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Alaris Health At St Marys in Orange, NJ

Alaris Health At St Marys is a nursing home community in Orange, NJ.

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Alaris Health At St Marys in Orange, NJ

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  • Interior

    A cozy lounge area with sofas, a television, and a table decorated with flowers.

  • Outdoors

    A joyful moment outdoors in the winter, where children are playing in the snow while an adult watches over.

  • Building

    A modern hotel building located at a street corner under a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A modern multi-story hotel building in an urban setting.

  • Dining

    A heartwarming moment shared between a man and a child at a cafe.

  • Landscaping

    A serene autumn scene by the lake, with fallen leaves and a well-maintained lawn.

  • Outdoor

    A cozy hot tub nestled in a serene outdoor setting, surrounded by autumn foliage.

  • Healthcare

    A cheerful moment captured with a patient and her healthcare team.

135 S Center St, Orange, NJ 07050

To contact a resident: (973) 266-3001

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

3.5 from 121 reviews
5 stars
60
4 stars
17
3 stars
2
2 stars
6
1 stars
36

Overall Review of Alaris Health At St Marys

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy are often praised

Residents and families frequently praise rehab and therapy support.

Several reviews describe positive rehab experiences, including staff explaining what to expect and teams treating residents with respect during recovery. People also call out physical and occupational therapy as a major reason they felt progress was happening. Even when other parts of the stay drew criticism, therapy and recovery support were sometimes singled out as a bright spot.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a consistent theme

Many reviewers mention the facility feels clean and well-kept.

Across multiple visits, reviewers repeatedly mention a clean environment, clean halls, and rooms that felt well cared for. A few reviews also describe specific cleanliness details like keeping the facility tidy and responding to needs around the visit. While some negative reviews raise cleanliness concerns, the overall review pattern still includes frequent praise for how the building presents day to day.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication can break down

Families raise recurring concerns about communication and follow-through.

Multiple reviews report difficulty getting information, including unanswered calls or messages and delays in getting help when families call or when care is needed. Some families say they struggled to learn about updates, care plans, or documentation, even after reaching out. A number of comments also link the communication problems to bigger care worries, with residents and families feeling they had to advocate constantly.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staffing and responsiveness draw mixed reviews

Reviews describe uneven staffing and variable responsiveness.

On one side, many reviewers describe attentive, kind staff who are present, helpful, and responsive to needs. On the other side, several critical reviews allege understaffing, delays in nurse response, and poor attention to timely needs. Some reviews also describe incidents where call bells were not answered or where care tasks were delayed, which reinforced concerns about consistency.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Meals and diet support are mixed

Dining feedback varies, with some residents unhappy with meals.

A couple of reviews mention concerns with meal quality, including comments that food could be better and served hotter. At the same time, other reviews focus more on care and therapy than dining, so food satisfaction is not a dominant thread across the whole set. If you’re considering the community, it may be worth asking how meals are handled for specific dietary needs.

  • A heartwarming moment shared between a man and a child at a cafe.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 188 resident community capacity 188 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 (6 miles away) Newark International (6 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
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • 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

This part of Orange, New Jersey offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing to seniors looking to relocate. The area is home to a range of dining options including fast food restaurants like Taco Bell and McDonald's, as well as more upscale establishments like Faubourg and Egan & Sons. There are also several pharmacies nearby for easy access to medications, along with healthcare providers such as Summit Medical Group and Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Additionally, residents can enjoy nearby parks like South Mountain Reservation and Eagle Rock Reservation for outdoor recreation. Public transportation options through NJ Transit stations make it convenient to travel around the area, and entertainment options like AMC Clifton Commons 16 provide opportunities for leisure activities. Overall, this part of Orange provides a mix of convenience and amenities that may be attractive to seniors looking for a comfortable living environment.

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Mayfair Farms Banquet Facilities (2.8 miles)
  • McLoone's Boathouse (2.8 miles)
  • Faubourg (3.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • Egan & Sons (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Brick Church Station (0.6 miles)
  • East Orange Station (1.1 miles)
  • NJT - Maplewood Station (3.5 miles)
  • Newark Penn Station (4.2 miles)
  • NJT - Watchung Station (4.4 miles)
  • Harrison Path Station (4.4 miles)
  • NJT - Millburn Station (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Orange Park Nj (0.8 miles)
  • South Mountain Reservation (1.7 miles)
  • Eagle Rock Reservation (2 miles)
  • Milo S. Borden Park (2.8 miles)
  • Degnan Memorial Park (3 miles)
  • Memorial Park (3.4 miles)
  • Edgemont Memorial Park (4.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Care Station Medical Group (2 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (2.2 miles)
  • Women First Health Center (3.2 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (3.3 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (4.7 miles)
  • Summit Medical Group (5.8 miles)
  • Merck (6.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.2 miles)
  • True Salvage Cafe (3 miles)
  • Paper Plane Coffee Co. (3.4 miles)
  • The Bread Stand (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Dunkin (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Clifton Commons 16 (6.3 miles)

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