The Chelsea at Forsgate was very nice. It was meal time when we went there, there's a lobby outside of the dining room and the residents were all over the place, like the holding room. My husband, brother and I had an awful feeling. It was almost like they were being corralled. It really turned us off. Not only that, everybody was exposed to everybody in that small crowded space. A lot of them were in wheelchairs and walkers and there were all kinds of crowds. We all got a terrible feeling. Actually one of the residents said, "don't do it, you don't want to come here". It was very uncomfortable to see them in that environment. It almost felt like they were moving animals like it was feeding time; it almost felt inhumane to me. I didn't like that feeling at all. The dining room was empty, so I don't know why they didn't just take them in and feed them where they're sitting or let them at least sit and be comfortable. That bothered us. It was a very uncomfortable feeling. The place itself was nice. We actually know someone that has their mother there and they're very happy with it, but we were turned off by that. The rooms were very nice. They had a happy hour going on in the lobby and that lobby was actually very small. There were people that were trying to get in, but there was no place for them.
The Chelsea at Forsgate
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
8 Reviews
319 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of The Chelsea at Forsgate
Assisted Living Reviews for The Chelsea at Forsgate
April 27, 2020
I visited this facility
December 18, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is living at The Chelsea and we love it. The staff is fantastic and responsive. My mother is adjusting and it makes life better for all of us. You have to remember that it takes time for them to adjust.
October 04, 2016
I visited this facility
I visited The Chelsea at Forsgate with mom. They were very nice people, and they said that they would take her if I wanted respite care for 2 weeks. If I wanted to go away without mom, they would take her. The other places if you wanted to go away, you would have to put your mom in for a month, but they would take her for 2 weeks. I looked at the cost, and by the time I would be done with the care that she would need, it would run about $8,000 and that’s the way it would be with all of them. It was a very nice place, and I can’t say anything otherwise, but my mom now goes to adult day care during the day. I’m sure if she went there, she’d be very happy.
November 30, 2015
I am/was a resident of this facility
For the time being, I’m living at the Chelsea. I’m not staying there though; it’s just a temporary situation. I don’t like it because they’re always short-staffed, and they charge you for every single little thing. I had three occasions where I couldn’t breathe, and I rung for the aide, and there was no aide to come. I had to call 911 myself, so the care there is not what they claim it is for what they’re charging anyway. I wouldn’t put my mother in there. The rooms are very small; there are two people in a room, and it depends what you get for a roommate. They don’t match the people up the way they should. The activities are very limited. They fired the bus driver, so for a whole month they said they had no bus driver so they didn’t go anywhere. The dining room could be cleaner. They need to improve. It’s the management that I don’t like.
November 25, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother is in The Chelsea at Forsgate. She likes it. The staff is absolutely patient and caring. She has a little, clean room. The food is good, and they have recreational activities for people to do if they want to participate.
October 30, 2015
I visited this facility
The one who toured me around The Chelsea at Forsgate was very helpful. The rooms were good, and this facility was my first choice for my uncle. I saw the dining area and their activity room. I liked that they had a lot more male residents than the other places. They did a lot of activities and board games. It was very clean. I have my boss' mother-in-law living here, and she has had no problems with them. It's well run.
July 28, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Everything at The Chelsea at Forsgate is very clean. The staff has been very helpful. My dad seems to be adjusting well to it. They have trips, movie nights, and bingo. The rooms are immaculate. The food is good.
September 01, 2014
I visited this facility
The Chelsea is a very active community and very busy. They do have a ton of activities for the residents to get involved in. The activity director keeps them very much engaged in different things. The rooms were nice, but average.
Costs for The Chelsea at Forsgate
Services and Amenities of The Chelsea at Forsgate
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Assisted Living Starting At: $4950/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $7470/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 155
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Training Areas
- Memory Care Training
Licenses
- State Licenses: 082462
About The Chelsea at Forsgate
Located in Monroe Township, The Chelsea at Forsgate offers a variety of senior living options, including assisted living and memory care. We aim for our residents to maintain an active and independent lifestyle within a caring and supportive environment. We offer a lifestyle program that encourages residents to get to know their peers through numerous discussion activities, clubs, and social gatherings. If staying in isn’t your loved one’s idea of a good time, we also offer weekly bus trips to shop and run errands, as well as dining outings to local restaurants and a monthly trip to Parx Casino. When not in scheduled programs, residents often enjoy relaxing in the window lined parlor, where you can often find a resident or guest tickling the ivories on our community piano.
Featuring a wellness team that can tend to all your loved one’s needs and a housekeeping and maintenance team that aims to keep our community in impeccable shape, you can be sure your loved one is leading a worry-free life at The Chelsea at Forsgate.
Features & Amenities
- 24-hour professional trained staff
- Full-time registered nurse (RN)
- Health and wellness program
- Daily scheduled activities
- Scheduled transportation to shopping, local attractions, events, and more
- 24-hour emergency response system
- On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Weekly housekeeping
- Linen and laundry service
- Restaurant-style dining room with delicious, nutritious menu choices
- Private dining room for family meals and special events
- Game Room
- Fireside Parlor
- Activities room
- Beauty/barber salon
- Specialized 24-hour care for those with memory care needs
What Makes Us Special
We are an active, vibrant community and our residents are warm and welcoming to new residents. We have a long-tenured staff, many of whom are family members. They treat our residents with great care!
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