About Cedar Crest Senior Living Community

Live life to the fullest at Cedar Crest, a vibrant community in Northern New Jersey, for adults age 62-plus. Stay active with amenities like a pool and fitness center, relax in your maintenance-free apartment home, and experience healthy benefits like an on-campus medical center with full-time doctors.

We Value What You Value

Cedar Crest is managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national network of managed communities. For 40 years, the Erickson Senior Living network has been a leader in senior living and health care by following these core values:

  • We value meaningful relationships.
  • We seek out and celebrate diversity.
  • We are friendly and enthusiastic.
  • We act with integrity.
  • We strive for excellence.
  • We are accountable.
  • We are one team.

Leadership Team

Meet the individuals who keep our community running smoothly.

  • Ryan Fitzpatrick, Executive Director
  • Ana Montagni, Associate Executive Director
  • Michelle Lynch, Director of Finance
  • Glenn Howard, Director of Resident Life
  • Gilles Lerch, Director of Dining Services
  • Kristin Guerrero, Director of Nursing
  • Jacqueline Ference, Practice Administrator
  • Cindy Cleaver, Director of Human Resources

  • Peter Orlic, M.D., Medical Director
  • Kate Tanis, Director of Sales
  • Ken Scala, Director of General Services 
  • Renee Randazzo, Continuing Care Administrator

A diverse group of residents gathered together in a community clubhouse.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is a core Erickson Senior Living value and a key objective for our success.

  • A vibrant Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council at each community and corporate office guides decision-making.
  • Comprehensive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging training for all employees. 
  • Communities enthusiastically embrace and celebrate the diversity of residents and staff.
  • A commitment to safe, positive environments for LGBTQ+ seniors and staff.

See our Annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Report for more information.

Board of Directors

Cedar Crest® is managed by Erickson Senior Living and supported by National Senior Communities (NSC). NSC is one of the largest systems of not-for-profit continuing care retirement communities in the United States, working to improve the lives of seniors and those who support them through governance, financial oversight, exceptional people experiences, advocacy, and growth.