Monarch Communities

My father spent the last three years of his life living at Brandywine Assisted Living in Howell, N.J. When he first arrived he was recovering from a four -month stay in the hospital and an acute care rehab facility. He was confined to a wheel chair and was suffering from dementia. He was initially placed in the Reflections unit on the third floor. He received wonderful care from the nurses and aides and within three months he was walking with a walker and was dementia free. He was then transferred to the first floor with the general population. My father’s gregarious and outgoing personality returned and this is where he thrived. He made many new friends among the residents and staff. The nurses and aides were all very attentive and patient with all of his needs. He received physical and occupational therapy and he became more self-sufficient. He enjoyed the company of his new friends in the dining hall and he eagerly anticipated interacting with the high school and college students who were waiting tables. I truly believe that my father’s life was extended because of the care and life style that Brandywine gave to him. We could not have asked for a happier or more positive environment for Dad’s final years. I would highly recommend Brandywine in Howell to all of my friends and relatives. Thank you again to everyone from the cheerful women at the front desk, the maintenance staff, the administrators and all the volunteers for the quality care that you provide.

Excellent referral, for a facility that was for Independent Living. A respite stay was tried for 2 weeks. Nice,a clean environment, and friendly residents, and staff. Paula [Removed], and Pat [Removed], were the Front line staff that assisted in ALL the move process. Dana & Annette took care of the many calls made, to and from the facility. At this time, our family member is returning to her home, so her return & stay is TBD. Thank you Jennifer for your guidance, in a selection process to this unknown world.

Bella Terra's staff makes this facility an excellent choice for one to call this home. It is clean, safe and staff like Paula [Removed], Pat [Removed], as well as the front line staff of Annette and Dana we're inviting and accommodating.. I felt like I personally knew the staff, when actually I only met them over the phone, (I live 2000 miles away). These individuals were all prompt to respond to any needs. I had a clear picture of what Bella Terra was, for our family member's stay, and would recommend this place to those that are looking or would like a trial, like a respite stay.

We walked into Brandywine and knew this was the place for mom! It is decorated with taste. The staff is great! They are patient and caring with the residents! They treat the residents with respect. Mom is well fed and her medical needs are met! Her health has greatly improved since she moved into Brandywine at the Sycamore! The staff not only cares about the residents but also cares about there families. This is also a plus! The staff is great!

I was nervous about make the move but from the first day i knew i made the right decision.the hearth gives me the help i need but the independence i want as well.everyone is so nice and helpful.I love living here.

Excellent care and excellent service all is good!!.

Find me safe.Excellent people working here.The senior and make those working as friends.

I love that I can have my independence and know that my husband harry is being so well taken care of.The staff is so nice and the care is superior.

Southberry is a great community.Particularly for the elderly.Because of large retirement village(Heritage)and the several assisted living and nursing homes there aremany health related and other services which cater to the elderly.Have lived here 24 and feel very fortunate to have southberry those many years age

I really like living at this community. It is always clean and smells so fresh. The food is properly cooked, meat is actually real! The staff are all wonderful and do what they are supposed to do. In one scenario, I had to get surgery and was directed not to move around, and the staff brought my food with no attitude and waited on me foot-and-hand. I even got balloons and a visit from the manager while in the hospital. I also like that there is always 2 RN's and the director of nursing is available if needed. The owner seems to know what she is doing and I do not get the feeling she is cutting corners. I would recommend this community!

My father is a resident in the memory care unit. The staff is wonderful and were extremely helpful when we were deciding where my father would live. They worked very hard to make sure he could go right from rehab to his new residence. Me and my family are very happy and would highly recommend Bella Terra. Paula really went above and beyond.

My mom, age 84, widowed for 14 months at the time of admission, has now been in Brandall Estates in Linwood, NJ for 3 months.. We began looking for senior living last fall... Mom wasn't quite ready. We visited Sherry & Katherine at Brandall several times before committing. We were treated very nicely: to lunch, to dinner, to visiting to see rooms several times, to watching the dog therapy program and coming to happy hour on a Friday. When her room became available, we were able to choose the exact colors from her home to mimic the same look in her new rooms at Brandall. Danny, the very accommodating maintenance man, did a great job painting the kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom. Mom moved in and within two weeks she adjusted to her new home and is very happy! Her laundry & bedding is washed weekly to perfection, the Brandall housekeepers make the bed beautifully everyday! The food is good, she loves her servers who know her likes and dislikes! The entire staff, Sherry, Katherine, Darlene, Andrea, Amber, JoJo & all the others, always are friendly and have a smile to offer. Activities are plentiful if the residents choose to partake. Brandall, in my opinion, is a 6 star residence! ******

Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable staff. Immaculate facility with many amenities. The rooms are very spacious.

My mom and dad have been living at the Brandywine at Pennington community for nearly a year. After a couple of falls last year, my mom needed more care than could be provided in my parents’ two story home. As a professional in the senior housing and care fields, I had no hesitation in selecting Brandywine at Pennington when I needed to find a safe home for my parents. I knew from colleagues and neighbors that Brandywine offered its residents the best balance of care, welcoming atmosphere and overall value in the area. My confidence has been confirmed. Brandywine is a community where my parents have the opportunity to thrive, not just survive. The staff is warm, responsive and professional, treating my parents like extended family. The building is clean and my parents are typically active, participating in a variety of activities and opportunities for all kinds of socialization. The quality and variety of the food is incredible. Most importantly, the care and support is always sincere, excellent and available at a variety of levels as appropriate to the individual needs of my parents. Fiercely independent minded, my parents were very reluctant to move; naturally, their adjustment continues, but it is progressing more smoothly and enjoyably for them due to their very positive experiences at the Brandywine at Pennington community.

Our experience with Spring Meadows has been a very good one! The director really does a fantastic job, and personally involves herself in all sorts of jobs throughout the facility. She really makes the place gel! She and the sales manager did a a great job helping us through the whole process. The aide staff is friendly and hardworking, and they take great care of the residents. Our loved one is happy, and has settled in well!

My mother in law is doing very well with her transition to the community. The staff has been extremely helpful for helping her adjust to community. They take the time to show her around and found a nice place for her to seat at meal time. It is clean and everything looks pretty nice and neat. The resident is very friendly and kind. The activity my mother in law enjoys doing is bingo and they offer many more. Everyone here is friendly and helpful. They really make you feel comfortable here.

Nicole is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and caring. The facility was great. The apartments were the largest I have seen and offer a choice of being more independent. The only reason we didn 7t chose it was because the memory care unit isn 7t in place yet. Otherwise it was a great option that I would recommend.

Everyone at Bella Terra has been so nice and extremely helpful, especially Racel P. Hope my mom gets there soon!!

I am a physician and am well acquainted with assisted living facilities and nursing homes. My sister is now living at Brandywine in Mahwah. The staff is very caring and considerate. She is very happy living there. Before this my sister was at Sunrise in Wayne for 6-7 months and the difference between these places is truly remarkable. Brandywine has physical therapy available on the premises, wonderful activities, and even a physician on site two days a week. I have described Brandywine to friends as being like a 5 star hotel. The staff goes out of their way for everyone and the place itself is just beautiful. My sister has only been there for a few weeks and so far I am extremely impressed with this facility and the people running it. I will comment again as time goes on.

My parents moved over from the Esplanade in White Plains due to the fact they are closing down. Though moving them has been a horrendous and traumatic experience, moving them to the Fountains has been the "best thing they have ever done". These are their words exactly. They absolutely love the food, activities, people, staff and apartment. The Fountains have limited space and accepting wait list , so we got in at the perfect time. I would and have highly recommended the Fountains to others in search.