LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL
459 PASSAIC AVENUE, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL Compares
LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL is a 56-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Caldwell, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.2%) is above the New Jersey average of 2.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 56 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Caldwell, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.9% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (41% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.1% — worse than the New Jersey average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL with other nursing homes in West Caldwell.
What keeps LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL's rating advantage in West Caldwell?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around West Caldwell
West Caldwell sits in Essex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 109,354 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,959
- Median home value
- $395,900
Demographics for Essex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Caldwell.
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