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Hartwyck At Oak Tree in Edison, NJ

Hartwyck At Oak Tree is a nursing home community in Edison, NJ.

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Hartwyck At Oak Tree in Edison, NJ

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2048 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820

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3.7 from 83 reviews
5 stars
42
4 stars
12
3 stars
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2 stars
4
1 stars
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Overall Review of Hartwyck At Oak Tree

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Therapy support stands out

Rehabilitation therapy is a frequent reason families describe improvements.

Several residents and families describe therapy as a strong point, especially physical therapy and other supervised rehab programming. Some reviews specifically call out outstanding therapists and note progress in walking, talking, and overall recovery. A few also say the therapy staff and programs were the most reliable part of the stay, even when other day-to-day details were frustrating.

common 18 reviews mention this

Care feels uneven day to day

Residents and families describe both very helpful caregiving and serious breakdowns.

On the positive side, multiple reviewers describe nurses, aides, and case managers as polite, professional, and respectful, and they credit staff with helpful day-to-day attention. Other reviews describe missed or delayed care, issues with responsiveness, and concerns about staffing levels or supervision—ranging from late medications to longer waits for help. Even in more balanced reviews, families describe having to advocate for follow-up services after discharge and describe gaps that required extra calls or coordination.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep questioned

Multiple reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and the facility's condition.

Some reviewers describe the building as filthy, outdated, or unclean, and a few mention odors consistent with a typical nursing home environment. There are also reviews that mention infection-control problems and dirty-room concerns, including examples families used to advocate for changes. A couple of reviews also describe pest-related issues and complaints about schedules for bathing that left them feeling unaddressed for stretches of time.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dining helps, but diet needs vary

Dining is a mixed experience, with some praise and some diet-related complaints.

A few reviews say the food is good and that residents enjoy it, while others describe meal practices that did not account for needs like lactose intolerance or required special handling. Residents also mention the variety of meal-related diet considerations tied to health needs. Taken together, reviews suggest dining can work well for some families, but it may need closer attention for individual dietary requirements.

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Nearby medical and errands are close

Caregivers have common nearby options for errands and appointments.

For families running errands or coordinating appointments, there are nearby pharmacies and doctor offices within a short drive. There are also nearby restaurants and transit options listed close to the community, which can make visiting easier when schedules are tight.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • 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 (13 miles away) Newark International (13 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

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • Garden State Dispensary (4.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (1 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-fil-A (3.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.5 miles)
  • Jose Tejas (4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4 miles)
  • Big Shots Sports Bar & Grill (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (2.4 miles)
  • NJT - Metuchen Station (2.6 miles)
  • NJT - Edison Station (4.4 miles)
  • NJT - Rahway Station (5.5 miles)
  • New Brunswick Train Station (6.7 miles)

Physicians

  • University Radiology Group (2.7 miles)
  • Raritan Bay Cardiology (4.2 miles)
  • Medemerge (5.6 miles)
  • University Radiology (6.5 miles)
  • Cancer Institute of New Jersey (6.8 miles)
  • Premier Urology Group (7 miles)
  • Watchung Pediatrics (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Menlo Park 12 (2.9 miles)
  • 2220 Amc New Brunswic (6.4 miles)

Parks

  • Ponderosa Farm Park (3.4 miles)
  • Merrill Park (3.4 miles)
  • Columbia Park (4.4 miles)
  • Forest Road Park (5 miles)
  • Milton Lake Park (5.3 miles)
  • Grandview School Play Ground (5.4 miles)
  • Mindowaskin Park (5.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Wegmans Food Markets (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.2 miles)
  • Deli Plus (8.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (4.5 miles)
  • Muslim Center of Middlesex County (5.9 miles)
  • Somerset Presbyterian Church (7.8 miles)
  • Church of the Little Flower (7.9 miles)
  • Chinese Christian Church (8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center (6.3 miles)
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (6.9 miles)
  • Emergency Department, St Peter's University Hospital (6.9 miles)

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