Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill
West Caldwell, NJ · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 315457) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (973) 276-3018 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill reports total nurse staffing of about 4.37 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in West Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been federally certified since June 1999. It maintains 56 certified beds, with an average daily census of 39.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the New Jersey state average of 3.31. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.37 hours per resident per day, including about 0.89 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on file.
There is no indication in the data that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon to this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. There is also no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so the current ratings should reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and inspection results are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5 out of 5 overall CMS star rating, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility's provider type is listed as Medicare in CMS data; contact the facility at 9732763018 to confirm Medicaid acceptance.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.37 hours per resident per day, including about 0.89 RN hours, with a 25.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 56 certified beds and an average daily census of 39.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since June 30, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 9732763018 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9732763018 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 details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315457?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.