Continuing Care At Lantern Hill in New Providence, NJ

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Continuing Care At Lantern Hill in New Providence, NJ

Continuing Care At Lantern Hill is an assisted living community in New Providence, NJ.

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537 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 41 reviews
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Overall Review of Continuing Care At Lantern Hill

common 8 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently accommodating

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe staff as friendly and accommodating.

Across multiple reviews, residents’ families and guests say the staff is warm, responsive, and easy to work with day to day. Several mention specific staff members who know residents and support their needs, while others note communication could be better or that some staff can get defensive. Even with that criticism, the overall pattern in reviews emphasizes help and hospitality when people are on site.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities keep life full

Residents describe plenty of activities and social options.

Reviews describe a steady stream of organized activities and opportunities to socialize, including group and creative pursuits, exercise options, and regular events. One reviewer also highlights that activities are accessible without needing to brave bad weather. Others mention engaging activities in independent living and a broad range of programs available on campus and off campus.

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Dining is a frequent highlight

Dining stands out in reviews, including meal service and variety.

Many reviews praise the quality of meals and how dining is handled, with comments about good food and staff working to ensure residents have fresh options. A few residents mention restaurant-like dining experiences and even kitchen access for cooking preferences. At least one reviewer is critical of the food, describing it as lacking creativity, so dining isn’t universally viewed the same way.

common 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a point of pride

Reviews commonly mention a clean, well-kept environment.

Multiple reviewers describe the community as clean and well maintained, including well-kept rooms, bright common areas, and grounds. One reviewer also says they noticed no unpleasant smells during a visit. A detailed critique of assisted living mentions an odor on the floor, which suggests cleanliness experiences may vary by area of care.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Assisted living costs feel high

Several reviews point to cost as a concern.

Some reviews characterize costs as high and say they expected more for the level of support needed. One reviewer advises evaluating the true cost of additional care if needs increase later. Another mentions the community as pricey, even while not detailing the specific care situation.

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Features

Housing

  • 45 resident community capacity 45 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (12 miles away) Newark International (12 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Scotchwood Diner (2.2 miles)
  • Stage House Tavern (2.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.7 miles)
  • Magic Fountain (3 miles)
  • Twin Elephant Brewing Company (3.1 miles)
  • Legal Sea Foods (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • The Bread Stand (7.9 miles)
  • True Salvage Cafe (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Little Flower (2.2 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Rc Church (5 miles)
  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (6.8 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (7.1 miles)
  • Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (8.1 miles)

Parks

  • Forest Road Park (2.8 miles)
  • Mindowaskin Park (3.5 miles)
  • Ponderosa Farm Park (4.7 miles)
  • Florham Park Recreation Department (6.8 miles)
  • Winfield Park (6.9 miles)
  • Loantaka Brook Reservation Recreation Area (6.9 miles)
  • Columbia Park (7.3 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Summit Station (3 miles)
  • NJT - Short Hills Station (4.8 miles)
  • NJT - Millburn Station (5.7 miles)
  • NJT - Maplewood Station (7.2 miles)
  • Signature Flight Support (7.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Kartan Saritha Summit Medical Group Westfield (3.6 miles)
  • New Jersey Spine Center (3.9 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (4.7 miles)
  • Watchung Pediatrics (4.9 miles)
  • Kenilworth Primary Care (5.8 miles)
  • Premier Urology Group (6.2 miles)
  • University Radiology (6.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center (7.3 miles)
  • Morristown Memorial Hospital Atlantic Health (8.2 miles)
  • Lyons VA Hospital (8.3 miles)

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