Crane‘s Mill

Q: What neighborhood is Crane‘s Mill in?

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

Q: Is Crane‘s Mill in a walkable area?

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

Q: What is the license number of Crane‘s Mill?

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

Q: 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.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Crane‘s Mill?

Crane‘s Mill's occupancy is 66%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Crane‘s Mill?

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

Overview of Crane‘s Mill

Crane’s Mill sits on Passaic Ave in West Caldwell, New Jersey, and it runs as both a nursing home and an assisted living community out of one two-story building. Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill operates it, and Ms. Lori Vernachio is the administrator on record. The place is open to residents 60 and up. It sits in a somewhat walkable spot, Walk Score 32, so plan on driving for most errands and appointments.

Right now about two-thirds of the 56 beds are filled, 37 in total. The average stay runs 41 days, which says a good number of residents are there for rehab or recovery rather than a permanent move. Nursing staff put in roughly 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, a mix of RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, so there is more than one way to cover the bill.

When the state comes through to inspect, the recurring themes tend to sit around medication management, infection prevention, and staffing and credentials, the same handful of areas that come up across nursing homes broadly.

Crane’s Mill reads as a place built for two overlapping groups: people working through a short rehab stint after a hospital stay, and residents settled in for ongoing nursing care, with staffing and payment options that can flex to cover either path.

Facility Direct Line (973) 276-6700

56-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 32 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

66%

Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

37 / 56

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027

License Number306300

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

Officers

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

Long Term Care

56 units

Total beds

56 units

Minimum Age60

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 18 deficiencies 8 inspections 1 complaint investigation

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	18	18	This facility has total deficiencies in line with the New Jersey average (18 vs. NJ avg 18).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.3	2	This facility has 15% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2.3 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 15% worse

Deficiency breakdown

18 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	8	9	This facility has had 11% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (8 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 11% fewer
Routine inspections Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint.	7	4	This facility has had 75% more routine inspections than the New Jersey average (7 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 75% more
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (1 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 67% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on March 14, 2025, cited seven deficiencies but accepted corrective actions completed by early April 2025.
Deficiencies repeatedly involved pharmacy services, infection prevention, and resident privacy, including substantiated complaints related to narcotic medication handling and confidentiality breaches.
Prior inspections in 2023 and 2021 showed ongoing issues with medication management, infection control, staffing ratios, and pressure ulcer prevention, indicating a consistent pattern of regulatory noncompliance.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

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.

0.7 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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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).

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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 Cranes Mill, and administered by Ms. Lori Vernachio.

Is Crane‘s Mill in a walkable area?

Crane‘s Mill has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. 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%.

Are pets allowed at Crane‘s Mill?

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

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