CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3154572026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill

459 Passaic Avenue · West Caldwell, NJ 07006 · Essex County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds56CMS provider file
Recent citation rows17current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-03-1432025-03-144
Cycle 22023-01-2752023-01-270
Cycle 32021-02-2552021-02-250
02 / CITATION DETAIL

17 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-03-14 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-05
2025-03-14 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-05
2025-03-14 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-01
2025-03-14 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-25
2025-03-14 · FIREK0521Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-18
2025-03-14 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-17
2025-03-14 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-25
2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0883Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-14 · infection control
2023-01-27 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-03
2023-01-27 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-10
2023-01-27 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-10
2023-01-27 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-10
2023-01-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-10
2021-02-25 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-19
2021-02-25 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-19
2021-02-25 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-31
2021-02-25 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-19
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES OF NEW JERSEY, INC.Organization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 04/13/1995
  • BARTHOLOMEW, TRACIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/2018
  • FRANKENFIELD, COLLEENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/06/2014
  • GEWECKE, STEPHENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • HACISKI, RAFAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/2019
  • NOBLE, EDWARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/2018
  • RUNNE, JUHANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/2018
  • SINGER, RONALDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/2022
  • STEINBRONN, ANTHONYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • FRANKENFIELD, COLLEENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/06/2014
  • NOBLE, EDWARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/2018
  • RICHMAN, JEANNINEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/24/2020
  • RUNNE, JUHANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/2018
  • SHAKER, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
  • BARTHOLOMEW, TRACIEIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
  • GEWECKE, STEPHENIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • HACISKI, RAFAELIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/2019
  • NOBLE, EDWARDIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/16/2018

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.37per resident day
RN hours0.89per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.30per resident day
Staff turnover25.0%CMS reported field
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