Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Perth Amboy, NJ

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Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Perth Amboy, NJ

Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare is a nursing home community in Perth Amboy, NJ.

Information last verified: June 12, 2026

303 Elm Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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

3.7 from 120 reviews

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Overall Review of Alameda Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare

common 24 reviews mention this

Care team support stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, respectful care from the staff.

Many reviews say the nursing and rehab teams are polite, professional, and responsive to needs as they come up. Several also describe staff members taking extra steps to keep residents comfortable and engaged, including helping residents get through daily routines and questions during their stay. There are also a few negative reviews that focus on delayed responses and insufficient attention, but the overall tone in the reviews is that families feel supported by the care team.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness feels inconsistent

Reviews describe cleanliness and odor issues alongside reports of a well-kept environment.

Some reviews praise the facility as clean, tidy, and well-maintained, with housekeeping regularly keeping rooms and common areas in good condition. Other reviews are much harsher, describing strong bad odors, dirty rooms and bathrooms, and cleanliness problems that families say affected care. Taken together, the reviews suggest cleanliness can vary by timeframe, unit, or staffing.

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Rehab and physical therapy help

Rehabilitation and physical therapy are a frequent reason people say they improved here.

Several reviews connect better mobility, strength, and recovery progress to the physical therapy and broader rehab support. People also mention therapists and the rehab program as organized and helpful when returning from surgery or hospitalization. A smaller number of reviews criticize care quality during rehabilitation, but positive accounts of progress show up often across stays.

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Meals are a mixed experience

Dining draws both praise and complaints in the reviews.

Many residents and families describe the food as good, with variety and alternative options when needed. Some reviews also mention extra help with portions or special dietary considerations, including diabetic needs and other restrictions. At the same time, there are reviews that say the food is poor or unappealing and that it affects whether residents eat comfortably.

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Activities and outings keep days full

Residents describe recreation that keeps them busy and entertained.

Reviewers talk about recreation staff encouraging residents to join daily activities and group events like music and games. Some residents also describe being taken out for errands or local outings, plus having options they can participate in from their floor. These comments align with the community offering scheduled daily activities and organized fitness or day plans.

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Staffing and call response vary

Some reviews describe delays in help, staffing gaps, or communication problems.

While many reviews highlight attentive care, others report understaffing and difficulty getting assistance when residents need help. A few comments describe slow responses to calls, rotating staff not knowing individual preferences, and residents waiting longer than families expect. These negative experiences are serious enough in the reviews to stand out even where other staff members are praised.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

250 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

Newark International (14 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

Hospitals

Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center (0.7 miles)
NJ Spine and Wellness (6 miles)
Raritan Bay (9.2 miles)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (9.3 miles)
Emergency Department, St Peter's University Hospital (9.8 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
Wegmans (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
Garden State Dispensary (4.1 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (2.2 miles)
Wegmans Food Markets (2.9 miles)
Deli Plus (5.1 miles)
Starbucks (5.2 miles)
Starbucks (7.6 miles)
Starbucks (7.7 miles)
Starbucks (8.1 miles)

Restaurants

South Stevens Pub (2.2 miles)
Royal Albert's Palace (2.7 miles)
Jose Tejas (3.8 miles)
Big Shots Sports Bar & Grill (3.9 miles)
The Cheesecake Factory (4.2 miles)
Garden State Deli (4.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (5.1 miles)

Physicians

Raritan Bay Cardiology (3 miles)
University Radiology Group (4.9 miles)
AdvantageCare Physicians (5.8 miles)
Dr Raj (7.8 miles)
Dr Avendano (8.1 miles)
Cancer Institute of New Jersey (9.2 miles)
Tiefenbrunn Fortin & Tuck Pediatrics (9.4 miles)

Parks

Bloomingdale Park (3.8 miles)
Wolfe's Pond Park (4.6 miles)
Merrill Park (5 miles)
Milton Lake Park (6.7 miles)
Donaldson Park (8.2 miles)
Winfield Park (8.5 miles)
Welsh Park (8.7 miles)

Theaters

AMC DINE-IN Menlo Park 12 (4 miles)
AMC DINE-IN Staten Island 11 (7.4 miles)
2220 Amc New Brunswic (7.6 miles)
Alamo Drafthouse Staten Island (9.3 miles)

Transportation

Old Bridge P&R Bus Stop (4.7 miles)
New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (4.9 miles)
NJT - Metuchen Station (5 miles)
NJT - Rahway Station (6.6 miles)
NJT - Aberdeen-Matawan Station (6.9 miles)
NJT - Edison Station (7.2 miles)
New Brunswick Train Station (9.1 miles)

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