Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill

Nursing Home · West Caldwell, NJ

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number315457

Contact & location

459 Passaic Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Essex County
Phone
(973) 276-3018
ZIP code
07006 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
56
Residents per day
39.5 (71% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Lutheran Social Ministries at Crane's Mill, INC.
Medicare certified since
June 30, 1999
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.37 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.89 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.93 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.55 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.30 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
25.0 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
3 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 14, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Infection control citations
1
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 4 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-14 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-05
2025-03-14 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-05
2025-03-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-01
2023-08-22 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-14
2023-01-27 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-03
2023-01-27 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-10
2023-01-27 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-10
2023-01-27 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-10
2023-01-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-10
2021-02-25 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2021-03-31
2021-02-25 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-03-19
2021-02-25 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-03-19
2021-02-25 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2021-03-19

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, INC. (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Frankenfield, Colleen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Garozzo, Brenden (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Richman, Jeannine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shaker, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Singer, Ronald (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bartholomew, Tracie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Frankenfield, Colleen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gewecke, Stephen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Haciski, Rafael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Noble, Edward (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Runne, Juhan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Singer, Ronald (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Steinbronn, Anthony (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Frankenfield, Colleen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Noble, Edward (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Richman, Jeannine (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Runne, Juhan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Shaker, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bartholomew, Tracie (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Gewecke, Stephen (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Haciski, Rafael (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Noble, Edward (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Runne, Juhan (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Steinbronn, Anthony (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill?

Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.

How many beds does Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill have?

It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 40 residents per day.

Has Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill?

(973) 276-3018. The facility is located at 459 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.