The Best Nursing Home Communities in Essex County, NJ

"My mother is in Lincoln Park Renaissance Rehab & Nursing. It's excellent. I'm very happy with them. It's very clean. The staff is awesome. They take very good care of my mother, who is hard to take care of. They're always friendly and always smiling. They have little concerts, they play games, they have art classes, and Zumba. It's very active. There are a few things every day. My mother said the food is very good. The choices are good, and it tastes good."

"My sister was a resident of CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living. It's very well-kept and very clean. It's very bright. There's a lot of windows in their facility. All the rooms from the main first floor have several large windows where people go to eat, talk, and do different events like games and bingo and things like that. The staff was very caring, hands-on, and professional. As for the activities, there are a number of them. Every day they have at least one thing, if not multiple things. She told me the food was really good and healthy. They gave you options."

"Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation Healthcare Facility is very impressive They provide high caliber care. The rooms are clean, very sanitary, cozy and great view. The food is tasty and nutritious . Three meals a day breaktfast, lunch and dinner. On Wednesdays they set up the Dining Hall like a restaurant with linen table cloth silverware a menu describing the appetizer, entree and dessert. The entire staff are very attentive and make you feel that patient care is their utmost priority."

"Brighton Gardens of Edison was very clean and very neat. Everything was on ground level, so we didn't have to worry about any staircases or anything. It was very well lit and easily accessible. The rooms were very clean, modern, neat, and all pretty new. We went through the kitchen, and everybody who was eating there looked very happy. The staff was very nice, courteous, and professional. There was no pressure. No sales pitches. They just let us take a look and walk around."

"I’m very happy with the rehab and food in this establishment. They treated me amazing, I’m very impressed with the neatness and cleanliness of this establishment. Really remarkable. Thank you for taking such good care of me."

"It is truly a difficult decision to have a parent reside in a Nursing Home instead of at home but sometimes there is no choice for the family based on their needs. I feel so incredibly grateful that my own mother was a resident at Dry Harbor Nursing Home since the summer of 2022 until her recent passing in March of 2024. In her final years my mother was on the tenth floor of Dry Harbor and was in absolute excellent care. The staff lead by Managing Nurse Tamara was hard working, dedicated, kind and patient with my mother putting my siblings and me at ease knowing our mom was in good hands. On my daily visits I asked questions and showed concern for my mother's health and spirits. Tamara, the managing nurse kept me posted on any new developments in my mother's health or any change in her overall well being. If she was unable to call herself for any reason she directed and left notes for other staff members to notify me of anything that seemed concerning. This gave me such peace of mind. Janet, Lucy, and Pauline just to name a few of the staff, I wish I could mention everyone, were absolute angels in my mother's life during her time in Dry Harbor. Zyrra the social worker was so sweetly kind and patient whenever I have needed her assistance and when reaching out to me in need of information or to provide me with information. Eva the dietician was always willing to try different foods that may help my mother continue eating as her tastes and appetite changed and diminished as her health declined. I went to the home right after a long day of work and considering my fatigue I always felt relieved to be greeted by the smiling faces of the reception staff. Their kindness was truly welcomed and appreciated. The employees of the business offices were also kind, patient and so helpful when it came to the task of filling out paperwork and securing insurance and such which we all know can be tedious but necessary. So overall my family and I were pleased by the care our mother received at Dry Harbor but personally I would like to address a special thank you to the tenth floor staff as they truly helped to give me peace of mind with the care my mother received in the final days of her life. To Lucy trying to help convince my mother ever so kindly to eat to keep her strength up and making sure she was comfortable and calm. To Janet for answering all of my questions as soon as I stepped off the elevator and always with patience, respect and empathy for my concern for my mother. Also for not hesitating to call the managing nurse whenever either she or I believed my mother needed specific attention or help. To Pauline the miraculous angel who called me the morning my mother passed because using the judgement of her experience and the mutual opinion of Tamara predicted that my mom may not survive that day. Their intuition and professional assessment was correct. I will always be grateful for that phone call in the morning that made it possible for my siblings and I to be with my mother at the moment of her death. That was a precious gift. My mother passed away and even after the staff at Dry Harbor continue to be kind and patient and helpful. Thanks to all the staff members that made the experience a little easier during a difficult time for our family."

"The staff is amazing they treat you with care. My stay during rehab was so good. Thank you for your care and your help."

"Regency Heritage gave my husband tender loving care while he was in this beautiful facility. I am indebted to the staff more specifically to the dedication and kind regards of folk like Evette and others on the first floor. When my husband moved to the second floor we were met with another group of dedicated professionals. The expert professionals in the rehabilitation unit were phenomenal. They brought my husband back from immobility to satisfactory mobility in a shorter period of time than the family even expected. Forever grateful."

"I toured the Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare for my friend. It was spotless. That was the first thing I noticed. The scent was so fresh and clean. The staff was friendly, happy, and helpful. Just positive. It was amazing. The bedroom is dynamite. The lounge where the people eat, is top-of-the-line. They eat in comfort. If anything happens to me, I would have to go there first before I went anywhere. I saw a lady doing some medical stuff. It was very orderly, clean, and tidy. I believe she had gloves on her hand and a mask. It was beautiful. We didn't try the food, but it smells good in there, the food smells delicious. It smells like a restaurant. We viewed some rooms where people were sleeping in, she asked permission first, and they let us see the room. The room was tidy. Everyone had their own TV. If I had to put a kid or a family member of mine in there, I would sleep very well at night. It looked like they had somewhere to put their clothes. My mother is also there for rehab now. If anyone rates a negative review on this center, they're telling a lie."

240 Bed Facility near Brooklyn and Queens Ventilator Unit/ Tracheostomy- 24-hour Respiratory Therapists On-Site Dialysis Kosher Short Term/ Long Term OT, PT, Speech Newly Renovated Wound Care, Management Diabetes Management Pleurx Drainage Management Ostomy Services Tube Feeding Palliative/ Hospice Care Life Vest

"My brother-in-law is now in Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Right now, we're very, very happy with them. They show a lot of care. It's a very happy and caring staff. They have a complete monthly activity calendar that they use for anyone interested in joining any one of the activities. They have scrabble because he plays scrabble. It's a full calendar. The place is clean, neat, and well-maintained. They got a full staff all the time. The nursing stations are good; they're always manned. It's worth the money."

"This place is topnotch. It truly is. The people are very professional. I go to church with mother every Sunday morning and I usually go by three times during the week. The room is immaculate, never dirty, never smells. Unfortunately she has dementia and she's hard of hearing but besides that, they try to give her as much as she can comprehend. They always work with her. I think I found one in a million to tell you the truth. I've heard so many nightmares of other places. I've been to where people don't take their job seriously and these people need a lot of care and continuous monitoring. Alaris is a hundred percent; I have no problem with this nursing home. They always have ample staff on hand. They have a nurse, a supervisor and technicians that are on the floor. There's literally I would say three to four aides at any point in time. "

"If I had to describe the crew of the 3rd floor and the rehab therapy staff, it would be ACES! They took very good care of me."

"I visited a friend at New Grove and I was extremely impressed with the care the staff show. I’ve been here years ago and they really stepped up their game. Food looked great, floors clean, building looked nice! Great job!"