Crane's Mill at West Caldwell

Welcome to Crane's Mill Discover Crane’s Mill—Northern New Jersey’s premier continuing care retirement community for adults 60 and better—providing its residents an active, luxurious lifestyle for today, with the added security of quality healthcare for tomorrow. Crane’s Mill is a place where charming homes and apartments sit nestled in a serene, picturesque campus built within one of New Jersey’s most beautiful settings. Crane’s Mill was designed to present a community atmosphere with well-lit streets and walking paths all leading conveniently to the Grande Entrance in Towne Square, the popular focal spot of the community where the elegant dining room, auditorium and fitness center await. In addition, the setting takes full advantage of the natural space, with lush landscaping and open areas teeming with abundant wildlife. Best of all, the 48-acre campus is conveniently located in West Caldwell in Essex County, New Jersey—a location that boasts a secluded campus that is also within easy reach of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and more. Independent Living at Crane’s Mill comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, from cozy 504-square-foot studio apartments to magnificent 1,700-square-foot two bedroom, two-bath single-level cottage homes. All major appliances, snow removal, landscaping, and utilities associated with your home are the community's responsibility. Crane’s Mill is proud to have been established as a certified wildlife habitat. The certification states that, “This habitat is certified in the National Wildlife Federation’s worldwide network of mini-refuges. Because of the owner’s conscientious planning, landscaping, and sustainable gardening, wildlife may find quality habitat.” The walking trails around the community abound with birds, fox, deer, raccoon and muskrat. The area contains nesting boxes for wood ducks and bats, along with a butterfly garden. The pond features carp spawning in the shallows.