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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Crane’s Mill is a prestigious senior living community situated in the picturesque town of West Caldwell, New Jersey. This is a place where seniors can experience an exceptional and worry-free lifestyle, with a range of healthcare options conveniently available on campus. It is open to adults aged 60 years and better. Crane’s Mill presents a historic setting spanning 48 acres, boasting both a stunning wildlife habitat and elegantly designed interiors that exude luxury.
The community adheres to the highest standards of care, following assisted living guidelines to ensure the utmost safety and support. With a dedicated team of professionals on hand 24/7, residents can have peace of mind knowing that assistance is readily available whenever it is needed. For those in need of specialized care, the memory care facilities provide an exceptional environment tailored to meet the unique challenges of cognitive impairments. As members of this vibrant community, residents also have access to a range of amenities and activities that enrich their daily lives. They can delight in the indoor pool, savor the delectable flavors of restaurant-style dining, and immerse themselves in a host of engaging social opportunities.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 59th out of 258 homes in New Jersey.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 59m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #149 / 256Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 256 homes in New Jersey.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%Crane‘s Mill is legally operated by Lutheran Social Ministries Of Nj, and administrated by Ms. LORI VERNACHIO.
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
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Fitness and Recreation
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.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
1 complaint inspections
7 routine inspections
New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections
New Jersey average: 6 inspections
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
2.1 deficiencies per inspection
New Jersey average: 2.0 deficiencies per inspection
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related to personal privacy, pharmaceutical services including narcotic medication handling, infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness, and fire safety. Complaint investigations from prior surveys included a substantiated complaint regarding privacy and pharmaceutical services, while other complaints were found unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record suggests some improvement over time, with the most recent inspection showing no cited issues after previous findings.
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
New Jersey average 20.9
New Jersey average 5.35
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
1
150% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Mar 14, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 22, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Crane‘s Mill is located in West Caldwell, New Jersey.
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13.3 miles from city center
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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
90% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average ratio: 1.77:1
9% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
2,523 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 12 | 40 | 8,441 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 14 | 25 | 3,301 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 19 | 27 | 2,513 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 826 | 74 | 81% | 6.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 525 | 81 | 89% | 5.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 517 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 409 | 70 | 77% | 4.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 393 | 57 | 63% | 6.9 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 384 | 65 | 71% | 4.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 307 | 39 | 43% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 256 | 42 | 46% | 6.1 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 13 | 14% | 5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 61 | 38 | 42% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
37Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.2
35% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.9
28% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.4%
92% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.4%
23% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.6%
212% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.0%
31% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.7%
64% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.1%
29% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.7%
57% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.2%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
19% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
19% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.2%
9% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | West Caldwell (Westville) | 56 | Yes | 32 | Studio / 1 Bed | Lutheran Social Ministries Of Nj | Ms. Lori Vernachio | 66.1% | - | 8 | 1 | 18 | 2.3 |
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Historical financial and operational data for Crane‘s Mill based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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