Aristacare At Norwood Terrace in Plainfield, NJ

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  • Interior

    A stylish indoor seating area featuring modern furniture and a warm color palette.

  • Outdoors

    A three-story residential building surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

  • Decor

    A cozy and well-lit bedroom with a neatly made bed and elegant decor.

  • Building

    A view of a modern building surrounded by greenery and under a clear blue sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy and well-lit bedroom featuring a stylish bed, warm colors, and elegant decor.

  • Dining

    A neatly set breakfast table with eggs, bacon, and orange juice.

  • Landscaping

    A serene outdoor dining area featuring a pond and lush greenery.

  • Garden

    A tranquil garden pathway surrounded by lush plants and a shaded tree, inviting relaxation.

  • Nature

    An elderly man enjoys gardening as he waters a raised garden bed from his wheelchair.

  • Wall Art

    A well-decorated hallway featuring wooden floors and colorful balloons, leading to elevators.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious gym with various exercise equipment and a bright interior.

  • Healthcare

    A nurse provides care and support to an elderly patient in a hospital room.

Aristacare At Norwood Terrace in Plainfield, NJ

Aristacare At Norwood Terrace is a nursing home community in Plainfield, NJ.

Information last verified:

40 Norwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

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

4.7 from 120 reviews
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Overall Review of Aristacare At Norwood Terrace

common 5 reviews mention this

Clean facility and odor-free

Residents and visitors highlight the facility as clean and well kept.

Multiple reviews directly call out cleanliness, including a comment about the absence of urine odor despite many patients and a clean public bathroom. Others also describe a consistently clean environment and note it as part of an overall positive experience. Even while discussing other concerns in a few reviews, the clean-and-well-kept impression comes up repeatedly.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Therapy support stands out

Rehab therapy is frequently described as high quality and focused on progress.

Several reviews single out therapy as a major reason for satisfaction, including praise for the therapy director and multiple therapists by name. Residents and family members describe dedicated physical therapy work and teamwork across rehab staff. Reviews also connect the therapy effort to recovery goals, like helping a loved one get stronger after injuries and setbacks.

common 12 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and communication

Families describe staff as attentive, communicative, and supportive during care.

A recurring theme is that staff members are welcoming and responsive, with visitors and families describing feeling comfortable from the start. Multiple reviews mention strong communication with families and follow-ups after discharge to help coordinate next steps. In addition to day-to-day help, some reviews praise staff for explaining processes and being available with questions.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities and engagement are noted as a positive part of life there.

Some reviews mention daily activities and describe residents being kept engaged, including through the recreation or activities team. One reviewer also highlights activities alongside care, and another connects resident engagement to a specific activities team member.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care consistency concerns appear

A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about care quality and medication handling.

While most reviews are positive, at least a couple describe severe negative experiences, including allegations related to medication administration and inadequate follow-through. Another review also expresses neglect-related worries and emotional distress during a stay. These comments are stark outliers compared with the many mentions of dedicated nursing and supportive therapy.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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 (14 miles away) Newark International (14 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

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (1.7 miles)
  • Stage House Tavern (2 miles)
  • Arooga's (2.1 miles)
  • Scotchwood Diner (2.2 miles)
  • Stone House (3 miles)
  • Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (3.7 miles)
  • Stirling House Diner Seafood Pavilion (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Forest Road Park (2.1 miles)
  • Ponderosa Farm Park (2.7 miles)
  • Columbia Park (3.2 miles)
  • Mindowaskin Park (4.2 miles)
  • Grandview School Play Ground (5 miles)
  • Merrill Park (6.7 miles)
  • Winfield Park (6.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)
  • Wegmans Food Markets (8.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Watchung Pediatrics (3.2 miles)
  • Medemerge (3.4 miles)
  • University Radiology (3.5 miles)
  • Warren Dermatology Associates (4.2 miles)
  • Kartan Saritha Summit Medical Group Westfield (5.9 miles)
  • University Radiology Group (6.8 miles)
  • Premier Urology Group (7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of the Little Flower (3.8 miles)
  • Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (3.9 miles)
  • St Vincent De Paul Rc Church (5.2 miles)
  • Muslim Center of Middlesex County (7.2 miles)

Transportation

  • New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (6.2 miles)
  • NJT - Metuchen Station (6.7 miles)
  • NJT - Summit Station (7 miles)
  • NJT - Edison Station (7.4 miles)
  • NJT - Rahway Station (7.6 miles)
  • NJT - Short Hills Station (8.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Menlo Park 12 (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lyons VA Hospital (7.9 miles)

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