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Community Updates Blog: Staff

Meet Angelo – The Crane’s Mill Maintenance Manager

This video provides an inside look at one of the dedicated staff members who make Crane’s Mill an exceptional place to live for its residents. Meet Angelo D’Angelo, the Crane’s Mill Maintenance Manager. Angelo makes sure the community is a safe, worry-free environment. Everything from small repairs to big fixes are handled with ease, and at no cost to our residents. …Read More »


Meet Nicole Smith – Crane’s Mill’s Director of Community Programming

Enjoy this video featuring one of our passionate staff members. Nicole is responsible for planning our community’s activities, live entertainment, educational programming, and so much more. Enjoy a look into a day in her life at Crane’s Mill–we think you’ll agree that her passion for our residents’ enjoyment and well-being is second to none. …Read More »


West Caldwell Resident Thanks Crane’s Mill for Efforts

The following letter appeared in a recent edition of The Progress newspaper. We were so happy and proud to read another letter touting our Health Center’s exceptional care. To see more, click here to visit our testimonials page. While many individuals living in the area may think of Crane’s Mill as a retirement community for independent living, there is also a wonderful Health Center that is part of Crane’s Mill. Thanks to the Health Center, I have the peace of mind knowing that my mother had another very positive experience during her rehabilitation at Crane’s Mill – and this has …Read More »


Crane’s Mill Sponsored the United Way of Northern New Jersey Caregivers Conference

Crane’s Mill recently joined the United Way as a sponsor of the annual Caregivers Conference. The event took place on Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Montclair. Approximately 90 people attended. Pictured below is Crane’s Mill Director of Community Outreach Barbara Davey who represented the community at the conference. …Read More »


Crane’s Mill Thanked by Verona Man

A Verona resident recently needed rehab in our Sub-Acute Rehab department. We are proud to share this letter letter he sent to us after his stay. “I found the following employees particularly outstanding: Devisha Patel, physician assistant; Laurel Fastow, social worker; Rose, Rosa, Terry and especially Cathleen, all wonderful nurses; Pierre, Carmelita and Selwin, all nursing assistants; and Pat from dietary and her entire kitchen staff. They were all great. I also want to thank Michael Maykish and his rehab staff on the way they helped me during my stay at Crane’s Mill, especially Nino and Jigigha. I also want to make note of …Read More »




“Koffee” with Karla – Two Dates Available

There’s still time to reserve your spot for this deliciously informative event at Crane’s Mill! Join Karla Traficante, Director of Sales and Marketing, for a cappuccino and a biscotti served alongside a heaping helping of info about Crane’s Mill Retirement Community. Guests will learn all about our community including apartment and cottage floor plans, activities and dining, contracts and pricing, health and wellness, and more! Two dates are still available, and RSVP is required: Call 973-276-3070 or click here to send an email to reserve your spot today! …Read More »


Crane’s Mill Staff Members Unite to Face Winter Storm Juno

The West Caldwell, New Jersey Retirement Community prepares, bands together to ensure resident safety. Forecasters predicted winter storm Juno would produce blizzard conditions—including harsh winds and large amounts of loose, powdery snow—across most of New Jersey. Over 40 Crane’s Mill staff members from departments including nursing, maintenance, dining, housekeeping, and administration packed their bags and stayed overnight in order to serve our residents. This proactive strategy was executed to ensure a strong staff presence during this time of need and uncertainty. Luckily, the storm tracked further to the east than forecasted, and West Caldwell only reported an 8-inch accumulation when …Read More »


West Orange Resident Thankful for Care Received at Crane’s Mill

Crane’s Mill is open to members of the outside community for direct admission into our sub-acute rehabilitation unit. To read more letters from residents and family members, visit our Meet the Residents Page “I am a resident of West Orange, and recently needed to go to a sub-acute rehab facility. I selected Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, and it was very beneficial for my recovery. I found that most of the people that I had contact with were very knowledgeable and helpful with their job responsibilities. I would especially like to make note of Michael Maykish and his rehab staff …Read More »