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: Does Crane‘s Mill operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Crane‘s Mill is registered as a non-profit in NJ.

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · West Caldwell, NJ

CMS overall rating

459 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 View map

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Crane‘s Mill accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Overview of Crane‘s Mill

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.

Facility Direct Line (973) 276-6700

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 12m per day

This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)

vs New Jersey avg

+8%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +136% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	58m per day	▲ 39% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	49m per day	▼ 14% State avg: 57m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 34m per day	▲ 14% State avg: 2h 15m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	4h 14m per day	▲ 21% State avg: 3h 30m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	15m per day	▲ 136% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	1h 6m per day	▲ 118% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

41 days

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 17 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

Latest Inspection November 19, 2025

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.	17	18	This facility has 6% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (17 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 6% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	2.8	3	This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2.8 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 7% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.1	2	This facility has 5% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2.1 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 5% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	8	9	This facility has 11% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (8 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 11% better
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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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection

3.25

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious health citations

150% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations New Jersey average: 0.7

1 serious citation New Jersey average: 0.4

12 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5

Citations history (last 5 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 22, 2023

Corrected

Total staff 118

Employees 72

Contractors 46

Staff to resident ratio 3.19 : 1

78% more staff per resident than New Jersey average

Avg staff/day 31

Average shift 7.3 hours

9% worse than New Jersey average

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,954

Nursing staff breakdown

8.4 hours

7.1 hours

7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

2,453 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 15 Certified Nursing Assistant: 12 Licensed Practical Nurse: 10 Feeding Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Medical Director: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	27	12	39	9,187	92	100%	7.9
Registered Nurse	8	15	23	2,929	92	100%	8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	10	24	2,921	92	100%	7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	0	4	922	73	79%	7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	883	69	75%	7.5
Administrator	3	0	3	528	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	521	66	72%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	490	63	68%	7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	486	77	84%	5.6
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	434	56	61%	7.8
Feeding Assistant	0	3	3	383	68	74%	4.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	3	3	260	46	50%	4.9
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	249	48	52%	5.1
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	1	1	112	14	15%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	70	14	15%	5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	52	13	14%	4

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

23 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

24 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 79%

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 75%

3 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 72%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 72%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 68%

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 84%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 61%

3 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 74%

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 50%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 52%

1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff

% of Days 15%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 15%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 14%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 9.2

35% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 15.9

28% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 19.4%

92% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 12.4%

23% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 7.6%

212% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 8.0%

31% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.0%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 1.7%

64% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 8.1%

29% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 4.7%

57% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.2%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.2%

19% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.9%

19% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 87.2%

9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Total residents 37

Medicare

45.9% of residents

Private pay or other

54.1% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Crane‘s Mill from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 71.7% ↑ 14.4pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$3.6M ↑ ~$293.8K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.8M ↑ ~$290.0K vs 2022

Operating Margin -13.5% ↑ 2.3pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.9%	86.7%	86.2%	81.2%	85.5%	84.3%	67.7%	55.8%	66.8%	50.0%	43.1%	57.3%	71.7%
Beds	66	66	66	66	66	66	66	66	56	56	56	56	56
Net Income	$559,872	$3,403,099	$4,075,912	$2,652,303	$1,622,151	$4,330,955	$6,005,354	-$3,390,694	$6,451,100	$3,068,522	$1,463,979	-$8,863,867	$626,288
Gross Revenue	$29,122,387	$31,627,836	$32,121,862	$30,609,739	$31,848,315	$32,413,751	$31,657,328	$30,459,889	$32,171,475	$27,972,980	$25,645,169	$26,525,257	$31,033,913
Operating Expenses	$25,888,003	$25,959,175	$27,045,002	$27,719,918	$29,052,421	$28,904,458	$29,435,038	$30,584,235	$30,768,497	$29,524,960	$26,896,027	$28,303,176	$30,023,692
Net Patient Income	-$32,930	$996,964	-$205,370	$654,901	$608,218	$1,384,567	$242,890	-$2,074,981	-$1,229,039	-$3,153,147	-$2,798,386	-$3,858,034	-$3,564,194
Net Patient Revenue	$25,855,073	$26,956,139	$26,839,632	$28,374,819	$29,660,639	$30,289,025	$29,677,928	$28,509,254	$29,539,458	$26,371,813	$24,097,641	$24,445,142	$26,459,498
Payroll Costs	$6,678,631	$6,851,004	$6,875,635	$6,624,103	$6,913,723	$6,802,447	$6,550,463	$6,383,205	$6,715,364	$6,485,985	$5,837,605	$6,521,323	$6,811,328
Operating Margin %	-0.1%	3.7%	-0.8%	2.3%	2.1%	4.6%	0.8%	-7.3%	-4.2%	-12.0%	-11.6%	-15.8%	-13.5%
Medicare %	39.8%	40.9%	41.9%	43.3%	35.5%	29.2%	39.3%	38.3%	33.0%	28.6%	29.5%	22.7%	27.1%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	60.2%	59.1%	58.1%	56.7%	64.5%	70.8%	60.7%	61.7%	67.0%	71.4%	70.5%	77.3%	72.9%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$1,221	$1,287	$1,293	$1,451	$1,440	$1,488	$1,820	$2,120	$2,104	$2,573	$2,734	$2,086	$1,804
Cost/Day	$1,222	$1,240	$1,303	$1,418	$1,411	$1,420	$1,806	$2,274	$2,192	$2,880	$3,052	$2,416	$2,047
Avg Length of Stay	112.1 days	65.0 days	68.7 days	51.1 days	67.1 days	70.0 days	50.0 days	56.0 days	45.9 days	54.2 days	35.7 days	41.0 days	40.7 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$26.5M

Net patient income

-$3.6M

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$26.5M

Net patient income

-$3.6M

Other income

$4.2M

Payroll costs

$6.8M 25.7% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$23.2M

Total costs

$30.0M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Fitness and Recreation

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%

Private pay 51%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 41%

Private pay 59%

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%.

Does Crane‘s Mill operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Crane‘s Mill is registered as a non-profit in NJ.

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Crane‘s Mill

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Inspection History

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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

23 Registered Nurse

24 Licensed Practical Nurse

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

2 Physical Therapy Aide

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Feeding Assistant

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions

Discharges

Managed by Jennifer Blanchard

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in New Jersey

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

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