5 Memory Care Communities in Paramus, New Jersey

ADL

I went but they were on a lockdown. It's hard to judge because it was empty and eerie with the residents locked in their rooms. The person who was supposed to to take us around didn't come to work that day, so we had to wait for their general manager to come and give us the tour. The home is right down the street from a major cemetery, and I just didn't feel comfortable. The general manager was very good. He wanted to make a good impression and help us out, but you could tell that he wasn't the regular tour guy. The rooms we saw were a studio and a one-bedroom. If it was located somewhere else it would have been fine.

Jerry

My mother is happy in here. Prior to this, it was a Marriott Hotel, so each room is set up with a dining room, a kitchen, separate rooms and each room has a kitchenette. They're very nice. The staff is perfect, they're very nice and very caring. The food is excellent and there's actually a chef on site. They have daily activities there, they do a whole bunch like bingo, movie nights, singing, caroling, there's a lot. It's fun 7 days a week.

D.J.

My brother moved into Sunrise of Paramus, he's getting the top care and I'm pleased with them. The staff is excellent. He's a big challenge and doesn't do anything, but they're very nice. He can't hear so they made a booklet for him asking him if he wants them to help him get dressed, or if he wants this or that during lunch time. I couldn't be more pleased with the way they handle him. He has one room. There's always something going on. They play games with them, go out with them, and people always come in to entertain them. It's very nice. Right now he's on pureed food, so they're doing the best they can with him. The layout of the place is like a home or a grand hotel, and it's lovely. If you're willing to participate in activities, there are games and so on. I don't think they could do more than they're already doing. I was so happy with Sunrise. I'm so impressed with Barabara, the director of sales, who's caring and nurturing. Because of the camaraderie of the staff, I chose this place right away.

D.J.

I toured and I wasn't thrilled with the place at all because it was too big. They showed me the room, and we walked through where all the people were. Betsy was good and did her job. I saw an apartment that was like an efficiency room. They had a whole daily calendar, including bingo, story time, and so on. There's always something if you're willing to participate.

Laura

My mom is here, and we're very satisfied with the whole arrangement. I don't have any complaints. Everything has been fine. There have been one or two people who deliver medication that she felt were a little rude to her when she asked for something to be done. She's going out for dialysis three days a week, so she's not able to do a lot of things, but she's starting to play Bridge. She goes to the exercise class, and she and my brother went to a family dinner. She's starting to get acclimated. The facility is fabulous. I saw the calendar of activities, and it's more than sufficient to me. It's a little pricey because everything is a la carte. There were a lot of things that were needed but came with additional charges.