Independent Living Communities in Edison, NJ

"I'm moving into The Delaney at The Green. Because it's new and probably only half-filled, it means that the people who are moving in there will be my age. I liked the idea that nobody else had lived in the apartment before. I have a one-bedroom apartment with one bathroom, a den or office, where I'll put a desk and that'll be where I'll do my paperwork. Everything was new and the kitchen was beautiful with granite-looking countertops. It had a full kitchen and everything was full size. You don't buy in. It's just a month-to-month rent. They would serve 3 meals a day, but breakfast was more of a continental breakfast. So, there would be pastries and there was the cappuccino machine, and the coffee's wonderful. There would be fruit cups and hard-boiled eggs. This was a buffet and you just take what you want. For the other meals, you go in and order what you want. The staff was very knowledgeable, and I thought everything was wonderful there. What they do there is they give you $500 that's included in your monthly fee. So, you're going to pay that whether you use it or not. But then if you go over $500, it will be extra and you'll get billed for it. The building itself was very contemporary, which might not be my style, but it felt delightful."

"My father in law has been a resident at the Villas for over two years. During the past two years the amazing staff have embraced him like one of their own which as you can imagine takes tremendous amount of anxiety off a family. For a resident who is going to be 96 you can only imagine the comfort that he feels from all of the attention that he is receiving. Over the past two years he had a number of health and wound issues nonrelated to the facility that have required a significant amount of attention by the nursing team. This has been addressed not only timely but by constant updates to the family on the status of his wound care and health status on a regular basis, sometimes daily, sometimes weekly. The wound program led by Joy has been amazing, attentive and proactive in facilitating wound healing. The wound program includes daily monitoring, treatment, weekly wound rounds with a Nurse Practitioner, and nutritional assessment with the Registered Dietician. What a relief for him not to have to leave the facility for any additional treatment. The entire Nursing Team including Laquasia, Joy, Sue, Becka, and others treat him like their own family member. The nursing team are continuously monitoring him and are accessible and responsive to any questions or concerns we as a family have. My father-in-law is not an overly social person however the activity team led by Kristin get him up and engaged and “smiling” which is by no means an easy feat. The Villas does an amazing job with their big events including a Luau last month complete with a “hula dancer” and this month Octoberfest for the residents and families which included arts and crafts, petting zoo and face painting which was enjoyed by all. My father in law is not the easiest however he goes into the dining room and the dining staff immediately meet his nutritional requests with constant attention. Overall, as a family we feel that we have made the right choice in choosing The Villas as a home for our family member and couldn’t be happier."

"I liked the tour I had at The Willows Home. It was good. I like the staff who gave the tour, and they called me after that. They seemed to be nice people. I like the price, too, and I think the staff was courteous. It's a house that they transformed into assisted living because the house has about 12 rooms. The house is very old, but it's clean. The layout is good."

"I went down to Quality Home Residence yesterday, and I didn't like what I saw. I didn't want to live in a private house like that. I don't like that. I live in a palace. It's beautiful here. We have a nice apartment here. I didn't like the area at Quality Home Residence. I'm a veteran, and I'm going to pursue a place where Veterans would pay most of it. However, $4200 a month living in that place is ridiculous. Where I'm living now, I don't spend that kind of money. It's like a house in a rural area. I went down there, and the grass is growing in the yard. I'm not looking for anything like that. I would rather stay where I'm at, which is nice, and have in-home care for a couple of days a week, just to give me a break. It would be much cheaper because the VA will pay for four hours for five days, and it's not costing me anything out of my pocket. The staff was good. They tried to explain everything to us, but after I saw the place, I didn't want to live in a house. I looked around, and I found this other place down here in Monroe Township, affordable housing for seniors. It's nice, and it's a luxury thing. To go down to Quality Home Residence is like going backwards. We are in our 80s, and we want to make sure that we live comfortably. They didn't have any amenities, and in the area, the grass needed cutting. People were sitting on a porch. They could improve the appearance of the house. It's clean and everything."

Carnegie East House provides enriched housing for an active community of older adults. We provide the freedom of independent living while delivering customized services to those residents who need them. Our caring and dedicated staff is committed to maintaining a safe and comfortable setting as our residents open a new chapter of their lives. Services at Carnegie East House Among our many programs and services, our residents have access to: 24-hour Concierge Nurse Practitioner LMSW Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Personal Care Workers Medication Assistance Program Housekeeping Services Dining Services We are Licensed by the NYS Department of Health. We accept Most Long Term Care Policies.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory

"We also visited Bella Terra. We talked to family members and the people. We saw what they were eating. I talked to staff members as well. They were on top of things, and the people were happy. It was a nice place to be in an assisted living place. We looked at something where people in general were happy. "

"The staff is very efficient, attentive and outstanding. Please keep up the good work so the residents will always be appreciative. "

"I love Residence at Roosevelt Park. I went on the tour, and I met someone there. I've been there twice, and I love the way the place is laid out. The security is good. It's bright and cheery. They have a gym and a little café. It's a great location. It's right by the park, and you got the hospital 2 minutes away. The person who assisted me was really nice and very helpful. If I have questions, I could call her. There's no dining or anything there. You got your own apartment and your own kitchen and all that. They have a monthly calendar that they put out and they have an activities room where they do movies and cards and stuff like that. Once a week they have a coffee hour, so it seems like they have a lot going on."

"Maintenance response is excelLent since Jennifer has been over this department. I had a problem with plumbing Today and response was amazing. Sanchez immediately and very professionally resolved the issue. Previously my blinds needed replaced , issue was resolved in the same manner. Great job"

"I've only been to Woodbridge Hills a couple of times, but so far, it's really beautiful. It's very well-kept. They just renovated. I don't know if they renovated the whole place, but I know Mom's entire building, all the appliances there are new and they let the residents choose what colors they want for paint. They repaint everything before they move in. She has a washer and dryer. Then they have a small closet on their little porch for storage. They have a clubhouse and a place where they can watch movies and do activities. I think there are two pools. They have a whole calendar of different stuff that they do, like arts and crafts or cards and play games and bingos and stuff like that. She said that everyone there was very nice. It is a gated community but what bothers me is that one entrance has a guardhouse and the other entrance just has a gate. Then when it had snowed, the gates were up. So, I don't know if the township comes in and does plowing or what that's why the gates were up, but I was thinking that the gates really shouldn't be up all the time if they're paying more money to be in a safer environment or whatever. It seems pretty safe still though. Each building has a little foyer and then the second door is locked, so you can't go in unless you get buzzed in. So, that's an extra safety measure. They make bracelets and during the winter, they have something like decorating your own wine glasses. They have a different group of stuff. They have lunch or something one day, but they ask you first so they can reserve a spot and know how many people would go. For some of the arts and crafts, they ask for minimal fees. I think it was like $5 or something, but they have stuff for them to do so that's good."

"Park Terrace Senior is a community for anybody who is 55 and over. They have a gym and activities that you can go to. They also have a senior adult community that you can go every day. They have buses if you need to go somewhere. The security is good. They give you a washer and dryer in your apartment. It is nice. I'm just getting a 1-bedroom. I don't need anything bigger than that. Every apartment has a terrace, which was nice too. So far everybody was very nice, and the tour was nice. You make your own food since it's independent. Once a month they have a community dinner, and you can join if you want. You just put your name on the list, and if you don't want to join you don't have to. The person who gave the tour was excellent, and the facility was beautiful. The place was very clean. They were doing everything while I was there, like vacuuming and dusting. They are on top of everything."

"I toured The Bristal at Somerset for my mom. It's a very active community. It's got a very youthful vibe to it. When we went in, we didn't see a lot of residents just sitting around unoccupied like they do in so many places. Everybody seemed to be engaged in activity and they emphasized that. My mom is going to be in what's called a friendship suite. It's a shared entryway, storage area, and kitchenette, and each resident has a private bathroom and private bedroom. The staff who showed us around was great and so was her assistant. They're very accommodating to our finances and mom's needs. They've been wonderful. They have a good array of food choices from what I can see. They also have a bistro that serves snacks and social hour."

"Lantern Hill was very nice and new. They have trips to different places for the residents, they play bridge and other intellectual things. Most important of all, the food was good. Everything about this community was nice."

"Esplanade was a very nice place, but the rooms were very small. It was expensive. The grounds were nice; it’s like a hotel. They had a back terrace, a game room downstairs, and the building itself was very nice. They take them on trips, and they have parties. The neighborhood is fairly good. "