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HomeNew JerseyLutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL

Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL

459 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 070069732763018Google Maps
3.0on Google(1 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
56
certified

How Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.37 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.89 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
25.0%
NJ average
39.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the New Jersey average of 3.3/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the New Jersey average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.37 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.85.
Reported RN time is 0.89 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.68.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 27, 2023
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 14, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Essex County 65+
117,405
13.8% of county
County Population
853,374
Essex County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in West Caldwell, New Jersey with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
39.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 30, 1999
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Essex
Last Inspection
Mar 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
19.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Feb 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Feb 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.55 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.37 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.30 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
25.0%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (32)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES OF NEW JERSEY, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 13, 1995
BARTHOLOMEW, TRACIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 16, 2018
FRANKENFIELD, COLLEENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 6, 2014
GEWECKE, STEPHENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
HACISKI, RAFAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 16, 2019
HILDEBRANDT, BARDFORDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 18, 2018
NOBLE, EDWARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 16, 2018
RUNNE, JUHANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 16, 2018
SINGER, RONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 2022
STEINBRONN, ANTHONYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
VANDONGEN, KENNETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 16, 2018
WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 22, 2022
FRANKENFIELD, COLLEENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 6, 2014
HILDEBRANDT, BARDFORDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 18, 2018
NOBLE, EDWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 16, 2018
RICHMAN, JEANNINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 24, 2020
RUNNE, JUHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 16, 2018
VANDONGEN, KENNETHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 31, 2019
SHAKER, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
BARTHOLOMEW, TRACIETRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
GEWECKE, STEPHENTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
HACISKI, RAFAELTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 16, 2019
HILDEBRANDT, BARDFORDTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 18, 2018
NOBLE, EDWARDTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 16, 2018
RUNNE, JUHANTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 16, 2018
STEINBRONN, ANTHONYTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
VANDONGEN, KENNETHTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 31, 2019
FRANKENFIELD, COLLEENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 6, 2014
RICHMAN, JEANNINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 24, 2020
SHAKER, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
SINGER, RONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 6, 2022
WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 22, 2022

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Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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3/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL
West Caldwell, NJ · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Complete Care at West Caldwell LLC
West Caldwell, NJ
1.3 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
St Catherine of Siena
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Green Hill
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Alaris Health at Cedar Grove
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Canterbury at Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove, NJ
3.8 mi1/51/53/5$9,661
Complete Care at Summit Ridge
West Orange, NJ
3.9 mi4/53/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL?▾
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL had any health inspection violations?▾
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 14, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL?▾
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL provides 4.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, 0.93 LPN hours, and 2.55 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 25.0%.
How many beds does Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL have?▾
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL has 56 certified beds with an average of 39.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey, including 1 in West Caldwell. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL?▾
On Google Maps, Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes MILL has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 1 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.