Family Of Caring Healthcare At Montclair

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Family Of Caring Healthcare At Montclair

Family Of Caring Healthcare At Montclair is a nursing home community in Montclair, NJ.

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42 North Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

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

4.7 from 120 reviews
5 stars
102
4 stars
9
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 stars
7

Overall Review of Family Of Caring Healthcare At Montclair

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Staff care and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Across many reviews, residents and families emphasize that the staff listens, answers questions, and treats people with respect. Multiple reviewers call out nurses, aides, and therapists as professional and engaged, not just completing tasks. Several also mention administrators and directors being available when concerns come up, which helped them feel comfortable during recovery.

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Physical, OT, and speech therapy

Therapy teams are consistently described as skilled and focused on recovery goals.

Reviews repeatedly highlight PT/OT (and in some cases speech therapy) as a major reason families felt supported during rehab. Many describe daily therapy, adjustments based on energy or progress, and therapists who helped them regain mobility and strength. A few reviews specifically credit named therapy staff and leadership for helping set expectations and supporting discharge readiness.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Activities programming is repeatedly described as engaging and upbeat.

Several reviews mention scheduled activities that keep residents busy, including bingo and other group events. Many describe the activities coordinator as energetic and welcoming, including pet therapy moments and outings that helped improve mood. Families also describe activities as a meaningful part of recovery, especially when residents needed help staying social and positive.

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Facility cleanliness and organization

Many reviewers say the facility looks and feels very clean.

Cleanliness comes up often, with multiple reviews describing the building as clean, bright, and well kept. Families also mention organization and housekeeping support as part of the overall experience. While there are a few negative comments about the facility, the overall pattern in reviews points to cleanliness as a standout day-to-day factor.

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Dining quality and variety

Dining is frequently described as enjoyable or at least acceptable.

A number of reviews mention food as nutritious, well prepared, or enjoyable, and some note that meals helped support comfort during recovery. Several also describe special attention to dietary needs or restrictions, which reviewers connected to feeling cared for. A smaller set of comments express dissatisfaction, but many families still describe meals as a positive part of the stay.

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Care consistency varies for some

A few reviews describe dissatisfaction with aspects of care and communication.

While most reviews are strongly positive, a small number express concerns about how staff responded to requests and how comfortable their loved ones felt. One review also raises concerns related to bedside manner and overall handling of needs. These comments stand out as outliers compared with the broader praise for attentive, helpful support.

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

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 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 (9 miles away) Newark International (9 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (19 miles away) LaGuardia (19 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

Located in Montclair, New Jersey, this area offers a variety of amenities that cater to senior living. With multiple restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies within close proximity, residents have easy access to essential services. The abundance of parks provides opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Additionally, the presence of reputable physicians and hospitals ensures quality healthcare options are readily available. Public transportation options such as train stations and bus stops make it convenient for seniors to travel around the area. Places of worship are also nearby for those who seek spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this part of Montclair provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a vibrant and convenient community to call home.

Restaurants

  • Faubourg (0.5 miles)
  • Egan & Sons (0.6 miles)
  • Mercado Cafe & Kitchen (1.5 miles)
  • Mayfair Farms Banquet Facilities (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Applegate Farm (2.3 miles)
  • Cloverleaf Tavern (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Paper Plane Coffee Co. (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • True Salvage Cafe (6.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Summit Medical Group (0.6 miles)
  • Women First Health Center (2.2 miles)
  • Care Station Medical Group (2.7 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (2.9 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (6.1 miles)
  • Retina Associates of New Jersey PA (7.2 miles)
  • Paterson Community Health Center (7.5 miles)

Parks

  • Edgemont Memorial Park (0.7 miles)
  • Anderson Park (1.5 miles)
  • Eagle Rock Reservation (1.9 miles)
  • South Mountain Reservation (2.1 miles)
  • Degnan Memorial Park (2.5 miles)
  • Orange Park Nj (4.5 miles)
  • Rutherford Memorial Park (5.6 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Watchung Station (1 miles)
  • NJT - Brick Church Station (3.9 miles)
  • East Orange Station (4.2 miles)
  • Harrison Path Station (6.7 miles)
  • Newark Penn Station (6.8 miles)
  • NJT - Maplewood Station (6.9 miles)
  • NJT - Millburn Station (7.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Clifton Commons 16 (4.3 miles)
  • Cinemark (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Ahavas Israel (5.1 miles)
  • Bais Torah U'tefilah (5.3 miles)
  • Clifton Blue Mosque (5.4 miles)
  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center (5.9 miles)
  • St Joseph's Regional Medical Center (6.3 miles)

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