Cedar Crest

Cedar Crest

Cedar Crest is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.The cost of the CCRC at Cedar Crest starts at $7,770 and can range as high as $7,770 per month. The average monthly cost is $7,770.There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. When you visit the community, please check to see if pets are allowed to live in the community with you.

There are 83 hospitals within 25 miles of Cedar Crest. The two closest hospitals are Chilton Memorial Hospital which is 2.1 miles away and Kindred Hospital New Jersey At Wayne Hospital which is 7.1 miles away.

At Elderlife Financial, we believe understanding the financial side of senior living is just as important as understanding the care and lifestyle experience. Families want to know not only what a community costs, but whether residents feel they receive value in return.

This is our independent financial review of Cedar Crest Mountainview Gardens. We are not affiliated with Cedar Crest Mountainview Gardens and do not receive compensation from them. This review is based on public information, community disclosures, and real family reviews both positive and negative.

Based on the limited resident and family feedback available, Cedar Crest Mountainview Gardens appears to deliver strong long-term lifestyle value for many residents, particularly those who remain in the community as their needs change over time. One family described a loved one's more than 20-year experience positively, noting that the community continued to provide housing, social opportunities, dining, and increasing levels of support as the resident aged from independent living into a stage requiring more care. While that reviewer acknowledged that the community is expensive, they ultimately felt the experience justified the cost.

Several reviews highlighted amenities and recent investments that may contribute to residents' perception of value. Families mentioned renovated clubhouses, updated fitness facilities, multiple dining venues, attractive gathering spaces, exercise programs, and opportunities for social engagement. Dining quality was specifically praised by some residents and family members, who reported enjoying the food variety and meal options. These features appear to enhance the day-to-day experience and may help explain why some residents feel the community is worth its premium pricing.

At the same time, not all feedback was positive. A small number of reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with food quality or raised concerns about infrastructure reliability during power outages. While these comments do not directly address pricing, they suggest that some residents or families may question value if expected services or comfort levels are not consistently maintained.

What Families Felt Provided the Most Value.

• The ability to remain within the community as care needs increased, allowing residents to maintain friendships, routines, and familiar surroundings over many years.
• Recently renovated clubhouses, updated fitness facilities, attractive common areas, and a variety of social and recreational activities.
• Positive dining experiences, including multiple dining options, food variety, and opportunities for social interaction during meals.

Potential Financial Considerations.

• Multiple reviewers indicated that the community is expensive, which may place it outside the budget of some families.
• A few residents and visitors reported dissatisfaction with food quality, suggesting that dining value may vary depending on personal expectations.
• Concerns about power outages and the lack of backup power mentioned by one reviewer could affect perceptions of value if reliability and comfort are priorities.

Who This Community May Be Worth the Cost For.

• Seniors seeking a long-term community where they can age in place while maintaining established social connections.
• Residents who place significant value on amenities, renovated facilities, organized activities, fitness opportunities, and dining options.
• Families who are comfortable paying a premium for a community that offers an active lifestyle and continued support as care needs evolve.

Detailed Amenity information is available at Cedar Crest