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4.5 from 49 reviews
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Overall Review of Villa Marie Claire
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Grounds feel home-like
Residents and families describe the setting as calm, comfortable, and more home than hospital.
Several reviewers focus on the atmosphere—peaceful grounds, softly lit or cozy spaces, and a home-like feel meant to ease a difficult transition. People also mention privacy and comfort for families staying on property, not just for the patient. A couple of reviews contrast the experience with a more sterile hospital setting, saying this hospice feels different.
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Chef-prepared meals stand out
Meals and the ability to get what’s requested are a recurring positive in reviews.
Dining comes up repeatedly, with reviewers describing a chef who can prepare what families ask for when available. Multiple reviews also mention regular meal service and dessert, and several highlight how kind the team is around food. Overall, residents’ families describe meals as part of the comfort of the stay, not an afterthought.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Medication decisions raise concerns
Some families report distress over medication choices and perceived over-sedation.
A small set of reviews describe morphine and other drugs being continued or increased in ways families felt were not aligned with the patient’s condition. In these accounts, families say they asked for changes or questioned the timing, but felt the response did not address their concerns. The reviews express worry about excessive sedation during end-of-life care.
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Features
Types of Care
Board and Care Home
Transportation
LaGuardia (20 miles away)
Westchester Cty (21 miles away)
Newark International (22 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Saddle River, New Jersey, offers a range of amenities that cater to the needs and interests of seniors. With multiple pharmacies within close proximity, access to medical supplies and prescriptions is convenient. Nearby hospitals and physicians provide comprehensive healthcare services. There are various dining options including casual eateries like Park Wood Deli and upscale restaurants like Savini Restaurant. Additionally, cafes such as Starbucks and Panera Bread offer spaces for socializing over coffee or light meals. The community also has several places of worship for spiritual support and parks for outdoor recreation. For entertainment, there are theaters such as Dreamscape at AMC Garden State Plaza within a short driving distance. Overall, this area provides a mix of practical resources and leisure activities that can contribute to a comfortable living environment for seniors in Saddle River.
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (1 miles)
Franklyn's Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Transportation
NJT - Waldwick Station (1.1 miles)
IHA Arbor Road Bus Stop (4.8 miles)
NJT - Hawthorne Station (5.5 miles)
Bus Stop (7.3 miles)
Metro North / NJT - Suffern Station (7.5 miles)
Restaurants
Allendale Bar & Grill (1.9 miles)
Park Wood Deli (1.9 miles)
Savini Restaurant (2.4 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)
Van Dyke Ice Cream (2.8 miles)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (2.9 miles)
Blue Moon Mexican Cafe (3.5 miles)
Hospitals
The Valley Hospital (2 miles)
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center (4.9 miles)
St Joseph's Regional Medical Center (8.3 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.3 miles)
Willow & Whisk (3.4 miles)
Panera Bread (4.5 miles)
Starbucks (5.7 miles)
Starbucks (7.2 miles)
Starbucks (7.3 miles)
Physicians
Women's Total Health of Woodcliff Lake (2.7 miles)
Tenafly Pediatrics (3.3 miles)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Bergen (3.5 miles)
Dr Mondana S. Yazdi, MD (3.7 miles)
New Jersey Regional Eye Care (4.2 miles)
Christian Health Care Center () (4.3 miles)
Md Partners (4.7 miles)
Places of Worship
All Saints Episcopal Church (3.6 miles)
Community Church Of Glen Rock (3.7 miles)
St Pauls Parish (3.8 miles)
Hawthorne Gospel Church (3.9 miles)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (5.4 miles)
Congregation Tzemach Tzedek Lubavitch of Monsey (8.5 miles)
Parks
Saddle River County Park (3.6 miles)
Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area (4.4 miles)
Van Saun County Park (6.3 miles)
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (7.9 miles)
Villa Marie Claire is located at 12 W Saddle River Rd, Saddle River, NJ 07458 in Bergen County, New Jersey
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