Independent Living Communities in South Orange, New Jersey

"I thought Altair was absolutely beautiful, but I am handicapped, and it was not handicap-friendly or accessible. The gentleman running the situation was not helpful at all. He wouldn’t accommodate me with parking. He just sat behind his desk and did ..."

"Our tour experience at the Daughters Of Miriam Center was very good. It's a very nice facility and they seemed to be caring. They have physical therapy, a nice senior program including entertainment, and a weekly hairdresser. There was an area where ..."

"We like the Bristal at York Avenue. We liked the rooms and we also liked that every floor had a communal area and a terrace on it for everybody to use. We also liked it because it was smaller. It was one of the smallest ones we saw. The others seem l..."

"I visited my aunt at Island Shores Senior Residences. It was technically independent, but it was assisted. Everybody had aides. It was a good community, and she enjoyed it. We had no issues there. They would go out, they had Bingo, board games, and a..."

"St Margaret's House Inc. was very good and everything. It looked kind of comfy. It wasn't really for me, but for an elderly person that I was checking it out for. The rooms were quite big and there were some great bedrooms. I saw two types of room, a..."

"There were a couple of things that we liked about Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers. The grounds were very nice and both of the units we saw had a lovely view of the Hudson River. The location was very good because we have a lot of friends on t..."

"I choose to visit Ateret Avot because it is closer to where I live; I wanted my mother to be closer to me. The facility was pleasant. The rooms were nice size. They were clean and decorated nicely. I like their rooms. They were very nice. They were r..."

"The staff was helpful, considerate and informative. The rooms were spacious and clean. My aunt said the food was good and always enough for her to eat. Administration called you back whenever you left a message. Everyone was very helpful..."

"I like Waterford Towers because I can afford it and it has all the amenities that I was looking for. This is the best facility among all facilities I have visited. ..."

"Senior Horizon is a nice, very neat and clean place. When you walk in the room it has a nice-sized kitchen. You got a closet there for storage and your winter clothes. You got a nice-sized living room with a kitchen, a little dining area, all in 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..."

"I toured Fox Hills at Rockaway. I drove around the community and it was very nice. They had a clubhouse, which was where you join the book club or whatever. They had 2 huge pools and a workout room. I looked at the 1-bedroom apartment, and it was ver..."

"I toured The Oaks at Denville. I like the dining facilities and I like the community. They look like a social area where they have shows and gatherings. There's also a hairdresser and a beauty shop that they had there. They had a swimming pool and a ..."

"I liked The Bristal at Wayne. It was a fabulous place. The staff was wonderful. I only saw a studio room but they have a variety to choose from. The program of activities was impressive. They weren't just the typical ones like arts and crafts, they w..."

"My family cannot say enough positive things about the team at Crane’s Mill. They were very responsive to all of my parent’s needs which made for a welcoming and easy transition. Now that they are living there my parents are more active and social and..."

"The experience with The Renaissance was wonderful. It was a clean and beautiful community and the people were very friendly. The staff was very helpful and was available to answer any questions that I had. They have all different types of activities ..."

"Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care was highly recommended by a family member. It is very clean. They have very tight staff. Everyone there is very cordial, very nice, and very attentive. That was nice from the beginning, so I appreci..."

"Administrative staff is amazing with my grandmother. Case Management is professional and caring. I have been a caregiver since 2002 and I have dealt with adult homes before. St. Nicholas Home is a nice place and I will highly recommend the facility...."

"I found Lester Senior Housing Community, and I'm on a waiting list because I want a two-bedroom. The layout of the apartment was nice, and the staff was excellent. They had a lovely library, a very nice sitting area, and people waiting for activities..."

"There was a lot of positive and negative when it came to this facility. I believe they come hand in hand when dealing with such a particular demographic. There is no "utopia" of assisted living facilities out there that I know of. The things that we..."