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PowerBack Rehabilitation - Piscataway

PowerBack Rehabilitation - Piscataway is an assisted living community in Piscataway, NJ.

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  • Interior

    A cozy restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and a central fireplace.

  • Decor

    A clean and modern hospital room with a single bed, comfortable seating, and a large window.

  • Dining

    A cozy and modern dining area featuring tables, chairs, and a television in the background.

  • Lighting

    A view of the hotel lobby showcasing the entrance doors, a seating area, and a caution sign on the floor.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious and elegantly designed hotel lobby featuring comfortable seating arrangements.

  • Lobby

    A cozy lounge area featuring patterned sofas and a decorative rug.

  • Seating

    A modern cinema room featuring a screen and comfortable seating.

  • Office

    A modern medical office interior featuring a reception desk and colorful artwork.

  • Swimming Pool

    A modern therapy pool in a rehabilitation facility with a serene and clean design.

10 Sterling Drive, Piscataway, NJ 08854

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 122 reviews
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Overall Review of PowerBack Rehabilitation - Piscataway

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Staff care varies a lot

Reviews describe a wide gap between good care and serious breakdowns.

Many reviewers praise nurses, CNAs, therapy, and other team members as kind, attentive, and supportive. Others report delayed responses to call buttons, missed or late medication, inadequate toileting help, and patients left waiting for hours. Several comments also point to staffing coverage as a key factor behind these problems, with some shifts described as better than others. If you’re considering care here, reviewers suggest paying close attention to responsiveness and consistency once your loved one is settled.

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Rehab and therapy outcomes

Residents and families often mention therapy progress, along with concerns about consistency.

A number of reviews say physical, occupational, and speech therapy were helpful and that patients made progress or felt stronger over time. Some reviews also call out specific therapy staff members as particularly effective. At the same time, other reviewers report missed or limited therapy sessions, therapy that ended early, or problems receiving the amount of rehabilitation they expected. Overall, the reviews suggest therapy experience can depend heavily on day-to-day delivery.

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Communication and follow-through

Reviews repeatedly raise issues with communication and follow-through.

Some families describe being kept updated and feel supported by nursing leadership and the care team. Others describe difficulty reaching staff by phone, lack of call-bell responsiveness, and complaints that don’t appear to be followed up. Several comments also mention paperwork, discharge logistics, or care coordination as frustrating when planning next steps. Taken together, the reviews emphasize that day-to-day responsiveness and consistent updates are uneven.

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Clean rooms and facility appearance

Reviews are split on cleanliness and overall condition.

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean, spacious, and well kept, sometimes comparing it to a hotel, and several mention clean rooms and bathrooms. Other reviews describe the environment as dirty or filthy, including unpleasant odors and housekeeping concerns. A few comments also point to housekeeping and bathroom cleanliness as specific areas needing improvement. Overall, cleanliness comes through as a strength for some, but a recurring concern for others.

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Food quality and diet needs

Meal experience is inconsistent, especially for timing and diet accuracy.

Some reviewers say the food was good and that staff tried to accommodate food allergies or diet needs. Others describe meals arriving late or cold, food tasting poor, or nutrition not aligning with conditions like diabetes. A few comments also mention concerns about diet follow-through, alongside other caregiving delays. The community does list diabetes-diet and special dietary restriction support, but the reviews show results can differ from one stay to another.

  • A cozy restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and a central fireplace.
  • A cozy and modern dining area featuring tables, chairs, and a television in the background.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (19 miles away) Newark International (19 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Muslim Center of Middlesex County (0.6 miles)
  • Somerset Presbyterian Church (2.1 miles)
  • Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (3 miles)
  • Chinese Christian Church (3.2 miles)
  • The Parish Community of St Joseph (6.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Amneal Pharmaceuticals (1 miles)
  • Pharmscript (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Somerset Diner (1.6 miles)
  • Chick-fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Stage House Tavern (3.8 miles)
  • The Original Tastee Su (4.1 miles)
  • Edison Diner (4.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.9 miles)

Physicians

  • University Orthopaedic Associates (1.8 miles)
  • Cancer Institute of New Jersey (3.1 miles)
  • Johnson & Johnson (3.7 miles)
  • University Radiology Group PC (4.4 miles)
  • Medemerge (4.5 miles)
  • Princeton Dermatology Associates (5.6 miles)
  • University Radiology (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Grandview School Play Ground (2.2 miles)
  • Columbia Park (3.8 miles)
  • Donaldson Park (3.9 miles)
  • Bicentennial Park (7 miles)
  • Ponderosa Farm Park (8.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Emergency Department, St Peter's University Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (3.2 miles)

Transportation

  • New Brunswick Train Station (3.2 miles)
  • NJT - Edison Station (3.6 miles)
  • NJT - Metuchen Station (6.1 miles)
  • New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (8 miles)

Theaters

  • 2220 Amc New Brunswic (4.6 miles)
  • Reading Cinemas Manville with TITAN LUXE (5.9 miles)
  • Regal Commerce Center & RPX (6.6 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Menlo Park 12 (7.4 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Bridgewater 7 (8.3 miles)

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