St. Joseph's Senior Home in Woodbridge, NJ

St. Joseph's Senior Home is an assisted living community in Woodbridge, NJ.

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1-3 Street Joseph's Terrace, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

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

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Overall Review of St. Joseph's Senior Home

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Care and dignity stand out

Residents and families consistently describe care that feels respectful and personal.

Across reviews, families say staff members and the Sisters treat residents with dignity and keep them clean, fed, and properly cared for. Several reviewers also mention clear communication when something changes medically, including being informed about care given and updates when needed. In reviews that describe serious decline, residents are described as staying supported and not left alone.

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Cleanliness is repeatedly praised

The facility’s cleanliness is one of the most consistent positives in reviews.

Many reviews emphasize that the home is immaculate and spotless, with residents described as always dressed in clean clothes. Multiple comments also connect cleanliness with peace of mind for families, especially during longer stays and as health declines. A few reviews also mention the building avoiding odors, reinforcing that cleanliness is a recurring theme.

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Daily engagement and activities

Residents are described as staying engaged with daily activities and events.

Residents and families frequently mention that there are activities every day, including games, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Reviewers also describe social time that keeps residents out of their rooms and participating as much as possible. For some families, the activity calendar and regular celebrations are described as making difficult periods feel more manageable.

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Religious support is woven in

A Catholic spiritual life shows up frequently in residents’ experiences.

Several reviews describe the community as explicitly Catholic, with Mass offered daily and other religious practices available. Families also mention chapels and priests for residents who cannot attend, as well as staff support during palliative and end-of-life periods. For reviewers searching specifically for a Catholic home, faith-based care is described as an important part of what made the move feel right.

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Food quality and dining satisfaction

Multiple reviewers say meals and food choices are a strong point.

Reviews mention that residents enjoy the food and describe meal quality positively. Some families highlight that special diets are handled as part of daily care, including when medical needs require restrictions. Dining is also described alongside how well residents are fed and monitored.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (12 miles away) Newark International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Wegmans (1.2 miles)
  • Garden State Dispensary (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Wegmans Food Markets (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Deli Plus (6.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • NJ Spine and Wellness (8.2 miles)
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (9.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jose Tejas (1.9 miles)
  • Big Shots Sports Bar & Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Royal Albert's Palace (2.8 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (3.2 miles)
  • Villa Monte Pizzeria & Restaurant (4.4 miles)
  • South Stevens Pub (4.4 miles)
  • Bond Street Cafe (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • Merrill Park (3 miles)
  • Bloomingdale Park (3.5 miles)
  • Milton Lake Park (4.4 miles)
  • Wolfe's Pond Park (4.8 miles)
  • Winfield Park (6.3 miles)
  • Ponderosa Farm Park (7.4 miles)
  • Great Kills Park (8.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Raritan Bay Cardiology (3 miles)
  • University Radiology Group (4.5 miles)
  • AdvantageCare Physicians (5.8 miles)
  • Premier Urology Group (7.8 miles)
  • Kenilworth Primary Care (9.1 miles)
  • Merck (9.2 miles)
  • Cancer Institute of New Jersey (9.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Menlo Park 12 (3.2 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 (6.2 miles)
  • 2220 Amc New Brunswic (8.3 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Staten Island (8.7 miles)
  • 2198 Amc Jersey Garden (9.8 miles)

Transportation

  • New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (3.3 miles)
  • NJT - Rahway Station (4.3 miles)
  • NJT - Metuchen Station (4.5 miles)
  • Old Bridge P&R Bus Stop (6.9 miles)
  • NJT - Edison Station (7.3 miles)
  • NJT - Aberdeen-Matawan Station (9 miles)
  • New Brunswick Train Station (9.5 miles)

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