The Best Independent Living Communities in Somerset County, NJ

"I toured Atria Cranford this past week. Everyone was very professional, very kind and friendly. The rooms were very spacious. The dining area was very nice and large. The entire place was very cozy, clean, very nice, and welcoming. Parking was very easy. They have a very spacious parking area for family and friends. When I went to Atria, it was so nice, I just knew it was home."

"The memory care unit is an amazing place! Top notch. As an anesthesia provider CRNA, I am extremely detail oriented and medically aware and so I observed and evaluated all aspects of care before placing my Mom. First and foremost- the environment they have created comes from a place of respect from the staff towards every resident and their needs. Without exception, I observed the staff interacting in a loving and caring way. They were friendly, upbeat, smiling and hard working. Meals are served on cloth tablecloths with cloth napkins and my Mom loved ordering from a menu with many choices. They guided her through the menu and she felt like she was at a fancy restaurant every day. The food was delicious and healthy and her physical status quickly improved. She always wanted me to leave a big tip! The staff are exceptional and well trained in Alzheimer’s care. There is such a cheerful and positive atmosphere. It functions with a sense of calm and serenity that put my Mom at ease. The staff quickly learned the little nuances about my Mom and the stage of her disease. She was so happy there! They respected her and she in return respected them. They shared tidbits of themselves so she felt like they were part of her extended family and she even remembered their names. My Mom’s room was spacious, clean and inviting. We decorated it with many personal items so it felt like home to her. The meal times and activities kept her engaged and busy throughout the day. She felt loved and safe so it wasn’t difficult to leave after a visit. She felt safe and secure in her new home. We are so grateful for the exceptional care the staff gave my Mom and my entire family. We all knew she was living in an amazing place and was well loved in her final days. "

"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 toured The Willows Home. It's lovely. I talked to a couple of residents, and they're very happy there. The nurse said that they have three meals a day, entertainment, and a beautiful common room. The bedrooms were very nice. The entire place is clean, but it's not what we're looking for right now. The dining area was lovely. They have a beautiful dining table, and everyone has a place at the table. She showed me the well-stocked kitchen. They have three hot meals a day, plus snacks are available to the residents. The staff was very gracious and very understanding. She showed me around, a very nice lady. The facility was very clean and had a very pleasant smell. The bathrooms were clean. The toilets were clean. I have nothing bad to say about it. It was a very nice place. They're somewhere I would consider if they had the accessibility that my father needs right now."

"Villas of Holmdel was a new facility. It was well organized and it had a separate wing for memory care. They had resources 24 x 7 if the residents should have an issue. The place was safe. The menus were appropriate for their residents. The staff was knowledgeable and willing to help."

"I don’t normally fill these out but I’ve been truly touched by the way Sunrise welcomed my godfather during his first day. When we arrived, we were greeted by a warm a Welcome Home banner that immediately made the place feel like a caring family environment. In addition to that, there was a thoughtful welcome gift waiting in their room, its the small gestures that spoke volumes about the attention to detail and genuine care here. Neil personally made sure every part of the day was smooth and reassuring, answering all our questions with kindness and empathy. We also met Nia, she was so gentle and kind in her approach when speaking to him and creating his personalized plan. He told us he felt so special his first day. It’s comforting to know that my loved one is not only in good hands but also in a place that feels like home from the very first moment."

"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."

"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."

"My mother joined Assisted Living almost a year ago. She is a “people person” and wanted to dine and socialize with others rather than stay at home with a solitary caretaker. The staff was super helpful in helping Mom move in and acclimate. The facility is lovely and has many amenities that are available to both Independent Living residents and those in Assisted Living. Assisted Living units are divided into households of 15-18 studios and apartments, and each household features a large common living room, porch, parlor and dining room where residents congregate, socialize and dine. While some residents prefer to remain to themselves, others seem to enjoy the camaraderie that quickly develops. Mom has made several new friends and she regularly attends many well-planned activities that are sprinkled throughout the week. (Residents receive monthly calendars, so they can circle the activities that they’d like to attend.) The dining staff is courteous and helpful. Menus are provided in advance for residents to make their selections. And there are always “regular items” that can be ordered at any time, in case the offered choices are not to one’s liking ( eg., generous sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, ice cream, etc.) Alex Trotta, head of Resident Services for the Fellowship Village Medical Center, always goes above and beyond. He knows all of his residents personally and he always looks for ways to make programmatic improvements. If I had one suggestion for programs, it would be to “beef up” the weekend activity offerings, which can be scarce. But ALL of the existing weekday programs are well-attended and well received! In short, I would HIGHLY recommend Fellowship Village! My mother is thriving there at nearly 92 years of age!!!"

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"Lantern Hill was very beautiful and nice, but very expensive. It was very nice for independent living. You have your own apartment. They had lots of good amenities there. They had physical therapy and a lot of activities for seniors. I met a couple of people that had been there for a while, and they just loved it there. The apartments are very nice. They have a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom apartment. I saw the one bedroom that had a bath. They also had a guest bathroom, which was closer to the living area. They had an open kitchen area with a bar and a dining room with tables and chairs for people. The staff was very nice and accommodating. I was in a wheelchair, and she was very patient to make me wheel around and go in the elevator and take us to see the different areas. The food was good. They have a few different restaurants. There is a guard outside, and they have a large parking area."

"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."

"I will be moving into Woodbridge Hills. It was beautiful, very clean, and very bright. The rooms were big, with all brand-new appliances. The bathroom was nearly done. The floor had nice floors, those that are like. They put the vinyl on the floor. The staff were wonderful, nice, and friendly. There is no food, it's just like for regular seniors. They have activities every day, they gave me the bulletin. They have a clubhouse, a pool, and a tennis court. They got a lot of stuff going on, and every day they have different activities. It's nice. It was a little expensive. It's in a pretty good area."

"I did have a visit at Princeton Windrows, and I liked it than some of the others I saw. It's very nicely decorated. The people are very nice. They offer just about anything the residents want with regards to their activities. The apartments are very nice; they vary in size from a studio to a 2 bedroom apartment. Their food is good too. The staff was very nice as well. "