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Sycamore Living At East Hanover

Sycamore Living At East Hanover is an assisted living community in East Hanover, NJ.

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One South Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ 07936

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3.6 from 72 reviews
5 stars
40
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Sycamore Living At East Hanover

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Therapy teams earn repeated praise

The rehab and therapy teams are repeatedly described as capable and attentive.

A large share of residents and families highlight the rehab experience, especially physical therapy and occupational therapy. Multiple reviewers describe therapists who are patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging as recovery progresses. Several also mention frequent therapy during their stay, with staff helping with specific mobility or daily-activity goals.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff warmth shows up often

Residents and families often describe the staff as kind and responsive to needs.

Across many reviews, staff interactions come through as respectful and caring, from front desk and concierge support to nursing and aides. Reviewers frequently mention staff taking time to talk, answer questions, or provide day-to-day help that made a stay feel more manageable. Even in more critical reviews, some people still single out particular employees or roles as better than others.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, bright building stands out

The facility is commonly described as clean and bright.

Many reviewers comment on the condition of the building, describing it as clean, modern, bright, and well maintained. Several families also connect cleanliness with feeling comfortable and confident in day-to-day care. A smaller number of reviewers raise cleanliness concerns, but the overall recurring theme is that the environment is kept orderly.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed feedback

Dining is praised by some, but others report cold or disappointing meals.

Some residents and families say the food is good or improves during the stay, and a few mention specific culinary touches or chef involvement. Others describe meals as unappetizing, served cold, or missing items, including issues with utensils and meal temperatures. Where people are satisfied, they often pair it with the overall care experience; where they are not, dining complaints tend to come alongside service delays.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Staffing and call-light responsiveness vary

Some reviews describe delays and staffing shortfalls that affect care access.

Alongside many positive experiences, multiple reviewers report problems with responsiveness, including long waits for help and nurses or aides seemingly unavailable when assistance is needed. Several negative reviews describe short staffing on particular floors or shifts, call buttons not being answered promptly, or assistance arriving after a long delay. A few also describe breakdowns in care coordination and communication, while still noting that some staff members perform well.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents frequently mention plenty of activities and entertainment.

Many reviewers describe the community as having structured daily activities and entertainment that helps residents feel busy and included. Some highlight activities led by lifestyle staff, while others mention themed events as part of the routine. Even reviewers who focus on other issues often still point to activities as a relative strength.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (14 miles away) Newark International (14 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Theaters

  • AMC East Hanover 12 (0.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Lokl Cafe (4.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Shake Shack (2.8 miles)
  • McCool's Ice Cream Parlour (3.2 miles)
  • Ferraro's Italian Food Specialties (4.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.2 miles)
  • Town bar + kitchen (4.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Wegmans (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Florham Park Recreation Department (1.3 miles)
  • Ginty Field (4.1 miles)
  • Loantaka Brook Reservation Recreation Area (4.3 miles)
  • The Morristown Green (4.6 miles)
  • Volunteers Park (5.1 miles)
  • Degnan Memorial Park (6.8 miles)
  • Memorial Park (8.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Signature Flight Support (1.5 miles)
  • NJT - Summit Station (6.3 miles)
  • NJT - Short Hills Station (6.5 miles)
  • NJT - Millburn Station (7.2 miles)
  • NJT - Maplewood Station (8 miles)

Physicians

  • Summit Medical Group (2.3 miles)
  • EHE International (3.4 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (3.9 miles)
  • Madison Pediatrics (4.3 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (4.4 miles)
  • New Jersey Spine Center (4.5 miles)
  • Parsippany Pediatrics (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Liquid Church (3.8 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (5.4 miles)
  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Morristown Memorial Hospital Atlantic Health (4.3 miles)
  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center (5.4 miles)
  • Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (6.6 miles)
  • Saint Clare's Hospital (7.5 miles)

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