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3.5 from 35 reviews
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3 stars
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Overall Review of N J Veterans Mem Home Paramus
caveat8 reviews mention this
Staffing continuity and responsiveness
Residents and families describe inconsistent staffing and slow response at times.
Several reviews raise concerns about staffing consistency, including limited continuity from weekday to weekend and aides not being available for basic needs. Others describe delays in getting help when call buttons are used, and some families report inadequate monitoring when residents are left unattended. A few reviewers balance this by describing caring, attentive staff, but the staffing complaints show up often enough to be a recurring worry for families.
common7 reviews mention this
Clean facility, with mixed reports
Many reviewers say the facility is clean, while others report odor and dirty common areas.
Multiple reviews praise cleanliness and describe a well-kept environment. At the same time, several negative reviews mention unpleasant odors, dirty floors, and housekeeping that does not appear to happen consistently. Taken together, cleanliness seems to vary by unit or period, based on how families describe their firsthand visits and time spent with residents.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Dementia care and dignity
Reviews frequently focus on how dementia and Alzheimer’s residents are treated and accommodated.
Some families specifically describe Alzheimer’s or dementia units, with reports of residents being treated with dignity and respect and a nursing team keeping them informed about condition updates. Other reviews are much more critical, describing residents left in bed for long stretches, incontinence that families associate with staffing shortages, and concerns about basic accommodations such as bathroom safety supports. Admission decisions are also discussed in the context of dementia-related needs, with some families saying they were denied entry or given delayed answers.
common4 reviews mention this
Dining quality and consistency
Dining draws both praise and complaints from families.
Some reviews single out the kitchen staff and say meals were delicious or fresh, including one mention of dining staff being kind. Other families describe food negatively, including one comment that food was terrible and another concern about how meals were handled for residents with appetite and mobility changes. The community offers restaurant-style dining, which lines up with the positive dining experiences noted in reviews.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Admission denials for dementia
Some families report denials or long waits when dementia is involved.
A few reviews describe denied admissions or delayed decisions tied to dementia-related behavioral or care needs. These families say they had to appeal and that timelines were especially long, leaving them uncertain about next steps. While other reviewers recommended the facility after having loved ones there, the admission-experience complaints are a separate concern that comes up more than once.
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Features
Housing
336 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
LaGuardia (16 miles away)
Newark International (19 miles away)
Westchester Cty (20 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Suburban Diner (1.9 miles)
The Capital Grille (2.9 miles)
Van Dyke Ice Cream (3.5 miles)
Park Wood Deli (4.1 miles)
Houston's (4.2 miles)
Parks
Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area (2 miles)
Van Saun County Park (2.2 miles)
Saddle River County Park (2.3 miles)
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (6.8 miles)
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center (7.8 miles)
Rutherford Memorial Park (8.5 miles)
Tallman Mountain State Park (8.7 miles)
Hospitals
The Valley Hospital (2.5 miles)
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center (3.1 miles)
Holy Name Medical Center (6 miles)
St Joseph's Regional Medical Center (6.7 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Franklyn's Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
Places of Worship
All Saints Episcopal Church (3.1 miles)
Community Church Of Glen Rock (3.1 miles)
Hawthorne Gospel Church (5.1 miles)
Clifton Blue Mosque (7.3 miles)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (7.5 miles)
St Pauls Parish (7.8 miles)
Bais Torah U'tefilah (8.2 miles)
Physicians
Kayal Orthopedic - Westwood (3.1 miles)
Tenafly Pediatrics (5.1 miles)
Park Medical Group PA (5.8 miles)
Christian Health Care Center () (5.9 miles)
Women's Total Health of Woodcliff Lake (5.9 miles)
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336 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
LaGuardia (16 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Kind staff, especially coordinator Maribel.
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