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Cranford Park Care

Cranford, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315390) · 100 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.31★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 276-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Cranford Park Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.

Cranford Park Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.24 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover data was not reported.

Cranford Park Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus status appears in this data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Cranford Park Care Cranford Park Care: 2★ 2★ NJ average NJ average: 3.31★ 3.31★

About this facility

Cranford Park Care is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility in Cranford, Union County, New Jersey, operated as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid and has held certification since December 1997. The facility currently serves an average of 90 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Cranford Park Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure rating of 4 stars. Families should note that the overall and staffing ratings fall below the state average, while the quality measure rating is comparatively higher.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.24 per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.

Regarding regulatory compliance, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in this data, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted. There is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in this data set.

Source: CMS Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Cranford Park Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, Cranford Park Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; turnover data was not reported in this record.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

This data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Cranford Park Care.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Cranford Park Care is certified for 100 beds and has an average of 90 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in this data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since December 1, 1997.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cranford Park Care scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively on these measures.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at (908) 276-7100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (908) 276-7100 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315390?state=NJ.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.