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Crane‘s Mill
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Crane‘s Mill

459 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 View map
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Overview of Crane‘s Mill

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Crane’s Mill is an assisted living community in West Caldwell, NJ. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. The home has 56 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Studio and one-bedroom residences are available, with studios offering a single private space and one-bedroom layouts providing a separate bedroom; Crane’s Mill may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support while retaining a private living space.

A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives generally needs a car or ride for errands. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to continue living with a pet. Ms. Lori Vernachio serves as administrator, and Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill operates the community.

Facility Direct Line (973) 276-6700
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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 56 Rank #371 / 422Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st out of 422 homes we track in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #329 / 484Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 329th out of 484 homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
32 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #250 / 343Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 250th out of 343 homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 343. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
66.1% This home usually has availability
Lower than the New Jersey average: 74.6%
Occupied beds
37 / 56

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
License Number306300

Ownership & Operating Entity

Crane‘s Mill is legally operated by Lutheran Social Ministries Of Nj, and administered by Ms. Lori Vernachio.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Angelique Williams, Brad Hildebrandt, Colleen Frankenfield, David Waddell, Kenneth Vandongen, Raymond Elberson, William Mccracken

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
56 units
Total beds
56 units

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age60

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsCommunity Outreach, Senior Healthcare & Retirement Living, Community Residential Services, Hospice/Home Care

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1421 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (14 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.01.76 This facility has 14% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2 vs. NJ avg 1.76).↑ 14% worse
Deficiency breakdown Info Per-category split of the 14 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
14 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 79 This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (7 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 54 This facility has had 25% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (5 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 03 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (0 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Jennifer Blanchard

Administrator, SpiriCare at Home and Journey Hospice of North Jersey

Jennifer Blanchard is the Administrator of SpiriCare at Home and Journey Hospice of North Jersey. She brings extensive home healthcare leadership experience, spanning skilled pediatrics to geriatric home-based care. Jennifer recently joined LSMNJ and is committed to providing compassionate and expert care to the community she leads.

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from West Caldwell's city center to Crane‘s Mill's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 8.08 miles to nearest hospital (Chilton Medical Center)

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Atria Cranford
AL
IL
MC
Cranford
308
Facility 308
NJ AVG 121
Rank #5 / 422
Yes
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 47
Rank #138 / 484
Studio / 1 BedWg Cranford Sh, LLCMs. Alma Rodriguez
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #266 / 343
4
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 3
Rank #318 / 411
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #200 / 409
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #200 / 409
Arbor Terrace Middletown
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Middletown Township (Hendrickson Corners)
104
Facility 104
NJ AVG 121
Rank #245 / 422
Yes
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 47
Rank #159 / 484
Private RoomsShp V Middletown LLCMs. Nicole D'andrea
58.7%
Facility 58.7%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #281 / 343
4
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 3
Rank #164 / 411
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Arbor Terrace Roseland
AL
MC
RC
Roseland
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 121
Rank #252 / 422
Yes
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 47
Rank #311 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedShp V Roseland, LLCMs. Shannon Basile
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #184 / 343
3
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 3
Rank #84 / 411
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
The Bristal at Waldwick
AL
MC
Waldwick
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 121
Rank #294 / 422
Yes
15
Facility 15
NJ AVG 47
Rank #431 / 484
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsEngel Burman Senior Care At Waldwick, LLCMrs. Colette Peteet
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #179 / 343
2
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 3
Rank #164 / 411
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409
Crane‘s Mill
AL
West Caldwell (Westville)
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 121
Rank #371 / 422
Yes
32
Facility 32
NJ AVG 47
Rank #329 / 484
Studio / 1 BedLutheran Social Ministries Of NjMs. Lori Vernachio
66.1%
Facility 66.1%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #250 / 343
7
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 3
Rank #84 / 411
14
Facility 14
NJ AVG 18
Rank #267 / 409
2.0
Facility 2.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #329 / 409

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

Crane‘s Mill is located in West Caldwell, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Crane‘s Mill

What neighborhood is Crane‘s Mill in?

Crane‘s Mill is in the Westville neighborhood of West Caldwell.

Who is the owner of Crane‘s Mill?

Crane‘s Mill is legally operated by Lutheran Social Ministries Of Nj, and administered by Ms. LORI VERNACHIO.

Is Crane‘s Mill in a walkable area?

Crane‘s Mill has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Crane‘s Mill?

According to NJ state health department records, Crane‘s Mill's license number is 306300.

When does Crane‘s Mill's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Crane‘s Mill's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Crane‘s Mill?

Crane‘s Mill's occupancy is 66.1%.

Are pets allowed at Crane‘s Mill?

Yes, Crane‘s Mill allows residents to bring their pets.

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