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Brookdale Monroe

380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
8.8
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53 reviews

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4.0
Review for Brookdale Monroe

For the most part, Brookdale offers a pleasant, caring community with many amenities. It's clean, the food is good, the majority of the staff are pleasant and helpful. They have counselors to help residents navigate the multitude of emotions residents often face while adjusting to their new environment. There are doctors available round the clock. The staff is approachable and compassionate. We feel good about Brookdale and the care they afford our parents.... Read more

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About the facility Brookdale Monroe

Situated in a rural area that’s perfect for spending time in nature, Brookdale Monroe provides residents with assisted living and memory care services along with the freedom to redefine independence and pursue new passions. Whether that's connecting with new friends or trying out a new hobby, you have choices for how you want to spend your time.

Brookdale Monroe offers assisted living services and features a specialized memory care service program that’s rooted to create feelings of belonging and purpose through a person-centered approach. As you work toward maintaining your independence and pursuing old or new passion, our team is here however you need. With a personalized care plan tailored to your wants and needs, we regularly monitor your health and wellness in order to provide you with the quality care you deserve. Our staff is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to any emergency.

Located in the outer-ring suburbs of the New York Metropolitan area, Monroe Township is just a short drive to surrounding states, as well as other hot spots within New Jersey. With quick access to New Jersey Turnpike, residents and visiting families will find Brookdale Monroe conveniently located to restaurants and...

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8.8
Review Score
53 reviews

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53 reviews
8.8

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5 star

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4 star

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3 star

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2 star

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A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale Monroe with 8.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale Monroe has 53 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.

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Cleanliness

4.0

Friendliness

4.2

Meals & Dining

4.1

Care Services

3.9

Activities

4.0

Staff

4.5

Value for Cost

3.9

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4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
November 15, 2023
Verified Review
Review for Brookdale Monroe

For the most part, Brookdale offers a pleasant, caring community with many amenities. It's clean, the food is good, the majority of the staff are pleasant and helpful. They have counselors to help residents navigate the multitude of emotions residents often face while adjusting to their new environment. There are doctors available round the clock. The staff is approachable and compassionate. We feel good about Brookdale and the care they afford our parents.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


4.0
JT - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
August 10, 2023
Verified Review
Review for Brookdale Monroe

Would recommend but advise to get medical care elsewhere....definitely not use their doctor for any ongoing care or medical action plan. We picked this community because of the homey atmosphere. Mom didn't need bells and whistles instead a community.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

3

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dawna H - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
May 31, 2023
Wonderful

Brookdale has been so wonderful as a Community. My Mom is thriving there. She is always so busy with activities and exercise and has made so many friends. Since my Dad passed, my sisters and I were so worried about Mom making the transition from Florida back North to New Jersey. Brookdale welcomed her with opened arms and welcomes Family members to be involved in all activities as this helps supporting our loved ones. Mom loves her new home and it is truly a Community oriented environment.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
CP - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
May 18, 2023
Verified Review
An inviting place with friendly people

We picked this community, because it was welcoming, cozy atmosphere, best food choices and most we could afford. It's been a place where Mom can be busy and aspire to live her best life. I do wish the personal care staff were more consistently thorough.The executive director is awesome and really cares about people. She gets things done.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
March 30, 2023
Verified Review
Review for Brookdale Monroe

I would say it's a nice place for what it is. It works for my dad. Communication has been good .They are taking care of my loved one. I wish they would update the kitchen and bathroom in their apartments.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 3, 2023
Verified Review
Tour experience

We toured with Brookdale Monroe and it was a nice tour experience. Everyone was very friendly, but the downside was the rooms and other parts of the facility looked very dated and old.


5.0
Kim H - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
October 12, 2022
Community visit

Community is beautiful and well maintained. Staff is warm and friendly, always willing to assist in any way they can. I visited a lot of facilities and would definitely consider if in need of an Assisted Living community.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dawna H - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 29, 2022
Our Tour

[Name removed] was so helpful and friendly when my sisters and I did the tour. We have decided to make this Mom's home. We are excited about the full life she will have there as well as being able to spend time with her there.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Krista F - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
September 27, 2022
Amazing memory care and AL

I don’t know where to begin. I was thoroughly impressed with Brookdale Monroe. The staff are caring and compassionate. Formerly working as an activity director, I was impressed with the recreation calendar for both AL and Memory Care. There are activities for everyone to enjoy. The memory care programs are planned keeping dignity in mind and it was truly impressive to see. The director, [name removed] is incredibly hands on and you can see she puts so much effort into ensuring that the right people are hired who will uphold their mission and commitment to residents. The food was wonderful and they have so many options. The apartments are spacious and probably the cleanest I have ever seen. Everything was impeccable. If I had a family member who needed assistance I would no doubt call Brookdale Monroe.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Linda - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 23, 2022
Transition & 1st year in assisted living

We wish to express our appreciation for the help and care received by the staff at Brookdale Monroe in our aunt’s transition and first year in a senior living facility. In particular, we are especially grateful to the executive director, [name removed] for accommodating our immediate needs following her discharge from the hospital and always responding to our questions and concerns in a timely fashion. Her weekly Zoom meetings, in the aftermath of the pandemic, kept us current and informed. I believe additional capital investments should be made by the corporation for their Monroe Twp location to improve the dining area and the one and only elevator outside of memory care. Living over 200 miles away, we rested assured that our aunt was well taken care of. We understand the challenges a senior care facility presents to its staff and appreciate their efforts on a daily basis. We recently moved our aunt to a facility closer to our home but Brookdale Monroe will be missed.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Thomas J Gleason - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 18, 2022
In a class all its own

Our family was referred to Brookdale Monroe after experiencing a less than one star facility. As soon as we spoke to the management at Brookdale a wave of relief was inescable.. The initial phone came expeditiously and professionally. We were hoping for an upgrade to say the least. What we got was an assisted living facility that sets the standard. Upon arrival for our tour we met with [name removed] whom was timely, patient, knowledgeable and most of all friendly. As we toured, all questions were answered and all details were covered; some details we wouldn't even have thought of. After the tour we were all in and then I had the luxury to meet with and deal with THE BEST STAFF I've ever worked with. The transition was flawless, only because of the diligence Brookdale Monroe staff exudes. Our time was short with Brookdale Monroe, unfortunately. But if you're looking to care for your loved ones, look no further than Brookdale Monroe. We made friends, I can truly say, for a lifetime. Sincerely

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


1.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
August 29, 2022
Verified Review
Very unhappy. Sad & wrong for the elderly to be treated like this and have to pay top dollar for such poor care.

Brookdale Monroe was so terrible I had to remove my mother. They did not fill her oxygen prescription. All they do is send your loved one to the hospital and continue to bill you during the hospital stay. They didn't use safety protocols. There was never a locked wheelchair, never a locked walker. Tubing was all over the floor in her room, which was a tripping hazard. She was not clean. The room was not clean. There were two staff that were great - the rest of them had attitudes and sometimes wouldn't even answer my questions.

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

3

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

1

Activities

2

Staff

3

Value for Cost

1

Response from Brookdale Monroe

September 7, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. Your feedback has been shared with our management team for review.


4.0
CS - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
July 7, 2022
Verified Review
Good Community

Have had some issues with care services, have call later today with them to get resolved. Food service having some issues with dementia patients for instance hamburger and chicken very tough not able to cut down to bite size pieces have talked with staff and speaking with staff. Softer foods need to be more of an option, they will offer sandwich but only option is PB&J. Would like to see other sandwich options for residents. Staff is working with them on the issue at times can rush residents a bit too much with food service and have seen them take away plate while they are still eating. Mom doesn't participate much, do have decent activities program offered with Bingo, TV, Music, crafts and holiday specific programs. Getting back on track as the activities director was out but has since returned. Head staff is very friendly & outgoing if and when do have any issues they work to resolve and great communication with family. Best so far compared to other properties that have been in the past.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
November 5, 2021
Verified Review
My tour review

This community was nice my loved one just did not want a community that was two levels and wanted to be on one floor and flat . The tours were great just not a great fit for what we were looking for.


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 29, 2021
Verified Review
Tour of Brookdale

Our tour with Brookdale was fantastic and the facility is beautiful, the location was just too far for our family.


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 9, 2021
Verified Review
Tour of Brookdale

Our tour with Brookdale Monroe was great. It is a very beautiful facility. They were definitely heavy on their sales pitch. It would have been a great fit but was too expensive based on the care my mom needed.


2.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
October 7, 2020
Verified Review
A negative experience

The administrative staff was excellent, however the actual caregivers were not as excellent. It was really night and day. There were no activities during the time our loved one was there. There was a major lack of knowledge the care takers had about our loved one, and there was a major lack of communication.

Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

2

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Value for Cost

2


4.5
alysa hellerman - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 17, 2019
wonderful service

We were given 3 excellent options from your service, and we researched and visited them all before deciding on Brookdale at Monroe. You gave us help when we were at a loss, and we are very happy with the results.

Cleanliness

4.5

Friendliness

4.5

Care Services

5

Activities

4.5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Carmella Stahl exwife of Ken Stahl - Toured community
Memory Care
February 6, 2019
Verified Review
[Name removed] has finally starting to enjoy his life.

My ex-husband is really enjoying all the activities. The staff is so wonderful. It’s a wonderful place for him and I am so happy he is enjoying it and he is close to where I live and I can go visit him.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dale H - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 15, 2018
A Great Facility

We really like this assisted living facility and so does my mom. When you walk in you feel welcome and comfortable as if you are coming home. Careful attention is paid to the residents and they are treated with kindness and respect. There are many great activities to keep the minds and bodies active. We would highly recommend Brookdale.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


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