Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill
459 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill is a nursing home in West Caldwell, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 14, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since February 25, 202112 (New Jersey average 24)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 14, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on March 14, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2025.
Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on January 27, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2023.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2023.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2023.
Health inspection on February 25, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
4 of 348 New Jersey homes (1%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2021.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2021.
Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2021.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (973) 276-3018
- Last standard health inspection
- March 14, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day, on average
- 40.1
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lutheran Social Ministries at Crane's Mill, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the New Jersey average (12 vs 24).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES OF NEW JERSEY, INC.5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 04/13/1995
- SHAKER, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
Questions
When was Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill last inspected?
CMS lists March 14, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since February 25, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.