My partner was there for rehab for a mobility issue. She could not walk without extreme pain and…read morewas instructed not to put any weight on her leg. The facility did not give her a walker despite asking for one and was told if she needed to go to the bathroom to ring for help. She did as instructed, waited an hour and no one came. Rather than wet the bed she forced herself out of bed and into the bathroom - could have done extreme damage to herself. They also got a critical medication dosage wrong and when we tried to get it resolved the staff person and then the nurse - rather than offering to check with the dr - were obstinate in insisting that it was the correct dose. After some raised voices we finally got them to confer with the dr. The food was inedible - I brought lunch and dinner almost every night. Twice, in the week she was there, someone woke her in the middle of the night asking if they could change her diaper - she didn't wear a diaper. Rarely did any staff member introduce themselves and/or explain their role. Random people would walk in and start taking or asking questions and we'd have to ask them who they were and what their role was. It was very disconcerting to be woken up by a strange man in the middle of the night wanting to "change a diaper" that didn't exist. There were some patients/residents sitting in the lounge area in their wheelchairs every day with a plate of food in front of them but it looked like they could not feed themselves. I never saw anyone interact with them. It was heartbreaking. I like to believe that the staff care for the most part but they need a lot of training and/or additional staff/nurses. The room was clean The lady at the front desk in the downstairs lobby was always friendly.

My mom is now in diapers due to a fall. Every time I show up which is 4 times a day she is in a wet…read morediaper. She cry's that no one comes to help her so I have to change her and all I hear from the staff is that they are short aids which means a lot of times there are 2 aids to 50 patients.

In my opinion & experience, our family recently experienced a very upsetting and confusing…read moreadmissions process involving a Medicaid-pending married couple seeking placement together. After touring the facility, being told both my parents would be accepted and together , which was most important to my family & expressed deeply to the administration. I was encouraged to initiate the transfer process for my mother who is in another facility , after obtaining OCCO/PAS approval, and transferring one spouse into the facility all was approved , we were later informed that the second spouse was being denied due to "acuity level" and "payor "status concerns. What made this especially difficult was the lack of any clear clinical explanation despite repeated questions, while nearly every conversation focused heavily on finances, Medicaid pending status, payees, and financial responsibility paperwork & give us until Monday after a stressful week to discuss like it didn't matter . Families navigating long-term care are already overwhelmed emotionally, financially, and physically. Communication matters. Transparency matters. If there are concerns about Medicaid pending admissions, families deserve honest and direct communication before major decisions are made , especially when dealing with elderly married couples who may now face separation after relying on representations made during the admissions process. I strongly encourage families to: * read every admissions and financial form carefully, * understand the difference between POA and personal financial responsibility, * keep all communications documented * and ask detailed questions before making transfer decisions Be aware that federal law (42 CFR § 483.15) prohibits facilities from requiring a third-party guarantee of payment. As for the food , my father hates it and says it's disgusting . He said he has lost a lot of weight , he says his stomach is shrinking & he is not liking , or eating the food , he is hungry all the time however he said he can't stomach to eat the food . . I have ordered outside food to the facility upon my Dads request. My dad is Jewish , he's not at all kosher , however he liked the Kosher meals on wheels at home . Outside of PT and OT sessions, my father appears to spend nearly all day in his room/in bed with little to no meaningful activity or engagement , which to me is deeply concerning . Communication and responsiveness to the facility have also been extremely frustrating during our experience. This process has been heartbreaking and unnecessarily stressful for our family. Mother's Day weekend passed & my parents are now an hour from one another & separated due to what happened here . Disgraceful.

If your loved one cannot advocate for themselves, NEVER choose this facility. Communication is…read morepoor, my father, 99 with a broken back, was put in a room that was dark, no water, no pitcher, tv with one channel. Held captive by POA, I was powerless to move him. The aids came in one night to weigh him. Why? A man with a broken back to be hung in a net contraption? I watched him screem as they attempted to lift him and stepped in to stop it immediately. I unhooked the device and told them to get out. I had to find a nurse (no where to be found) to make sure they NEVER abused him like that again. Why in anyone's name would you put a man with a broken back inside a net? Zero compassion. No water ever in the room. I HAD TO FIND A CUP AND PITCHER for my dad. I was there often as well. He was ALWAYS thirsty when I came which tells me they were not attentive at all. He wasted away until he died with zero morphine on board because why? Oh they were "out". Grace hospice that partners with them, had to be called three times on 2 separate days to get care for my dad. Oxygen machine kept going off with a loud beep alarm. No one came and each time I had to reset it. It was extremely disruptive. It was horrible and I watched him die, his hand in mine, 8 hours without morphine and three calls out to Grace Hospice. The care is horrible, unattentive and abusive. DO NOT SEND your loved one here if they cannot advocate for themselves. This was the MOST HORRIBLE experience and I can never get it out of my head. My father is at peace but it was a horrible, suffering death. Type of Care: No compassion - all transactional Communication with family: Terrible Room: Dirty and dark Staff: Unengaged DO NOT SEND YOUR LOVED ONE HERE IF THEY CANNOT ADVOCATE for themselves. TERRIBLE PLACE.

My father was placed here after a broken back confirmed by hosptial. He was 99 years old. He was…read moreplaced in a room, dark, TV with one channel, no water or pitcher in sight upon first visit. I KNEW this was not for him. (unfortunately I have no POA to move him). I went often and one night three aids came into his room, closed the door behind them and had a weighing contraption they proceeded to hook him up to. I said "He has a broken back", their reply it will only take a second. They put a NET on it and proceeded to lift him. He started screaming "Stop, please stop" at which time I stepped in and stopped what they were doing as clearly this was causing excrutiating pain. I unhooked the equipment and told them to get out after mandhandling my father. I had to find a nurse (none around) and instruct that is NEVER to happen again. He died in their care three days after that catastrophic event while I sat with him, no morphine in sight. 8 hours without any morphine, none on the premise. I called Hospice three times, it never arrived and he passed a terrible death 8 hours later while I sat helpless and held his hand. DO NOT BRING YOUR LOVED ONE HERE. The care is terrible, communication worse and its not a place for someone if they cannot advocate for themselves.

This place is awful. Dirty, uncaring, and should be shut down. Do not but your loved one is this…read morefacility. My sisters put my father here and everytime I came to visit he was lying in a pool of urine. Soaked through his diaper. Never cleaned and just neglected. He had a bed sore that was so big and open I am surprised he die from sepsis. Gross facility all around. How they are in business is beyond me. We need to do better for our elders.

My mom recently became a resident of the Eastern Star Home. She would always tell me that if she…read moreneeded to be put in a Home, she wanted to be at the Eastern Star Home. Everyone always told me what good care they received there, and I can attest to that. From the first day that she arrived they took great care of her, attending to her every need. I am so thankful to the many people that work at the Eastern Star Home for all the care they gave to my mom, the professional and loving way they took care of mom and myself. They showed Mom and my family such compassion that is helped my family at this difficult time. Everyone that works there is an asset to the Home and on behalf of my sister, niece and nephews I want to say a big thank you. Mom last days on this earth were spent in a place where she was loved and cared for.

From the owner: New Jersey Eastern Star Home is a hidden gem located conveniently in Bridgewater, New Jersey. We…read moreare a one-of-a kind, non-profit nursing center providing a unique approach to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Founded by the Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey, a non-denominational, fraternal charitable organization, New Jersey Eastern Star Home is open to the public and welcomes all. Whether your loved one needs round-the-clock nursing care, occasional assistance, or requires short-term post-hospital care, you'll have peace of mind knowing that we have every resident's best interest at heart. In fact, we were named a US News & World Report Best Nursing Home 2012-2014! As a trusted not-for-profit with a proven track record in Bridgewater for over fifty-five years, we continually reinvest in our community in ways that enhance our residents' care.

damon house has Done an amazing job .. teaching my son things , they never new! the staff are so so…read moregood . the administration (Jackie ) thank u and Mr Larry. who I admire and am so blessed he is a amazing counselor and I recommend Damon house highly my son was a tough one to help. thank you for all your dedication and compassion. Jackie , thank you I will always be grateful for all u have done , and I hope people see the program and reach out , this is a great program. Then , it is all up each client , but they have ALL the tools to be successful!!!

This is a place of learning and achieving who you really want to be when your lost and need help…read more It's a tough place that has a lot of rules that people like me didn't like to follow. I was lost. I was a criminal. I was an unproductive member of society. I saw no hope in my life until I went there. Just to let everyone know my name is Damon. It's actually why I picked this place because it literally had my name written all over lol. I just have to say that this place, the idea, the caring staff who never gave up on me saved my life. It wasn't easy but that's what they taught me. Life is not easy. Although the more I learned from Damon House made my life a lot easier than what it was. The staff are so dedicated to saving lives it's hard to believe that you feel that a stranger you've never met cares for you so much. Cares for you to point that they give up their wants and needs to help you. I'd say give up their happiness to help you but I realized helping you made them happy. I love this place (although I didn't love it when I first got there lol). It took a while for me to realize the good in people and I have come to realize the GREATNESS in Damon House and their staff. The director truly cares about everyone and that sets the example for her staff. I thank God that I was dumb enough to pick that program just because I shared the same name! lol. Thank you Damon House!

Seven days of targeted rehabilitation! It was a humbling experience due to the fact that everyone,…read moreno exceptions, was professional, knowledgeable, and sweet to the core! After 20 years of four different back surgeries, I had a lower lumbar fusion with some complications that were extremely painful. I ended up being shipped off to Care 1 up the road and found myself back in the ER in less than 12 hours. I'm not going to trash the other place but I'm only going to say that I've finally ended up in the right place! I can't say enough good things for every single individual at ARI! They were attentive, respectful and extremely caring... it is very rare to find all of that in one place! At the risk of sounding corny they were like angels that rescued me and now I'm finally home with a new outlook! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you and God bless you!

Unfortunately, I have had many reasons to visit physical therapist. I have been to many of them…read moreand what I found is they give me the same routine every time and have someone supervise me that is like a robot. What I found at Atlantic Rehab is the therapist, Adonis, works with you every step of the way and tailors your work out to meet you daily needs. Do fool around with your health. If you need rehab, make it a point to go to Atlantic Rehabilitation in Hillsborough.

Last year, the NJ Health Department fined the place for gross understaffing violations; the former…read moreadministrator was dismissed, as was a nurse, who is also under investigation by the NJ State Board of Nursing..for violating patient privacy laws...her incompetence led to officers from the local police department being dispatched and an elderly patient (92 years old) being compelled to temporarily leave the facility on a frigid night in the middle of January. At least two lawsuits are pending against the place, and there is a long laundry list of complaints and violations. Do a GOOGLE search and type in Embassy Manor Abuse and read about the disgraceful history of this place...as well as the reviews on its FB page...and then decide if this is a place where you want to send a loved one....

I decided to bring back my mom to embassy manor and i am very happy with their care. They have good…read morefood always clean . Their recreation department is the best . Manisha is always so nice and they share with me how my mom is doing . I would definitely recommend my friends and family for short term or long term care there. Admissions are very easy just a form to fill . Excellent job and thank you

My loved one had a good experience. Just one little hiccup with meds from the nurse but other than…read morethat the facility was good. Sam the clinician is the best!!! Bridget was great also. Just stay on top of the head nurse. Phone calls were daily and they answered all questions.

If it were not for this program and the individuals who work at SOBA, I would not be here today…read more After many years of struggling with substance abuse, I finally decided to get the help I needed. Initially, I chose to seek treatment at SOBA because of their excellent reputation and high success rate of treatment. The care that I received while a patient at SOBA lived up to their noteworthy reputation. The medical services, in addition to the therapy that is provided to clients is exceptional. The level of care is far above any other treatment program in the area. The staff members at SOBA played a critical role in my recovery. These individuals are not only highly trained in their field of expertise, but they also created an environment of acceptance and support. I attribute much of my success of maintaining my sobriety to SOBA and the excellent they provided to me. I am forever thankful for SOBA.

The first two appointments went well, but the third one went very poorly. The therapists change…read morefrequently, and it seems they don't read each client's chart; they aren't aware of the exercises people are doing and leave patients feeling very neglected. It is a very bad place--I do not recommend it.

Just completed physical therapy for my shoulder and I'm very happy with the results! The staff is…read morevery knowledgeable and compassionate and I recommend them without hesitation.