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Buckingham At Norwood

Buckingham At Norwood is a nursing home community in Norwood, NJ.

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  • Interior

    A modern and inviting waiting room featuring comfortable seating, a cozy fireplace, and vibrant blue walls.

  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained garden path surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a plush bed, cheerful stuffed animals, and a bright window adorned with flowers.

  • Building

    A brick office building with surrounding landscaping and trees.

  • Dining

    A modern and stylish kitchen featuring a blue accent wall and an island counter, perfect for cooking and dining.

  • Bathroom

    A modern bathroom featuring turquoise walls, a walk-in shower, and a sleek sink area.

  • Healthcare

    Logo for a care and rehabilitation service.

  • Living Space

    A cozy waiting room featuring comfortable blue sofas, a wooden coffee table adorned with flowers, and a decorative birdcage in the background.

100 Mcclellan Street, Norwood, NJ 07648

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

4.5 from 116 reviews
5 stars
93
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Buckingham At Norwood

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Staff warmth and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are kind and attentive during care.

Many reviews focus on staff kindness, supportive communication, and being willing to answer questions and assist with needs. Several families also highlight specific nurses, therapists, aides, and coordinators as attentive and caring. A smaller set of reviews express the opposite, saying call bells and assistance can be delayed, leaving residents waiting for help at night or longer than expected.

differentiator

Recreation led by Meena

Recreation programming is a frequent bright spot, especially when guided by Meena.

A large number of reviews mention recreation with Meena by name, describing it as engaging and personalized, from exercise and games to taking residents for walks. Some reviewers connect these activities with improved mood and more productive stays, including rehab and long-term time. Even among reviews that are less positive overall, recreation staff are sometimes singled out as a standout compared with other parts of the experience.

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Food quality with diet attention

Dining receives repeated praise for taste, choice, and attention to dietary needs.

Multiple reviews describe the food as excellent or very good, often noting residents have options or that meals feel satisfying during rehab and recovery. Several also call out the role of a dietitian or dietary help, including attention to special dietary restrictions and the menu being discussed. Reviews that mention dining alongside complaints tend to describe broader service concerns rather than dissatisfaction with the food itself.

  • A modern and stylish kitchen featuring a blue accent wall and an island counter, perfect for cooking and dining.
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Therapy support and rehab progress

Physical and occupational therapy are frequently described as helpful for recovery and mobility.

Many reviews mention physical therapy and rehab support as a key reason the stay felt worthwhile, with some families describing strength and mobility improvements. Several also mention therapists spending time on care and tailoring sessions around individual needs and comfort. A few reviewers raise concerns about consistency or coordination, but most comments about therapy describe it positively.

caveat

Some call-bell and care gaps

Some reviewers report delayed help and gaps in day-to-day care.

A recurring negative theme is difficulty getting timely assistance, with multiple reviews describing long waits after ringing call bells, especially at night. Other complaints include missed medication handling, discharge coordination issues, and limited cleaning or infection-control attention. Some of these reviews also mention staffing shortages as the reason help was not provided quickly enough.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 240 resident community capacity 240 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

  • Westchester Cty (14 miles away) Westchester Cty (14 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (17 miles away) LaGuardia (17 miles away)
  • Newark International (24 miles away) Newark International (24 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 (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Orangetown Pediatric Associates (1.5 miles)
  • Northeast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Orangeburg (2.3 miles)
  • Kayal Orthopedic - Westwood (3.3 miles)
  • Tenafly Pediatrics (4.6 miles)
  • Park Medical Group PA (5.3 miles)
  • ENT and Allergy Associates (5.8 miles)
  • Babra Saeed (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Tallman Mountain State Park (2.4 miles)
  • Piermont Pier (3.3 miles)
  • Uniontown Playground (4.9 miles)
  • Van Saun County Park (7.3 miles)
  • Nyack Beach State Park (8.1 miles)
  • Hart's Brook Park & Preserve (8.1 miles)
  • Riverdale Park (8.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • The 9W Market (2.5 miles)
  • The Filling Station (2.5 miles)
  • Harvest on Hudson (4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.1 miles)
  • Hudson Social (4.2 miles)
  • Brrzaar (5 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center (3.3 miles)
  • The Valley Hospital (7.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro North - Dobbs Ferry Train Station (4.2 miles)
  • Metro North - Tarrytown Train Station (6.8 miles)
  • Bus Stop (7.4 miles)
  • Metro North - Riverdale Station (7.7 miles)
  • Metro North - Bronxville Train Station (8.1 miles)
  • NJT - Waldwick Station (8.5 miles)
  • Metro North - Hartsdale Train Station (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (4.8 miles)
  • The Riverdale Minyan (8.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Art Cafe Of Nyack (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Boxer Donut & Espresso Bar (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Coffee Labs Roasters (7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Palisades 21 (6.1 miles)
  • Nanuet STM 12 & RPX (6.5 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers (7.3 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Shops At Riverside 9 (8.1 miles)

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