CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
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A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES OF NEW JERSEY, INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Apr 13, 1995 |
| BARTHOLOMEW, TRACIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2018 |
| FRANKENFIELD, COLLEEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 6, 2014 |
| GEWECKE, STEPHEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| HACISKI, RAFAEL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2019 |
| HILDEBRANDT, BARDFORD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 18, 2018 |
| NOBLE, EDWARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2018 |
| RUNNE, JUHAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2018 |
| SINGER, RONALD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2022 |
| STEINBRONN, ANTHONY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| VANDONGEN, KENNETH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2018 |
| WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2022 |
| FRANKENFIELD, COLLEEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 6, 2014 |
| HILDEBRANDT, BARDFORD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 18, 2018 |
| NOBLE, EDWARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2018 |
| RICHMAN, JEANNINE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2020 |
| RUNNE, JUHAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2018 |
| VANDONGEN, KENNETH | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 31, 2019 |
| SHAKER, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| BARTHOLOMEW, TRACIE | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| GEWECKE, STEPHEN | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| HACISKI, RAFAEL | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2019 |
| HILDEBRANDT, BARDFORD | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 18, 2018 |
| NOBLE, EDWARD | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2018 |
| RUNNE, JUHAN | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 16, 2018 |
| STEINBRONN, ANTHONY | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| VANDONGEN, KENNETH | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 31, 2019 |
| FRANKENFIELD, COLLEEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 6, 2014 |
| RICHMAN, JEANNINE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2020 |
| SHAKER, DAVID | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| SINGER, RONALD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2022 |
| WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2022 |
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