About Lantern Hill Senior Living Community

Live life to the fullest at Lantern Hill, a vibrant community in Union County, 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

Lantern Hill 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.

  • Todd DeLaney, Executive Director
  • Ryan Fitzpatrick, Associate Executive Director
  • Kate Tanis, Director of Sales
  • Joseph Pisano, Director of Finance
  • Allison Brown, Director of Human Resources
  • Sushmita Srivastav, M.D., Medical Director
  • Ed Zappile, Director of General Services
  • Kate Stewart, Director of Dining Services
  • Linda Bechtold, Director of Nursing
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

Lantern Hill® is a not-for-profit community, managed by Erickson Senior Living and supported by National Senior Communities, Inc. (NSC), the largest independent board of continuing care retirement communities in the nation. NSC's purpose is to represent the financial interests of residents to promote the highest quality programs and services for the best possible value.