NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in West Caldwell, NJ, with 56 certified beds, an overall rating of 5/5, and 17 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
459 Passaic Avenue · West Caldwell, NJ 07006 · Essex County
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.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-03-14 | 3 | 2025-03-14 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-01-27 | 5 | 2023-01-27 | 0 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-02-25 | 5 | 2021-02-25 | 0 |
CMS reports 17 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
1 row 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.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-05Provide 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 · 2025-04-05Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-01Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-25Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-18Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-17Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-25Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-14 · infection controlProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-03Provide 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 · 2023-02-10Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-10Procure 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 · 2023-02-10Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-10Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-19Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-19Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-31Ensure 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 · 2021-03-19The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
CMS matched 25 ownership disclosure rows to Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
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.
CMS reports 4.37 total nurse hours and 0.89 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 1 other published facility record near West Caldwell, NJ, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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