No one really wants to place a loved on into assisted living dementia care. Everyone feels that…read morethey can take better care of their loved one than anyone, or anyplace, else. I'm thankful that I placed my wife at Arden Courts in Whippany because she is safer, happier, better cared for and healthier than anything I could have done, on my own. I had to select a facility, as her mother and I could no longer care for her. In most cases it's not possible for one person to take care of an individual 24x7 with an altered sleep/wake cycle. After experiencing the level of care and concern at Arden Courts, Whippany, first hand, I should have placed Louise sooner. I chose Arden Courts, Whippany, for a number of specific reasons, but the primary reason came more from intuition on our visit. The staff of Arden Courts, Whippany is extraordinary. If gold medals were awarded to caretakers for being attentive, kind, addressing all the needs of residents, gently directing them as needed, keeping them safe, ensuring that they had the nutrition they need, being well dressed and groomed, and in general treating residents like family, you'd need sunglasses for all the bling. I suspected the care takers were kind an efficient when we made our initial visit, but I underestimated the magnitude of their ability and caring. On specifics, the facility is on one level. There are no stairs or elevators. The interior design is open and free flowing. The bedrooms are private, and residents and their families are free to decorate as they desire. There is a bathroom in each bedroom, with a sink in both the bathroom and bedroom. There is no leaving the room at night to find a bathroom, and then a return to find your room. The facility is clean and is smells good. All of the staff, not just the cleaning staff, works at constantly maintaining the shine. All of the staff provides assistance to the residents if necessary. No one is left if they need help while a caretaker is called. There are specific areas for lounging, eating and activities. There is a Social Room, which can be made private, where we held my wife's last birthday party with her brothers and sister in attendance. My wife loves the outdoors and walking. We try to walk outside on a daily basis. Inclement weather is the only impediment. The facility is designed to allow residents to walk through the entire residential area, and the gardens that surround three sides of the facility. During nice weather, the doors to the gardens are not secured, and there are lovely places to sit under trees, in the sun, in the gazebo and on the porch to enjoy the trees, flowers and birds. My wife and I frequently walk outside, even when the weather is less than ideal. It allows us to walk outside without ever leaving. There are things that are not obvious during a visit. The activities and activities staff are great, there is excellent entertainment from outside on a regular basis, and fun seasonal activities. The food is good. I don't know how, given the dietary constraints of residents, they make it taste so good. There are occasional barbeques, and grilling afternoons during good weather. There have been a number of dinners for residents and their families in the evening to celebrate holidays. The last, for Valentine's Day was a romantic dinner in the Social room, with dancing afterward. The nursing staff, in association with the medical staff, has done wonders in the care of my wife. The physical condition of all the residents is reported to the nursing staff, who advises the medical staff. A doctor, nurse practitioner, and nutritionist are on premises, on a regular basis. A podiatrist takes care of my wife's feet, a dentist is on call. Everyone works as a gentle, coordinated, attentive team. I would have not been able to provide anything close to the level of medical care Louise receives at Arden Courts, Whippany, if she were in my care. My wife went into care in May of 2017. Soon after that I saw that Arden Courts, Whippany became her home. She request to go back 'home' when she's at relative's houses and becomes tired. The staff and residents have become family to the both of us. I've kept abreast of other facilities in the area as they are built and open, and nothing comes close to the level of care and concern at Arden Courts, Whippany.

This facility is amazingly. The staff is so attentive to the residents needs. They treat the…read moreresidents like family. When I took the tour I was amazed at how clean everything is. It is a home atmosphere. When I realized that I could no longer take of husband at home I had to make the difficult decision of finding a place. I visited several facilities and none compare to Arden Courts. My husband is receiving outstanding care. He has many health issues besides dementia and all of his needs are being met. When I take my husband home for a few hours, he tells me he wants to go "home". That says a lot about his care and I know he is happy and healthy. Thank you Arden Courts staff for all that you do for residents.

My mother has been at Arbor Terrace Roseland for over a year and has had great care. She likes the…read morestaff and feels they are all very helpful and pleasant. She has a very nice room and nice size bathroom which also accommodates her moving around in a wheel chair. The home has some nice rooms to sit in, library, movie, activity room etc. and a large dining area. Also, a nice outside patio and deck. The home handled covid very well and took all the necessary precautions to prevent the spread. I feel my Mother is I'm good hands and am glad I decided to have her live at Arbor Terrace Roseland.

Arbor Terrace in Roseland is a very supportive environment. They really take the time to get to…read moreknow their residents.

Business takes advantage of people's vulnerable and naivety when in crisis. Once they get your…read moremoney, they do not respond to phone calls or emails and will continue to try and take funds long after your loved one moves out

From the owner: Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Montville, NJ strives to provide the finest memory care services…read moreavailable in New Jersey. Under new management, our boutique support community ensures a safe and secure environment for residents living with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's Disease, as well as other cognitive impairments. Our twenty-four-hour onsite staff provide medication management, housekeeping, home-cooked daily meals with snacks, premier memory care programming (SPARK), and other comprehensive services. We also conduct meaningful activities to stimulate brain function and engagement for our residents. Visit Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Montville today.

Disappointing Experience and Misguided Assessment My mother…read morewas a resident at Mira Vie at Tinton Falls. At that time, the head nurse recommended that my mother be moved into memory care--a suggestion that seemed unfounded then and is even more indefensible today. My mother does not suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's; her challenges are strictly related to mobility, and she only needs minor assistance. The push for memory care felt like a clear financial move, since memory care comes at a higher cost. Concerned by this assessment, I had my mother's primary doctor conduct an independent evaluation. The verdict was definitive: the nurse's recommendation was wrong. Her doctor explicitly stated this and advised us to move my mother to a different facility. We followed that advice, and today my mother is thriving in a new environment--not in memory care, and never has been. She is happier, her needs are appropriately met, and she retains her independence. The experience at Mira Vie at Tinton Falls was deeply disappointing. The nurse's lack of discernment and what felt like a prioritization of profits over patient wellbeing was unacceptable. Shame on Mira Vie at Tinton Falls. Do better--hire nurses who are not only competent, but who truly understand and care for the individual needs of residents.

This place is a disgrace! Mira Vie has made a disaster out of this facility; executive director is…read morea joke; head of nursing had no clue on managing scheduling or time management skills, she magically is now gone; nurses to resident ratio is ridiculous, we were given excuses that our loved one's care was overlooked because there was only 1 nurse in the building, (is that even legal!); Social worker is useless; aid staff has been reduced to minimal, residents are left unattended for long periods of time because the few aids that are scheduled are taking care of a resident in need, leaving others unattended. Aids are caring but, at best, their attention to residents is severely limited, laundry is once a week, ridiculous when the majority of residents have incontinence issues, not to mention the number of washing machines and dryers is ridiculous, one on each side of the building. Brushing teeth should be considered standard care, but many times it was obvious by the smell on breath that it was not done, food was dried and stuck to teeth; lips and face were left with food residue after meals causing a rash. Clothes and personal belongings, clearly marked with name and room number,  go missing, and are found weeks later on the other side of the building or never returned. Excuses are ridiculous and probably subject to fines by the state. Although Chelsea was no spa and the Chelsea executive director was far from a gem, the aid staff was sufficient most days and proper care was given to our loved one. Should you decide to admit your loved one to this low grade facility, I recommend someone within your family go each day to check on care and belongings; my heart breaks for the residents who go weeks on end without a visitor, their families have no idea how much their loved one is ignored, so terribly sad. As with all businesses their focus is the almighty buck and the bottom line, however in this field of work, resident's care should not be at the bottom of the responsibility list. Shameful!!

Jared and Jason at Life force placed us with a wonderful aide named Tabitha. She cared for our…read moremother until her passing with the care and concern as if mom was her family member . The agency is very professional and quick to respond to to any questions or needs . Our family would wholeheartedly recommend them . The Many Family

I contacted life force when my dad could no longer be cared for at his assisted living home. Life…read moreForce placed a very nice woman named Bertha. Bertha was kind, sincere, and professional. She took very good care of my Dad allowing him to spend his last weeks in familiar surroundings. Jason was very communicative and always available. I would highly recommend.

This was mom's second year in Livia's Rehab. Last year she said she would move into assisted…read moreliving. Well this year we moved her into assisted living. We all love the staff and the food and all that Livia has offered Mom over these last 2 stays. Today we had her welcome meal coming into the AL side and let me tell you I felt like we were on an episode of Below Deck East Hanover addition. The chef brought one dish at a time and presented it to us with what he was serving and the food was amazing. The food always is absolutely amazing. Mom says she is eating so well that she has no room For food in between each meal. The whole building is so clean. Very happy with Livia.

My mother was here with a broken neck. Her (rude) aide picked her up by her head to scootch her…read moreup the bed! She refused to tell my mother her name and walked out when my mother was calling her for her help. Unacceptable quality of care. The social worker is very nice, however. We will not be returning to Livia. The food is disgusting as well.

My mom's been living in Brighton Gardens in West Orange for about 18 months now. She's made some…read moregood friends and the quality of care is very good. Food is pretty good, too. Staff is excellent, and that's the most important part for us. Nursing team is top notch, caring, and professional. Nurse Lisa runs the health-care team and she is easy to work with and has excellent medical judgment. Nurse Julie is also great. If your parent needs a place like this, Brighton Gardens is a good choice, I can whole heartedly recommend them

My mother currently lives in this retirement home, and after a year and a half she is still not…read morecomfortable. We were warned that this is a deficient facility, but were persuaded to come because it is under new administration. Aides wake her up at 6 am, though she needs only one medication per day which could be administered any time. and when she fell recently, the aides took half a day to come to help her. One serious problem is that the staff turns around frequently. Several staff members are long-time employees and get to know residents and care about them. but many are there for short stints, even just for weekends it seems. It makes me wonder if the short stints are a policy to save the company money. I have been in the 'memory care' or Alzheimer's wing, to visit my father with my mother, and there are aides there who ignore pleas for help by residents. Some are attentive and others just call out to feeble and distracted residents to 'sit down!.' We moved my parents to this facility, hoping my mother would count on the professional help that Brighton Gardens brags about in its advertisements and in the recorded message you hear while waiting, and waiting, to be connected to an aide. But I'm afraid we'll have to look for another residence and move them again. For a high price you get low level service and anxiety at Brighton Gardens.

Our mother has been a resident in Sunrise of West Essex since September ,2021. She is currently in…read morethe Reminiscence Care Unit. Our experience with the Sunrise staff has been very positive and our frequent visits assure us that our mother is in a safe, caring environment. The aides are attentive and nurturing. The residents under their charge are treated as individuals with respect and dignity. The administration is accessible to address questions or concerns from the family. Meals are varied, well prepared and food is available to residents upon request 24/7. While costs vary with the level of care needed, we found it comparable to other senior facilities in the area. We feel comfortable knowing our mother is in a safe, caring environment and do not hesitate to recommend consideration for senior care of a loved one.

don't do it! the place looks good but the memory ward is…read moreawful!!! just awful for $14,000 a month go somewhere else, please!!!!!

We could not be more pleased with the level of care, support, and love our father received while…read moreresiding at Victoria Mews during his final years. The entire staff is extraordinary; professional, kind and committed to excellence. The home is clean, very welcoming and exudes joy. Thank you for all you support and assistance. We will be eternally grateful too you all. Lisa B

Victoria Mews is a wonderful assisted living home. Our family has had a number of elders live there…read moreand each one is/was cared for by the staff like they are/were family. Recently we had a family member pass. The care and support for not only the elders that are still there, but also for our whole family was amazing. So many of the staff knew what had happened and were always ready with encouragement and a hug. Management went above and beyond to help us during a difficult time. It really is a family and it shows in the way they care not just for their residents but their families as well. Thank you to you all.