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Manor Care Mountainside

Manor Care Mountainside is a nursing home community in Mountainside, NJ.

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1180 Route 22 West, Mountainside, NJ 07092

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3.7 from 123 reviews
5 stars
66
4 stars
18
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 stars
34

Overall Review of Manor Care Mountainside

differentiator 24 reviews mention this

Therapy support is frequently praised

Residents and families repeatedly describe strong physical and occupational therapy progress.

A large number of reviews mention the therapy team positively, often describing PT/OT as effective and supportive. Some reviewers specifically connect the therapists’ work to mobility gains and a faster return home. Even in reviews that criticize other parts of the stay, therapy is still cited as a standout. The community also offers wellness-oriented programming and a dedicated fitness/wellness setup that aligns with residents’ emphasis on staying active through therapy.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness gets mixed

Some residents and families report delayed help and inconsistent responses to calls.

While many reviews describe kind, attentive staff, several also raise concerns about responsiveness when help is needed. A recurring complaint is difficulty getting nurses for assistance, including situations involving call lights, showering, or urgent needs. A few reviewers also describe night-time delays or understaffing as contributing to longer wait times. Residents’ experiences vary, so it’s important to consider both the praise for individuals and the complaints about getting timely help.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Food quality is a point of contention

Dining experiences range from consistently good to disappointing.

Some reviewers say the food is good, even calling it consistently good or great, and a few mention accommodations like lactose-free items. Others describe meals as terrible, barely edible, or not matching what was ordered, with concerns about substitutions. There are also reviews that criticize how food is handled and delivered. Overall, dining quality appears inconsistent across stays.

  • A cozy dining room setup with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with decorative napkins and artwork on the walls.
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Cleanliness and odor come up often

Many reviews mention the facility feeling clean and well maintained.

Several residents and families describe the building as clean, well maintained, and not smelling like an institution. Others point to opposite experiences, including reports of dirtiness, soiled areas, and general facility disrepair. Because both types of comments appear, cleanliness seems to vary by unit or period rather than being universally described the same way. The facility does offer housekeeping services and an overall set of in-house support functions intended to keep daily living running smoothly.

common 17 reviews mention this

Care coordination and communication vary

Families describe both strong communication and gaps in follow-through.

Some reviews highlight that staff coordinate well, keep families informed, and help with transitions, transportation, and scheduling. Other reviews describe problems with follow-through, including missed calls, lack of updates, or communication breakdowns related to medical concerns. A few reviewers focus on specific staff members being helpful in addressing issues. Taken together, reviewers’ experiences suggest communication can be excellent with the right team members, but not consistently across all stays.

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Features

Housing

  • 151 resident community capacity 151 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)
  • 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

Physicians

  • Kartan Saritha Summit Medical Group Westfield (0.8 miles)
  • Kenilworth Primary Care (2.9 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (3.3 miles)
  • Premier Urology Group (3.4 miles)
  • Merck (3.7 miles)
  • New Jersey Spine Center (4.4 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Mindowaskin Park (1.7 miles)
  • Forest Road Park (3.2 miles)
  • Ponderosa Farm Park (4 miles)
  • Winfield Park (4.3 miles)
  • Memorial Park (5.2 miles)
  • Milton Lake Park (6 miles)
  • Milo S. Borden Park (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • The Bread Stand (5.4 miles)
  • True Salvage Cafe (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • ACME Markets Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Summit Station (2.6 miles)
  • NJT - Short Hills Station (3.3 miles)
  • NJT - Millburn Station (3.8 miles)
  • NJT - Maplewood Station (5.1 miles)
  • NJT - Rahway Station (6.2 miles)
  • New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (7.8 miles)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport Station (8.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bagels 4 U of Short Hills (2.9 miles)
  • Huck Finn Diner (3.4 miles)
  • Scotchwood Diner (3.4 miles)
  • Stage House Tavern (3.4 miles)
  • Magic Fountain (3.5 miles)
  • Millburn Delicatessen (3.7 miles)
  • El Gordo (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (4.8 miles)
  • Church of the Little Flower (4.9 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Rc Church (7.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center (6.2 miles)

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