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Regency Gardens Nursing Center in Wayne, NJ

Regency Gardens Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Wayne, NJ.

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Regency Gardens Nursing Center in Wayne, NJ

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  • Outdoors

    A scenic view of a tree-lined road in a park setting.

  • Building

    A white school building with a green and blue sign, surrounded by greenery.

  • Trees

    A charming house with a large lawn and a wooden gazebo.

  • Landscaping

    Sign for Regency Gardens Nursery Center surrounded by trees and landscaping.

  • Garden

    A beautiful spring garden with blossoming trees and vibrant greenery.

  • Entrance

    A building entrance with a maroon canopy, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

  • Outdoor

    A peaceful outdoor garden setting with chairs and tables under lush trees.

  • Nature

    A beautifully landscaped garden with a pond and lush greenery surrounding it.

  • Gazebo

    A peaceful garden setting with a wooden walkway leading to a gazebo under lush trees.

  • Park

    A scenic view of a garden with lush greenery and a small wooden structure.

  • Pond

    A tranquil outdoor landscape featuring a small waterfall flowing into a serene pond surrounded by rocks and trees.

296 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

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

4.4 from 179 reviews
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Overall Review of Regency Gardens Nursing Center

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive.

Across many reviews, people describe the nursing staff, aides, therapists, and front-desk team as kind and willing to help. Multiple reviewers say staff checks in regularly and responds quickly when assistance is needed. A few negative reviews also mention staffing issues, including needing to fight for help or long response times, so experiences can vary by shift and situation.

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Therapy support for recovery

Rehab and therapy are a standout focus in residents' stories of improvement.

Many reviewers credit physical therapy and occupational therapy with helping them regain strength and mobility after surgery, falls, or stroke. Families also describe therapists as knowledgeable and supportive, and several mention encouragement to do more each day. While most comments are positive, a small number of reviews criticize care or specific rehab support, so results are not described as consistent for everyone.

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Meals and dining quality vary

Dining draws both praise and complaints from families and residents.

Some residents and visitors say the meals are good, with mentions of tasty food and options for what they want. Others describe food as terrible, cold, or difficult to get when requested, including problems related to medication timing and what residents are served. The community does offer multiple dietary types and meal options in its dining and care setup, which may help explain why experiences split.

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Cleanliness and odor concerns

Cleanliness is praised by some, but odor and room conditions are criticized by others.

Many reviews highlight a clean, well-kept environment, sometimes comparing it to a hotel-like feel. At the same time, several negative reviews specifically call out unpleasant smells, dirty rooms or laundry, and situations where residents were left in soiled conditions. One reviewer also notes renovations underway, which may contribute to mixed impressions of cleanliness during transitions.

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Safety and medication handling worries

Some residents and families raise concerns about safety and medication processes.

A minority of reviews describe serious problems, including missed calls for help, changes to medication times, and leaving patients in soiled diapers for extended periods. There are also accounts describing patients roaming or situations involving incorrect patient handling during transportation. Other reviewers report they feel safe and are notified promptly about issues, so the safety experience described is not uniform across reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (18 miles away) Newark International (18 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (21 miles away) LaGuardia (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Wayne, New Jersey offers a convenient and diverse array of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With multiple Starbucks locations nearby, as well as popular dining options such as Maggies Town Tavern and the Wayne Hills Diner & Restaurant, there are plenty of choices for dining out. Numerous pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are also accessible for easy access to medications. In terms of healthcare, St Joseph's Regional Medical Center and Chilton Memorial Hospital are reputable options within a short distance. Additionally, various places of worship cater to a range of religious affiliations, including Immaculate Heart Of Mary School and the Clifton Blue Mosque. For recreational activities, parks like Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Van Saun County Park provide opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Transportation is also convenient with NJT stations nearby for easy travel around the area. Overall, Wayne, New Jersey presents a well-rounded and accessible community for seniors to consider for their next chapter in life.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
  • Willow & Whisk (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Maggies Town Tavern (1.9 miles)
  • The Wayne Hills Diner & Restaurant (2.7 miles)
  • Burger King (3.6 miles)
  • Jersey Johnnys Grill (4 miles)
  • Bagel O's (4 miles)
  • Van Dyke Ice Cream (4.6 miles)
  • Pompton Queen Diner & Restaurant (4.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Immaculate Heart Of Mary School (2.4 miles)
  • Hawthorne Gospel Church (3.1 miles)
  • Community Church Of Glen Rock (4.4 miles)
  • All Saints Episcopal Church (4.5 miles)
  • Clifton Blue Mosque (6 miles)
  • St Pauls Parish (7.7 miles)
  • Bais Torah U'tefilah (7.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Paterson Community Health Center (2.5 miles)
  • Christian Health Care Center () (2.9 miles)
  • Retina Associates of New Jersey PA (3.7 miles)
  • Dr Mondana S. Yazdi, MD (4.7 miles)
  • Costello Oral Surgery Associates (5 miles)
  • Nihal De Silva (8 miles)

Parks

  • Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (2.7 miles)
  • Saddle River County Park (5.2 miles)
  • Hershfield Park (5.3 miles)
  • Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area (5.6 miles)
  • Anderson Park (7.5 miles)
  • Edgemont Memorial Park (8.2 miles)
  • Van Saun County Park (8.2 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Hawthorne Station (2.8 miles)
  • IHA Arbor Road Bus Stop (5.3 miles)
  • NJT - Waldwick Station (6.2 miles)
  • NJT - Watchung Station (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Joseph's Regional Medical Center (3.8 miles)
  • Chilton Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • The Valley Hospital (6 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (5.1 miles)
  • Dreamscape at AMC Garden State Plaza (7.1 miles)

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