Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill
459 Passaic Avenue · West Caldwell, NJ · 07006 · 9732763018
56 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 25, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 31, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 19, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 19, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 19, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315457 · certified since June 30, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.