Nursing homes in Cranford, NJ
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cranford, part of the Union area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Located within Union County, Cranford, New Jersey, currently features two licensed nursing home facilities serving residents in the 07016 ZIP code area. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Notably, Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center stands out as the highest-rated option in the city, currently achieving a perfect 5-star rating for its comprehensive care and clinical services.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Cranford
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- ATLAS HEALTHCARE1 home
- CRANFORD OPERATING LLC1 home
What to look for in Cranford
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Cranford reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cranford
| BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER ATLAS HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| CRANFORD PARK CARE CRANFORD OPERATING LLC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.