Nursing homeActive
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill
459 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006973276301856 certified beds · 40 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
4
since 2021
Deficiencies
13
● 0● 12● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-03-14
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-14 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-22 | Infection control | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-27 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-02-25 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 315457-20250314-F583
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 315457-20250314-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-01Record 315457-20250314-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-14Record 315457-20230822-F883
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-03Record 315457-20230127-F695
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-10Record 315457-20230127-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-10Record 315457-20230127-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-10Record 315457-20230127-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-10Record 315457-20230127-F880
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2021-03-31Record 315457-20210225-F686
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-03-19Record 315457-20210225-F582
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-03-19Record 315457-20210225-F607
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-03-19Record 315457-20210225-F689
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.89
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.37
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.30
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.7% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 9.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 4.1% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Ministries Of New Jersey, Inc. Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Shaker, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bartholomew, Tracie Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bartholomew, Tracie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankenfield, Colleen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankenfield, Colleen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frankenfield, Colleen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Garozzo, Brenden Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gewecke, Stephen Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gewecke, Stephen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haciski, Rafael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haciski, Rafael Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noble, Edward Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noble, Edward Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noble, Edward Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richman, Jeannine Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richman, Jeannine Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Runne, Juhan Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Runne, Juhan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Runne, Juhan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shaker, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Singer, Ronald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Singer, Ronald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinbronn, Anthony Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinbronn, Anthony Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Essex.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At West Caldwell LLC West Caldwell | 1.3 mi | 2025-11-26 | 070 |
| St Catherine Of Siena Caldwell | 1.8 mi | 2025-01-07 | 0130 |
| Green Hill West Orange | 3.0 mi | 2025-10-29 | 0160 |
| Complete Care At Summit Ridge West Orange | 3.9 mi | 2025-11-20 | 0110 |
| Inglemoor Rehabilitation And Care Center Livingston | 4.1 mi | 2023-12-08 | 000 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |