Nursing Home

Cranford Park Care

Overview of Cranford Park Care
Cranford Park Care is a nursing home and rehabilitation center located in Cranford, NJ. It specializes in rehabilitative therapy and long-term care, providing personalized services to residents. The facility offers a home-like atmosphere with a dedicated staff committed to quality care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 22m per day

This home provides 12% more nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 64%
Residents per day (avg) 69
Occupancy rate
64%
Residents per day (avg)
69

Who this home usually serves

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

41% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$9.2M
Operating loss
-$99.3K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$9,243,871.00
Operating loss
$-99,290.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
45.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
Total costs $9.3M
Bed community size
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
64%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
64 / 100
Average residents 119 per day

License details

Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Expiration December 31, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 62005
CMS Certification Number: 315390

Ownership & operating entity

Cranford Park Care is administrated by Mr. MORDECHAI KRAUS.

Owner name: CRANFORD OPERATING, LLC

Officers

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

Cpc 600llc, Mrk 600 LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Rehabilitative Care
Long Term Care
Transitional Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Care & Services, Amenities & Services, Rehabilitative Care, Residential Care, Transitional Care, Activities Calendar, Schedule a Tour, Apply for Admission, Resources, COVID-19 Info, Staff & Directory, About Us, Careers, Recent News, Contact Us

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.

14 visits/inspections

Results

76 with citations

0 without citations

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

New Jersey average: 30 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date:November 20, 2025

50 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 40
Citations per inspection
6.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

36 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
43% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

1 critical citation More info New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info New Jersey average: 0.4

37 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

2 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 31, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 27, 2024
Corrected

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Address 0.1 miles from city center

Address Cranford, NJ 07016

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

107
Total Staff
73
Employees
34
Contractors
28,048
Total Hours (Quarter)
39
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse88.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse2210.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant577.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
90 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
4.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6%
of total hours from contractors
1,675 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 17 Feeding Assistant: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 10 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant40175715,43291100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse1210224,90391100%10.7
Registered Nurse8082,50291100%8.6
Speech Language Pathologist2029578593%7.8
Administrator2027756571%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide3037557987%6.6
Feeding Assistant0336246571%6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1125925560%8.5
Nurse Practitioner1014936571%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker1012603943%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant1011954549%4.3
Qualified Social Worker1011683741%4.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician1011645965%2.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0111534752%3.3
Medical Director011521314%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112467%3.9

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
64 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (12.5%)
Medicaid
54 residents (84.4%)
Private pay or other
2 residents (3.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Active Resident Council

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

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
46% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.3
23% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.3%
111% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.8%
70% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 5.7%
64% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.3%
36% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
159% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.3%
72% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
88% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.2%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.8%
14% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 71.1%
11% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

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

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

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

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

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

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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