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Hoboken University Medical Center - TCU in Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken University Medical Center - TCU is a nursing home community in Hoboken, NJ.

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Hoboken University Medical Center - TCU in Hoboken, NJ

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308 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030

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3.3 from 120 reviews
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Overall Review of Hoboken University Medical Center - TCU

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness shows up repeatedly

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff members as kind, attentive, and easy to work with.

Across many visits, reviewers come back to feeling cared for by nurses, doctors, and other team members. Several comments highlight staff being calming, informative, and responsive when patients or families had questions or anxiety. Even among more negative reviews, many still distinguish particular clinicians as solid or professional.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

TCU experience includes recreation

In the TCU section, residents and families mention both supportive daily care and access to recreation.

Multiple reviews discuss time specifically in the TCU (transitional care) setting, describing staff as welcoming and professionals as attentive to recovery. Reviewers also mention having activities and a rec room with games, which they say helped make days less boring. At the same time, at least one TCU-related review describes an overall negative experience tied to dementia care and communication with the team.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed, often positive notes

Food quality is a mixed point, with some reviewers praising it while others report limited meals.

Some reviewers say the food was surprisingly delicious or that the hospital food helped during recovery when they could finally eat. Other comments are critical, describing delays, not enough meals, or feeling like basic needs weren’t met consistently. Overall, dining satisfaction varies by stay and what patients experienced during that visit.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep draw complaints

Several reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and general upkeep in rooms and shared areas.

While some reviewers describe the hospital or specific rooms as clean, others report dirty or dusty rooms, unclean bathrooms, and visibly neglected areas. Several negative comments mention issues like lack of basic supplies, unpleasant or unsanitary conditions, and concerns about cleanliness during emergencies. These concerns appear alongside other service complaints, making the environment part of the overall dissatisfaction for some families.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Long waits and disorganization frustrate

A recurring complaint is slow or disorganized processes during emergency and admission timelines.

Multiple reviewers describe delays such as long waits to be seen, trouble getting basic items like water, or not receiving timely updates. Some comments describe confusion around scheduling or why care was taking so long, including periods where patients said no one was clearly coordinating next steps. A number of these reviews also connect the delays to staffing or operational problems, which contributed to feeling unsafe or not properly cared for.

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Features

Housing

  • 15 resident community capacity 15 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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 (8 miles away) Newark International (8 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (9 miles away) LaGuardia (9 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (15 miles away) John F Kennedy International (15 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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 (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Duane Reade (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Hoboken Terminal (0.5 miles)
  • Grove Street PATH Station (1.6 miles)
  • Journal Square PATH Station (1.7 miles)
  • MTA - 14th St Subway Station (1.7 miles)
  • MTA - 14 St Subway Station - Union Square (1.8 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 23rd St (2.1 miles)
  • Moynihan Train Hall (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Little Island (1.2 miles)
  • Hudson River Park (1.3 miles)
  • Pier 45 (1.4 miles)
  • Hudson River Park Trus (1.4 miles)
  • Van Vorst Park (1.7 miles)
  • Pier 26 - Hudson River Park (1.7 miles)
  • Nelson A. Rockefeller Park (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Black Stone Roasters (1.5 miles)
  • Matchaful (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Pier I Cafe (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cookshop (1.5 miles)
  • The Frying Pan (1.5 miles)
  • Dominique Ansel Bakery (1.9 miles)
  • Surf City Bar (2.1 miles)
  • Daily Provisions (2.4 miles)
  • Katz's Deli (2.7 miles)
  • Subway - 334 Grand St (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC 34th Street 14 (2.2 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan (2.6 miles)
  • AMC Kips Bay 15 (3 miles)
  • AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • VA Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • Bellevue Hospital Center (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St. Patrick's Cathedral (3.2 miles)

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