Monarch Communities

From our first interaction all the way through my Mother-in-law being a resident for the past two months, The staff at Motif could not have been better. They have made everything so easy and smooth that we could not be happier with the decision.

My mom moved into the memory care portion of the facility shortly after it opened last summer, and we are thrilled with it. The decor looks more like a nice hotel than a senior living institutional facility. The staff are fantastic - friendly, caring, and professional across the board. They have varied activities every day, from right after breakfast until dinner time, which keeps my mom engaged and both socially and physically active. They also offer on-site beauty salon access and doctors who make rounds at the facility, and the food is surprisingly good.

I love the staff, the cleanliness, and the activities provided. The only thing my mom doesn't care for is the food.

I wouldn't change anything about the facility, other than the cost being so expensive. The food is good, people are good, communication is on point. I would recommend this facility to everyone.

The entire facility is clean, as soon as you walk in you can tell. They keep us informed about everything that is going on with my mom. She is loving the food, which is amazing coming from the fact that she used to make her own pasta and sauce! I would recommend this facility to anyone that asks! We made the right choice for her. She is extremely happy and says she feels like she's dreaming!

The reason we chose this facility was because of the cleanliness, the fact that memory care was just as nice as the assisted living side. You felt like everything was going to be. Like you were seen, that they were going to be almost an extension of you and everything was going to be ok and my mom would be cared for and also respected and allowed to be as independent as she could be. Very kind, thoughtful, very receptive to each residents needs and differences. I feel very lucky knowing my mom is safe and well taken care of there.

Staff are friendly, open to questions, attentive to needs of residents, responsive! I would absolutely recommend them to others looking!

We picked this community because they had knowledge of the staff and the time they spent explaining their facility and introducing us to the different staff members and explaining their responsibility.

My mother was previously a resident at Sunrise of Paramus and the experience was great. The staff was so caring. The food was terrific and there was a lot of variety. The activities were well planned. I felt that communication with the family was good with most of the staff, except with the Director. Overall, it was a great experience and I would recommend Sunrise of Paramus to others.

My loved one is a resident here and I am thoroughly impressed with everything about The Fountains at RiverVue. There is a very positive vibe in the facility/atmosphere. It's a very active and social community. Nice building and grounds. 4 star food. Easy access. I would highly recommend The Fountains at RiverVue to others.

Sunrise of Paramus is set up more like a house than a hotel, which is quite nice. The facility is smaller so there aren't endlessly long hallways, which are not good for residents with dementia. My mom's apartment is situated just off of the central hub where everything happens. Families are given the access code to the Memory Care elevator so you don't have to wait for someone to let you in and out. The residents have access to an Outdoor sunny patio whenever they want to use it, and again they don't have to be buzzed in an out. The Director was very hands on and was incredibly helpful when my mom was admitted to Valley Hospital and when she transitioned to hospice care at Sunrise. All of the staff have a light in their eyes and are determined to provide great care for the residents. [Name removed], the sales person, helped to get an expedited check in directly from Valley Hospital to Sunrise which was incredibly helpful. Another staff member was very helpful in getting my mom's room set up with regards to safety and thinking about future equipment that might have to go into the room. Housekeeping is good, and the communication with the family is excellent. I would definitely recommend Sunrise of Paramus to others. Before, I was thinking that my mom was just going to bounce around to different places, but now I feel like she's found a home. This facility is a little bit more expensive, but my mom receives exponentially more and better care than she did at the previous facility that she was in.

I am currently a resident at Bella Terra by Monarch and everything at this facility has been great for me so far. The move in process was very easy. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The housekeeping is spot on. Communication with the family is good. The meals are good. One suggestion for improvement that I would offer: they should have more activities for the male residents. I would recommend Bella Terra by Monarch to others.

My loved one is currently a resident at The Fountains at RiverVue in the Memory Care unit. I am really pleased with this facility and my loved one seems quite content. She is happier, cleaner and looks better. I was her caretaker and they are way better at it than me. The facility is not cheap, but it's worth it. All of her friends and her brother agree. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services and meals are also great. I would recommend The Fountains at RiverVue to others.

My parents were previously residents at Brandywine Living at Upper Providence and this facility was overall good. It's a beautiful place. The food is good. The activities are great, they even have a hair salon. The facility was beautifully decorated for the fall and winter holidays. They did have staffing issues, but the majority of the staff were kind and friendly. When I stayed while my father was in his last few weeks (which was nice that they allowed that) they were not as attentive, as they knew I was taking care of changing him and feeding him. They would forget to bring a menu, so I couldn't order for mom or forgot to. But I had the ability to bring my own microwave soups and meals for her. They didn't really "check in," especially knowing that I had two of them and mom with dementia. I hated the monthly fire alarms which I know is a requirement, but they could have warned me about them at move in. It was a bit of chaos and the worst was they had one the very first night when I had just settled at home in bed after days of moving my father from one facility to another. The cost was a bit more than others, but understandable. Overall, I would recommend Brandywine Living at Upper Providence for sure.

Mom is in memory care. They have been very good. (Originally a little short staffed, but have been working on that and have hired peple)Very responsive!Very friendly!

When we toured Monarch Coopers Corner, it had not yet opened so a lot of the décor had not yet been in place. However, we got to see the final product just prior to Mom moving in. Even when virtually empty, we could tell that it was going to be right for us! We are glad that we waited for the facility to open and we were right! I spoke to Mom today and she said that everyone there is wonderful. I would recommend this facility to others.

The level of care was an important factor. The "feeling" of the facility is a good fit for my mother. Finally the specific room was one in which I thought my mother would be happy

This is simple. I would give Sunrise Paramus a 5 on every category. It was a blessing to find this place. Everyone was wonderful and the level of care surpassed any I've seen in any assisted living facility. Please keep it on your "go-to" list. I hope others find this place for their loved ones. The staff is exceptionally well trained- professional in their area of expertise, and oh, so compassionate. My mom was in the memory care unit and was under constant supervision. She was only there for 17 days before she died, but she was well cared for and monitored. Sunrise of Paramus is a hidden gem. The only problem is the cost of these places. I have to bring it up. Who can afford $[removed] a month? My mom would have had the funds for two years as she already exhausted most of her savings from 5 years in assisted living. This is untenable for most people, and it's a sad state of affairs we're in here in America.

My dad currently resides at Bella Terra and we love it! He is so happy here. He's made friends and is doing things. Everyone in the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The facility is meticulously kept. The food is really good with several choices for meals. It is the nicest and cleanest facility that I have ever seen, with lots of amenities! I would recommend this facility to others.

My loved one is currently residing at Sunrise of Paramus and everything at this facility has been great for her! I like the size of this facility, it's not too big. I have never eaten here, but my loved one likes the food and loves the place. That's what matters to me!