Senior Quarters at Cranford Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Geraldine Kohut
 ADMIN
  Jeraldine Kohut.
 MEDICAL DIR
  Marion Bartell.
 NURSE DIR
  Martha Jackson.
 MARKET DIR
  Dawn Kutsy.
 PERSONNEL DIR
  Peggy Kluesener.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Michelle Rosenberg.
 MAINT DIR
  Ray Reqep. FOOD
 SERVICES DIR
  James Behrens.
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms
   Semipriv rooms
   Priv bath
   Max res 264
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Avg monthly fees $2,001- $3,000
   Min age 55
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Financial counseling
   Social work/Mental health
   Supervision of medications
   Supervised bathing
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Respite care
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
   Case management
   Barber/Beauty shop
 NURSING SERVICES
  State-licensed assisted living
 DATE OPENED
  1993
 OWNER TYPE
  Private for-profit
 OWNER
  Atria Senior Quarters
 AFFILIATIONS
  Licensed byNJ Dept of Community Affairs
    Retirement Homes & Senior Housing

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