Nursing Home Communities in Plainfield, NJ

"The rooms are very nice,Laurel Bay is a wonderful place to live it is very homey. I,ve been living here since 1998 and if you have to live in a nursing home Laurel Bay is where you should stay whether it’s short term or long term it’s all just like one big happy family. Everybody is a part of the family. We do all kinds of activities including great parties and wonderful live entertainment. It’s one big family we all take care of each other. Administration and staff are always there for you. Laurel Bay is a very welcoming place. M. My name is Doreen if you have to come to Laurel Bay weather it’s short term or long term I know your stay will be a pleasant one and if theres anything I can do to help I will happy to help you ."

"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 mother has been at this facility for the past month and a half, and its great. I visit her every weekend, and everyone is so delightful. My mom's had attitude has done a complete 180! She had no desire to go to a facility, but she loves it there now. I know Ms. Charles has been a big part of that and keeping her happy! Its also very nice that it is in a beautiful area and close to home about a 15 minute walk away in Park Slope. Keep up the great work Hopkins!"

"Ditmas Park Rehab or as the people here say "Ditmas", is a great facility. My family member was here over the last few months and we are all very happy. Rehab: The rehab downstairs is unbelievable. The therapists are patient and understanding. The progress my loved one made was honestly not in our slightest dreams. Nurses: The nursing staff are top - notch. Medications are given on time and with a smile. Meals: The food here is actually quite good. We are always offered complimentary guest trays when we come visit. As much as people think that all rehab center/hospital food tastes the same, this doesn't. Administration/Social Workers: Very accessible. The administrator and his assistant do daily rounds and have a good grip over what goes on on every floor. There is a lot of construction going on because they are expanding into a brand new facility with other services. Don't let that turn you away. We are really happy with the care here and would recommend this to everyone!!"

"Had a lovely experience at Dry Harbor. They have a great program. The staff was extremely friendly, explained everything and made sure I was taken care of. Food was good and it was clean and tidy. Had a great time. Thoroughly recommend it."

"My dad has been staying in AristaCare at Norwood Terrace for months. The personnel there are all qualified. They're all skilled and very good when they have time, but they're understaffed and my dad could wait over an hour to get help when he needed to go to the bathroom (and that's true for all the people staying there). Instead of waiting for help, people who shouldn't be moving on their own will get desperate and get out of bed and risk a fall. In fact, during the months that my dad was there, he fell at least two times because nobody came to help him and he had to help himself. If I could give them negative stars for treatment, I would. It's been horrible. He lost about 25% of his body weight. The kitchen is terrible. They don't even get the meals right. We order things on the menu and he gets different things. This is not just the fault of these individual nursing home rehab centers. This is the way the system is working right now."

"I went to JFK Hartwyck At Cedar Brook. The staff was nice. They welcomed me, but the facilities were really outdated and old. The size and the layout of the rooms were okay. They were fine. They seemed clean. It was just outdated. Like in most places, some patients had their television on the wall, but here, some patients had their TV on a dresser or something. It's not modern, it's very outdated, and it's a very old building. They had a nice outdoor space. The back of it opens out into a beautiful park. They showed me an activity room where the residents go during the day to engage in activities and what-have-you. At that time, they were just watching TV. The therapy room was small but functional."

"It seemed to be bright and cheerful. There were some problems with things going missing (clothes mainly) but overall it seemed to be a positive place with helpful staff. "

"The facility looks beautiful after the new renovations. Patients look happy and well taken care of. The staff seemed very nice and attentive, starting with admissions and of course including nursing, rehab and administration. I have met the Director of nursing, Alexandra who proved to be very attentive, caring and knowledgeable, all my questions were answered and all my fears were alleviated. I also met Maurice the administrator who was very helpful as well. Definitely an A+ from me."

"The staff allows my mother to take a walk outdoors with me, so that she can see the wild woodchuck and the deer. She can then walk through the greenhouse where some of the residents grow plants. The facilities are kept clean. My mother has help taking a sit-down shower a few times a week. A doctor comes around to trim her toenails.She is allowed to travel to the dentist and for occasional family functions, accompanied by a member of the staff.In the winter, she goes to the community room to win $1 prizes at Bingo. She attends a Catholic Mass on-site a few times a week.My mother only takes one pill, but the staff makes sure she doesn't miss taking it. She takes herself between floors by operating an elevator. Meals are taken in a common room. They provide a wheelchair for her to get there, and they let her push her wheelchair if she wishes. "

"I had the opportunity to visit this facility when my aunt was staying here. When my family and I arrived for a visit, we were impressed with the well-kept grounds. Parking was convenient and plentiful. As we walked up to the building which appeared to be freshly painted, the lobby was well-lit and helpful personnel were at the desk. As we were walked to my aunt's room, there was a jovial atmosphere among other residents and staff. People were participating in happy conversation and the rooms seemed clean and fresh-smelling. After a pleasant visit in my aunt's room, it was almost dinner time. We were allowed to join her in the dining area. The dining room was well-appointed and had a lovely view of the surrounding area. The food appeared to be tasty and hot and my aunt enjoyed it. Over all, this facility appears to be clean and well-kept with a helpful, happy staff and my aunt felt comfortable there. "

"Facility seems worn out- wallpaper peeling, dining room is drab; parking is almost non-existent. Nurses and professional staff are wonderful, but dining room aides shove large spoonfuls of food into patients' mouths, without care for the mess they're making, or if the patient has chewed the previous mouthful. They do start the patient's day with making sure they are clean, but I think the patients there sit all day in their wet/dirtied clothes; couldn't get a straight answer for how often they are checked to see if their diaper needed changing. Otherwise, there is good communication between doctors/nurses and family of patients. "

"I lived at Hartwyck for one year after a severe TBI in 2001-02. The staff was excellent and were responsible for my unbelievable recovery. I was provided every opportunity to make improvement in every area a daily living. I was part of the transitional living program at the hospital. All therapies were provided to insure success. I have retired and moved to a warmer climate and now walk with a cane outside, but no cane inside the house. I drive a car and can care for myself. THANK YOU ALL! "

"I would recommend runnells to all. very friendly staff, clean facility, extremely professional. great place for rehab "