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Cranford Park Care
600 Lincoln Park East, Cranford, NJ 07016
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cranford Park Care, in Cranford, New Jersey, is certified for 100 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 14, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 34.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Union Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 22 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.0 | 14.0 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 33.0% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Aug 2025, 27 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×16 F ×3 B ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 31 Oct 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.9% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.8% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.4% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Cranford Operating Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/31/2022 |
| Cpc600 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 40% | 04/05/2022 |
| Mrk600 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 60% | 04/05/2022 |
| Cpc600 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2022 |
| Healthcare Resource | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Mrk600 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Union County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Norwood Terrace | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Cranford | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside | Mountainside | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Complete Care At Plainfield LLC | Plainfield | 106 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Complete Care At Woodlands | Plainfield | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 13.3 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | Elizabeth | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 14.0 | — | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Adroit Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Rahway | 122 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18.0 | $11K | 6 May 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights | Berkeley Heights | 130 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 16.2 | $103K | 21 Jan 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Union County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cranford Park Care been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Cranford Park Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cranford Park Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cranford Park Care?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cranford Opco Holdings LLC, Cpc600 LLC and Mrk600 LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cranford Park Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.