Nursing homes in West Caldwell, NJ
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in West Caldwell, part of the Essex area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of West Caldwell, New Jersey, can choose from two nursing home facilities located within the 07006 ZIP code area. According to CMS Care Compare data, these Essex County facilities maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Lutheran Social Ministries Cranes Mill stands out as the highest-rated provider in the city, currently achieving a perfect 5-star performance rating across key federal quality metrics.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in West Caldwell
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in West Caldwell
- All homes in West Caldwell score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in West Caldwell
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES CRANES MILL LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES AT CRANE'S MILL, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| COMPLETE CARE AT WEST CALDWELL LLC COMPLETE CARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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