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The Woodlands in Plainfield, NJ

The Woodlands is an assisted living community in Plainfield, NJ.

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The Woodlands in Plainfield, NJ

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  • Interior

    A cozy waiting area featuring comfortable seating and natural light.
  • Decor

    A joyful community event celebrating togetherness with decorations and balloons.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living space featuring blue tables and a decorative fireplace.
  • Building

    A view of a building surrounded by trees and a parking lot on a cloudy day.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy lounge area featuring comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
  • Hallway

    A welcoming entrance adorned with autumn decorations.
  • Water

    A joyful moment at the beach, where a mother is walking hand-in-hand with her young daughter as they play in the water.
  • Wheelchair

    A joyful moment shared between a caregiver and an elderly woman in a wheelchair.

1400 Woodland Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

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

4.8 from 120 reviews
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Overall Review of The Woodlands

common 3 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Food is sometimes praised, but temperature and variety can be frustrating.

Several reviewers note that meals are good or high quality, including dining room service and the option to have meals in your room. At the same time, multiple reviews mention food arriving cold, and one reviewer describes limited options tied to a set menu. Another reviewer also says they had to rely on takeout for much of the time due to dietary fit.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities bring daily moments

Resident activities stand out as a consistent part of daily life.

Reviews describe planned events that create a cheerful atmosphere, including a Valentine’s Day party and visits like a pony day. Others mention resident-focused moments such as singing together and faith-based gatherings with visiting volunteers. One reviewer also points to ongoing schedules of engagement and highlights the recreation team’s involvement.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support

Rehabilitation care and therapy help residents work toward getting back on track.

Reviews from people who stayed for recovery describe physical therapy and hands-on help, including exercises to strengthen and regain mobility. Others mention the rehabilitation unit and therapists as part of their progress, and one reviewer credits nursing staff for getting medication on time. At the same time, one family member questions whether rehabilitation gets enough focus during off days, especially when dialysis schedules limit therapy time.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Common complaints around care routines

Some reviews raise concerns about care routines and facility upgrades.

A few reviewers flag issues with showering frequency, describing that bathing was not consistent enough for their needs. Others mention food delivered at a chill temperature and a lack of flexibility they expected, including limited access to items like a microwave or ice machine. Separately, one review says the facility needs upgrades in specific administrative areas.

How we summarize

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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 (13 miles away) Newark International (13 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (1.7 miles)
  • Arooga's (3.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.3 miles)
  • Stage House Tavern (3.4 miles)
  • Scotchwood Diner (3.7 miles)
  • Chick-fil-A (3.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • Ponderosa Farm Park (2.2 miles)
  • Forest Road Park (3.2 miles)
  • Columbia Park (3.3 miles)
  • Mindowaskin Park (4.5 miles)
  • Grandview School Play Ground (4.8 miles)
  • Merrill Park (4.9 miles)
  • Winfield Park (6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (3.7 miles)
  • Church of the Little Flower (5.8 miles)
  • Muslim Center of Middlesex County (6.3 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Rc Church (7.3 miles)
  • Somerset Presbyterian Church (8.2 miles)
  • Chinese Christian Church (8.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Wegmans Food Markets (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Medemerge (4.1 miles)
  • University Radiology Group (4.8 miles)
  • University Radiology (4.8 miles)
  • Watchung Pediatrics (5.1 miles)
  • Warren Dermatology Associates (5.8 miles)
  • Raritan Bay Cardiology (6.3 miles)
  • Kartan Saritha Summit Medical Group Westfield (6.4 miles)

Transportation

  • New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (4.2 miles)
  • NJT - Metuchen Station (4.6 miles)
  • NJT - Edison Station (5.8 miles)
  • NJT - Rahway Station (6.3 miles)
  • New Brunswick Train Station (7.7 miles)
  • NJT - Summit Station (8.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Menlo Park 12 (5 miles)
  • 2220 Amc New Brunswic (7.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Emergency Department, St Peter's University Hospital (7.7 miles)
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (7.9 miles)
  • Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center (8.3 miles)

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