, NJ

CMS overall rating 4/5 Abuse citation Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number315491
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

4 Cedar Crest Village Drive
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Morris County
Phone
(973) 831-3504
ZIP code
07444 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
113
Residents per day
108.9 (96% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Cedar Crest Village INC
Chain
Erickson Senior Living (17 facilities, avg 4.2★)
Medicare certified since
April 15, 2005
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.18 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.84 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.71 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.62 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.74 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
21.2 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
19.0 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 29, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 18 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-29 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-01-23
2025-09-23 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-10-21
2025-03-12 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-14
2025-03-12 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-14
2024-09-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-09-13 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-09-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-09-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-15
2024-07-25 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-07-26
2023-05-25 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-15
2023-05-25 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-15
2023-05-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $49,960 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-07Fine$9,110
2025-09-23Fine$32,338
2024-07-25Fine$8,512

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
National Senior Communities, INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Embley, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Erickson Senior Living LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Merkert, Robert (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Senior Communities, INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Orlic, Peter (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Randazzo, Renee (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stiner, Pamela (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sweetser, Christian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Ian (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Patricia (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Clupper, Katherine (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Colins, Mary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Erstad, Eileen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Goodman, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jacque, Zina (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Leonard, Monty (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Moscato, Mary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Paulk, Pamela (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Pomeranz, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Reel, Stephanie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Roskiewicz, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sharp, Russel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wallick, Daniel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Colins, Mary (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Embley, Mark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Erstad, Eileen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Leonard, Monty (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Merkert, Robert (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sawicki, Scott (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sharp, Russel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Stiner, Pamela (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Tyler, Daniel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bison, Michael (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ridley, Fred (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sones, Randall (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Butler, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Embley, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Erickson Senior Living LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Merkert, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
National Senior Communities, INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Orlic, Peter (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Randazzo, Renee (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stiner, Pamela (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sweetser, Christian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens?

Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.

How many beds does Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens have?

It has 113 certified beds and cares for about 109 residents per day.

Has Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $49,960 in the last three years.

Who owns Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens?

It is part of Erickson Senior Living and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Cedar Crest/Mountainview Gardens?

(973) 831-3504. The facility is located at 4 Cedar Crest Village Drive, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.