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Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged in Trenton, NJ

Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged is a nursing home community in Trenton, NJ.

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Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged in Trenton, NJ

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  • Interior

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  • Outdoors

    An elderly person enjoying a sunny day outdoors, seated comfortably with a walker nearby.

  • Building

    A scenic view of a well-maintained property surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Landscaping

    A quiet suburban street lined with houses under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Healthcare

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  • Recreation

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    A patient receiving a vaccination in a healthcare setting.

53 Walter Street, Trenton, NJ 08628

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

4.2 from 55 reviews
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Overall Review of Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged

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Nursing and rehab feel personal

Residents describe rehabilitation and nursing care that starts promptly and feels individualized.

Several reviewers say the rehab team met them quickly and got started right away, including therapy visits soon after arrival. Multiple accounts also highlight attentive bedside nursing and nurses and CNAs who are responsive during daily care. Reviews also point to strong physical therapy and skilled rehab support, with therapists described as encouraging and available. One reviewer even notes medication being managed when their loved one refused it.

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Staff compassion and responsiveness

Staff compassion shows up repeatedly in residents’ accounts of daily interactions and support.

Across reviews, families describe nurses, therapists, aides, and leadership as kind, caring, and professional, often going beyond what they expected. Many say staff treat residents like people and create a feeling of safety and trust for families too. Several reviewers specifically mention being kept informed, answered quickly, and supported during difficult transitions. While most feedback is positive, a minority of reviews describe communication breakdowns and staffing concerns, which suggests experiences can vary depending on the situation.

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Cleanliness and atmosphere stand out

Reviews frequently mention a clean, well-maintained facility with a comfortable feel.

Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean, contemporary, and well-maintained, sometimes adding that there was no noticeable smell. Families also note the facility appears orderly and welcoming when they visit. A few reviews connect cleanliness to confidence in daily care. Taken together, the comments suggest the physical environment is consistently part of what residents and families appreciate.

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Dining gets mixed reactions

Food quality and taste are inconsistent in reviews, with both praise and complaints.

Some reviewers say meals are delicious, with choices that work even for picky eaters. Others describe the food as merely “pretty good” or positive in appearance. On the other hand, multiple reviews complain that food was terrible, paired with dissatisfaction about medical care. This split suggests dining experiences may depend on the unit and the meal being served.

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Communication and staffing concerns

A few reviewers raise concerns about communication and staffing availability.

Some reviewers report difficulty reaching the front desk or getting return calls after leaving messages. Others mention being unable to get timely help when calling for assistance. A small number of reviews also describe staffing as short, including at night, and raise concerns about resident outcomes. While these critiques appear in a minority of accounts, they stand out because they relate directly to day-to-day coordination and support.

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Nearby basics and medical access

The surrounding area includes nearby pharmacies and medical offices.

Family and resident routines often rely on easy access to everyday services and healthcare. In the nearby area, there are pharmacies and medical options within a few miles, along with additional local destinations for outings. This can help reduce travel friction when visits, appointments, or errands are needed.

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Features

Housing

  • 137 resident community capacity 137 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

  • Trenton-Mercer County (1 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (1 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

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Delaware Valley Family Eye Care (0.5 miles)
  • Lawrenceville Dermatology (4.5 miles)
  • Nottingham Medical Associates (4.6 miles)
  • Princeton Eye and Ear (4.6 miles)
  • Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates (4.8 miles)
  • Retina-Vitreous Center PA (4.8 miles)
  • Delaware Valley OB/GYN (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (1.4 miles)
  • Trenton Transit Center (3.8 miles)
  • Hamilton Station (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Trenton Psychiatric Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Mercer Family Health Center (2.6 miles)
  • Capital Health Medical Center (4 miles)
  • Frankford Hospital-Bucks County (6.4 miles)
  • St Mary Rehab Hospital (8.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Blooming Grove Inn (1.6 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.3 miles)
  • Erini Restaurant (2.7 miles)
  • Morrisville Tavern (3.5 miles)
  • Amalfi Cuisine (4 miles)
  • Rat's Restaurant (4.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Cadwalader Park (1.7 miles)
  • Delaware River Canal Tow Path (2.3 miles)
  • Washington Crossing Historic Park (4.4 miles)
  • Veteran's Park Hamilton (7.4 miles)
  • Sharp's Lane Crestwood Park (7.6 miles)
  • Tyler State Park (8.2 miles)
  • Mercer County Park (8.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Van Gogh Cafe (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (7.4 miles)
  • St Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church (9 miles)
  • Blawenburg Reformed Church (9.3 miles)

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