Peggy's House is an assisted living community in Scotch Plains, NJ.
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Peggy's House in Scotch Plains, NJ
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1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Families describe fast, round-the-clock support when help was needed.
Residents and families mention being able to reach staff quickly, including after hours, and feeling supported through the process. The community also describes a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision, which aligns with those experiences. Beyond answering the phone, reviews also describe staff helping coordinate care needs as they come up.
Some families report medication delays and confusion about pharmacy availability.
A couple of reviewers say they were told a pharmacy was available around the clock, but then faced delays and having to wait until morning. They also describe repeated missed delivery windows for medications and supplies, alongside frustration with how updates were handled. These accounts focus on end-of-life comfort being affected by timing and communication failures.
Some reviews describe communication problems around being present at passing.
Two reviews raise concerns about whether family members were notified in time or whether requests to be present were followed. One reviewer says they were not called as expected when their loved one worsened and died, despite instructions to notify them. Another describes a lack of coordination when end-of-life signs emerged, leaving the family feeling unsupported during the final hours.
Many reviewers mention a calming, comfortable setting during a difficult time.
Multiple families describe the facility as peaceful, comfortable, and clean, which helped them cope during end-of-life care. Reviews also mention a home-like atmosphere and that staff worked to keep both patients and families at ease. Several comments connect the environment to dignity and comfort during the final days.
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30 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Hospice Agency
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Newark International (11 miles away)
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesPeggy's House is located at 1900 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 in Union County, New Jersey
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