My father spent the last two months of his life at Villa Marie Claire, in the care of its…read moreextraordinary staff, before passing away following a battle with glioblastoma. I never expected to look back on a hospice facility with such fondness, but that is the gift Villa Marie Claire gave our family. First of all, the pictures in the yelp profile are old and were taken before the facility was renovated during COVID. The grounds and facility are beautiful, serene, and peaceful. That peace is part of the care itself. The entire staff is deeply competent, but more importantly, they are warm and loving. During my father's final days, my sister and I stayed in the guest rooms, and even as our hearts were breaking, we felt as though we were being cared for in a hotel. The nursing staff looked after my father with a devotion that felt familial, as if he were one of their own. The food was wonderful, for patients and families alike. Mitch, the head chef, cooks with love. He goes out of his way to keep everyone nourished, but also to form a real bond with each person lucky enough to eat from his kitchen. He learned my father's favorite meals and tracked down oysters and lobster for one of his last dinners. He made chocolate chip cookies on demand for my sister, who has a notorious sweet tooth. The night before my father passed, Mitch sat with me and my sister while we cried, and shared stories of the deep conversations he'd had with my dad, and how much they had meant to him. My mother, who was with my father every day, in many ways was treated like a patient of a different, but equally important, kind. Her needs were tended to as much as my father's. And most of all, I'd like to thank Dr. Charles Vialotti, the resident doctor. As far as I know, he may be the only hospice doctor in the world who lives at his facility, every day of the year. Based on what I observed, the man may never sleep, because his commitment to his patients and their families trumps his need for rest. He has devoted his life to bettering the lives of patients and their loved ones in their darkest moments. He connected with my father, listened to his wishes, and customized his care so that he could be comfortable and at peace. He somehow found hours in his day to spend with us, getting to know our family and offering his wisdom and guidance. He connected deeply with our entire family, sat with us for hours as my father was dying, and made us feel at home. Villa Marie Claire brought light, warmth, understanding, and love into the darkest time of our lives. We are forever grateful, and we will return to thank everyone who cared for my father and for our family. I can't imagine that there could be a better place for any patient and their family.

My mother passed away recently at Villa Marie Claire Hospice. While she was only there for a short…read moretime she was treated with kindness and compassion. The staff from Dr. Charles Vialotti, nurses, Concierges Bob-Rachael-Andy, cleaning staff, etc. were all friendly and very helpful at all times. I cannot recommend Villa Marie enough. Dr. Charles Vialotti vision for compassionate competent hospice care should be used as a model for healthcare facilities.

My wife spent three weeks at Family of Caring in Ridgewood NJ in June 2026. I cannot express more…read moremy gratitude to the entire staff for the responsiveness and expert care she received. I give this facility a top grade .

I am very surprised that the state doesn't do something about this place. The aids where name…read morebadges. However supervisors, nurses, nursing supervisors, etc...do not. When asked their names they refuse to identify themselves. As a patient don't I have the right to know who is treating me and who I am talking to? The ordered me a walker...I already had one at home....they ordered me a commode which I already had one at home....they ordered me a shower stool...which I already had one at home.....when I told them to cancel the orders they told me that it's too late and I have to take them. They told me that they ordered them without my knowledge because that's the way they do things..... There are many other rehab places....pass this one by.

LifeSource helped my family through the worst week of our lives. The nurses were patient, kind and…read morecaring. They went above and beyond and were with us every step of the way, even helping to arrange for a priest to come to our home for last rites. I don't know what we would have done without them helping to transition my mother to a comfortable a peaceful passing. I highly recommend them for hospice care.

Terrible experience attempting to bring hospice services to assisted living facility. Very poor…read morecommunication among staff, family members and facility: no one there talks to one another and doesn't return calls. When we tried to get on the same page, the executive director pulled the plug and declined to take the case, delaying end-of-life care for our loved one. Awful!

I have tried several healthcare agencies to assist my elderly parent; frankly, some have been…read moreappalling in lack of care from the office staff and, even worse, the aides. Unicity has been stellar. This agency -- the office staff and all the aides -- is prompt, caring, professional, and does a great job with my mom. I can't begin to express how working with them has eased an enormous weight off my shoulders, knowing my mom is in such good hands. They get an A+ from me and my family. Thank you, Unicity.

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I waited a month after my mother's passing to write this review so I could have some distance and…read moreperspective from the events. I contracted with Alvita to care for my mother during the last two months of her life after she was injured in a fall. I paid for 24 hour home care seven days a week. Other than Fabienne, I found the caregivers sorely lacking in the most basic of qualities such as companionship and emotional support. Also, other than Fabienne, the one on one care for which they were hired (toileting, hygiene assistance, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc) was mostly delegated by them to the staff at the assisted living facility where my mother resided, which negated the whole point of hiring them in the first place. Chronic lateness was also the norm. Most arrived 10-20 minutes late for the start of the night shift The night shift crew was especially problematic. In addition to generally not performing the basic tasks for which they were hired ("it's not my job" was the common refrain, even though it literally was their job), they often did not even stay in the same room as my mother who was a fall risk. Some slept on the sofa in the living room during the night shift, some spent the night shift doing schoolwork in a separate room, and some spent hours of the night shift on their phone in the hallway outside of the apartment. The complaints became so numerous from the staff at the assisted living facility and from the hospice nurses that I eventually had to change agencies for the night shift. Three of the low points during the Alvita night shift require special mention. (1) There was the night that my mother sat in her own feces for the entirety of the night. When Hospice arrived in the morning, the waste was dry and hard and had been there all night, despite a 12 hour Alvita shift. (2) Many nights, my mother was put to bed at 7 PM for convenience sake without any social interaction or kindness on the part of the aide. (3) My mother suffered a skin tear on her arm the night after I complained about the aides sleeping on the job. I was told that she injured herself, but there are no witnesses other than the Alvita aide involved. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Fabienne. She was the primary Alvita daytime aide for my mother. Fabienne went above and beyond the call of duty. She exuded kindness and compassion. She took the utmost care of my mother and treated her with dignity and respect. When Fabienne was on the job, the staff at the assisted living facility and the hospice staff took a break because everyone knew that she had everything under control. This is the level of care advertised by Alvita and the level of care that I paid for, but only Fabienne met the mark. Not only did she meet expectations, but she blew everyone away with her level of care.

My grandfather received such amazing care from Alvita. From the very start, everyone from Alvita…read morewas so compassionate during this difficult time for my family. From the liaison to our home health aide, the care was outstanding. The communication between my family and Alvita was top notch and we knew everything happening every step of the way. The staff at Alvita is what truly makes this company so special. I highly recommend!

Beth O'Connor, the Client Care Liaison at Alvita Care, is simply the best consultant you could ever…read morehave. She, as well as the entire staff at Alvita Care, are all super professional, very understanding, patient, caring, and extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of home care. Beth is super punctual, shows up on time (as promised), calls you back, texts you, and responds back immediately within seconds. In addition, she is very easy to communicate with, and is exceptionally responsible. She, as well as the entire Alvita Care staff, consistently go "above and beyond" for all their clients. In addition, Beth is extremely knowledgeable, super patient, extra kind, highly qualified, and very considerate; plus she carefully listens to every one of your concerns. She, as well as everyone at Alvita Care, are definitely top-notch and superb, and will take all your personal concerns into consideration, plus they will not stop helping you until you are completely satisfied. They are excellent, excellent, excellent! But you can't go wrong asking for Beth O'Connor as your Client Care Liaison. She is super knowledgeable, courteous, professional, patient, and always open to all your suggestions and ideas... while, at the same time, willing to share her own expertise, personal experience, and indispensable know-how. She is more than just great - she is superb, super fantastic and goes "above and beyond" for all her clients. We are extremely satisfied with the entire Alvita Care family, and will continue to use their services for all our home care needs. Do not go to anyone else. Beth, as well as the entire Alvita Care family, are simply the best! Most recently, Beth also assisted us in hiring two home care attendants that are both absolutely perfect in every regard.. and one of them is even bilingual, as we had requested. We just couldn't have done it without Beth. She has been indispensable, and has patiently helped us throughout this entire process. She is definitely the greatest asset that Alvita Care can ever have. Finally, we are very grateful and fortunate to have found both Beth O'Connor, and the entire Alvita Care family, and will not hesitate to refer them to our family, friends, co-workers, and you, the reader. With Beth O'Connor and Alvita Care you can never, ever go wrong!

Incredible!! I live in Maine and my mom is in the hospital in NYC. Stephanie has treated me like…read morefamily advocating for mom to find the proper PT facility. I will be hiring these AMAZING ladies to take care of mom when she returns home. BRAVO!!!

I unfortunately had to deal with this company as a hospice facility and they were by far the worst…read more The communication was poor, the urgency of the equipment being delivered and the medications which all come from a third party vendor. They have vendors all over the state and most of them are within an hour from where we live. Donna and tracy were horrendous. Tracy, the nurse sold me as a salesperson.I suppose, because her nursing skills and care facilitate her were poor. My family member passed and no one has even picked up the equipment yet or reached out to us. They sell you on the 24 hour service but it's all lies. If you need to use this type of service, use the hospital directly. Hospitals also have their own pharmacies.

When we started our search for a nursing home for Dad, we knew we wanted somewhere in close…read moreproximity to Oradell, because most of us live there. Dad did not need a home that looked 'pretty or fancy'; for us it was about the quality of care he was going to receive. The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was a place most of us passed on a regular basis because it was on the way to Shop Rite. It was recommended to us by one of our in-law's families whose parent was a resident at the time and had so many nice things to say about it. When we visited, we were impressed by the staff and had a good feel for the facilities. It was important to us that Dad received one-on-one care and we were offered a private room on the sub-acute wing. We checked Dad into his room and within a week they had moved him closer to the nurse's station so they could keep a closer eye on him. Dad was 88 at the time and suffering from dementia and physical limitations. Fortunately, he still knew who we were but needed assistance walking and getting dressed. Before moving Dad into the Armenian Home, he had attempted a few escapes at home. The staff made sure he was always wearing a monitor so they would be alerted if he left his chair or bed at any time. Over the 4 1/2 years that Dad lived at the Armenian Home our family would visit regularly. There are six of his kids, plus spouses, as well as grandkids and friends that would stop in at any time of day to visit or help feed him. We were always greeted by the staff at the front desk with smiles and friendly banter and the aides were all very friendly and accommodating. If we wanted to feed Dad, they would make sure that we had everything we needed, especially apple sauce, his favorite. You see, later in Dad's stay, it became more difficult to feed him and maintain a healthy weight. Fortunately, the staff members were aware of all his favorite foods and knew just how to get Dad to eat when we couldn't.....they have their tricks!! We cannot say enough about the overall care that the nursing staff gave Dad throughout his stay. We were always notified promptly if there was ever a concern about his health. Everything from a head cold, to a fever, to a reddish color on his big toe. In the 4 1/2 years that Dad was a resident at the Armenian Home, he never had to be taken to the hospital. They were always able to care for him and keep his health in check. The nursing staff was always there in case we had any questions or concerns. When we decided to bring Hospice in to help manage Dad's pain from his lack of mobility, the nursing staff worked closely with them and was in constant contact with us if there were any changes in Dad's condition. Never once did we doubt the quality of service Dad was receiving. During the last week of Dad's life, many of us were coming and going, spending hours just congregating in his room. The staff allowed us to spend as much time with Dad as we wished; even permitting overnight stays when we felt the end was nearing. We recall a staff member from the kitchen stopping by and asking us if we needed anything to eat or drink. The entire staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. We are so grateful to the Armenian Home and especially to the staff on Dad's floor for the care he received. From the aides to the nursing staff and all the doctors that monitored him, they all treated him with love and respect. We had total confidence and faith that Dad was in good hands, which gave us great comfort and peace of mind. We wish to thank everyone at The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for taking care of Dad with compassion and dignity when we couldn't anymore. Warmest regards, The McGovern Family

From the owner: Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accommodates residents who require clinically complex or…read morepost-acute care, including residents who require long-term, respite, and memory care.

We were so thankful all that TLC have done for us. The…read moreowner of the company went above and beyond to help my mother. My mother speaks only Chinese and we had hard time to get Chinese speaking aide after her surgery. I found TLC online and at first they told us they didn't have Chinese aide however they would try their best. I didn't hold much of hope at the moment and continued trying other agencies. But then ,Sue, the owner kept me updated every step and 48 hours later , they found this wonderful Chinese aide for us . I highly recommend TLC

TLC took great care of my elderly mother. They had a very professional demeanor and very fast…read moreturnaround time. Highly recommend!