Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill
459 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 56
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, Inc. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Bartholomew, Tracie | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Frankenfield, Colleen | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Gewecke, Stephen | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Haciski, Rafael | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Hildebrandt, Bardford | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Noble, Edward | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Runne, Juhan | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Singer, Ronald | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Steinbronn, Anthony | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Vandongen, Kenneth | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Williams, Christopher | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Frankenfield, Colleen | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Hildebrandt, Bardford | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Noble, Edward | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Richman, Jeannine | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Runne, Juhan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Vandongen, Kenneth | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Shaker, David | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Bartholomew, Tracie | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Gewecke, Stephen | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Haciski, Rafael | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Hildebrandt, Bardford | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Noble, Edward | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Runne, Juhan | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Steinbronn, Anthony | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Vandongen, Kenneth | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Frankenfield, Colleen | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Richman, Jeannine | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Shaker, David | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Singer, Ronald | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Williams, Christopher | ADP OF THE SNF |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill's CMS rating?
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill located?
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill is located at 459 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006 in Essex County, and CMS lists 56 certified beds.
Does Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 32 facilities in Essex County, and 3.35 across New Jersey. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 315457
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 56
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 13 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0583 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 5, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0755 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 5, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 0883 | E | Not available, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 0755 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 0760 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 0812 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | 0582 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | 0607 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | 0686 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 19, 2021 |
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