Cranford Park Care
600 Lincoln Park East · Cranford, NJ · 07016 · 9082767100
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315390 · certified since December 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.