Watch as Crane’s Mill residents and staff reflect on Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. “Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.” Let’s continue to work together to bring awareness and inspire action all year long. …Read More
Read on to learn more about our Health Center Director Crane’s Mill’s five-star Health Center offers superior hands-on care, and we are lucky to have excellent leadership on our team. Cristine Franco, our Health Center Director, has been with Crane’s Mill since July 2019. She initially joined the team as Recreation Director before she was offered an opportunity to transition into an administration role, and took over as Health Center Director in May 2021. Cristine has always loved working with senior citizens, and especially enjoys getting to know residents at Crane’s Mill. “I’ve been able to forge great bonds with our …Read More
Want to brighten this dreary Monday? Take a one minute (and 18 second) break and listen in as the Crane’s Mill Chorus rehearses for Thursday evening’s Spring Concert! …Read More
Enjoy this profile of our outstanding director of nursing Crane’s Mill’s five-star Health Center offers superior hands-on care. Rachel Teixeira, the Director of Nursing for our skilled nursing unit, has been with Crane’s Mill since summer 2021. Originally inspired to pursue nursing as a profession by her childhood experiences with the nurses who guided, taught, and cared for her, Rachel spent nine years as an emergency room nurse before seeking a nursing leadership position that brought her to Crane’s Mill. “As I learned more about the work during my time here, I started to really enjoy it,” she shares. “I …Read More
Holidays for those of all faiths are celebrated at our West Caldwell, New Jersey retirement community. Today marks the first day of Passover for 2022, and the Christian holy day Good Friday. This Sunday, Easter will be celebrated all day long. Catholic Mass with Father O’Connor takes place at 11:15 a.m., and Ecumenical Communion Service with Pastor Nancy begins at 2:00 p.m. A special Easter brunch will also take place on Sunday, and the evening move on Hinman Hall’s big screen is the 1948 Irving Berlin classic, “Easter Parade.” On Monday evening, residents of all faiths will come together in …Read More
Saint Patrick’s Day at Crane’s Mill is quite a party! Residents are currently enjoying live music and Irish treats in Hinman Hall. The music features soaring renditions of our residents’ Irish favorites! When the music stops, the fun continues at our new bar for Happy Hour, followed by traditional corned beef and cabbage for dinner and Bailey’s chocolate pots de crème for dessert … WOW! …Read More
The sea life experts from Jenkinson’s Aquarium visited Crane’s Mill on Tuesday for a Live Penguin Presentation! Residents learned all about penguin biology, geography, care, feeding, and wildlife conservation. We even had a chance to ask questions and pet the penguin!Anim A fun time was had by all, including the penguin, who enjoyed waddling around the community! …Read More
The Crane’s Mill team has been hard at work since early this morning, clearing snow and making sure residents are safe and cared for. Crane’s Mill residents can focus on doing the things they truly enjoy, like staying active and healthy, taking a swim in our indoor pool, reading a book by the fire, and enjoying restaurant-style dining—all without traipsing through the snow or going out for a drive. Here is a look at just some of the services and amenities offered at Crane’s Mill that keep our residents active and healthy all winter long: SNOW COVERED CAR? We shovel …Read More
Happy New Year from Crane’s Mill! From all of us at Crane’s Mill, we wish you a 2022 filled with health and happiness. …Read More
Merry Christmas from everyone at Crane’s Mill! …Read More