The Somerford House is a very clean community there are no fowls odors anywhere so very impressed. Some of the staff are absolutely great and some you can just tell they are there to do their jobs. The young gentlemen working the activities program is absolutely top notch. We have already recommended this community to families and we will continue to do so... Read more
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The Somerford House is a very clean community there are no fowls odors anywhere so very impressed. Some of the staff are absolutely great and some you can just tell they are there to do their jobs. The young gentlemen working the activities program is absolutely top notch. We have already recommended this community to families and we will continue to do so
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
August 1, 2022Thank you for your review and recommendation Robert. We're glad to see you have been impressed with the community -- and we appreciate your special shout out for our Lifestyle360 programs team!
The staff members at Somerford House are very engaged, caring and super helpful. You can really tell they genuinely like what they are doing and that they are being treated very well. Our loved one always talks about how they do not have down time because of all the different activities they have going on. Based on our experience so far with this community we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
June 23, 2022Thank you very much for your recommendation! It was wonderful to read that your loved one is so enthusiastic when talking with you about the many activities they enjoy, and we appreciate your compliments for our team and how they love what they do for our residents.
We had a really good tour with Somerford House, but it was not what my mom was looking for. There were more residents in wheelchairs and it just did not seem as active of a community as she wanted.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
March 31, 2022Thanks for visiting and we're glad you had a good tour. While we do currently have a number of residents who use assistive devices, they are quite capable and some of the most active participants in our Lifestyle360 programs. We invite you to bring your mom back and join us for one of our programs or for a meal in order to experience a small slice of what life is like at Somerford House. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
March 22, 2022Thanks for the review! We'd love to hear more details on what we're doing right.
Good community, not the right fit.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
February 17, 2022Thank you for visiting our community. We're glad you were impressed with what you saw, but sorry to see it is not a fit for for your loved one. Best wishes as you continue to explore senior living options, and please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Some of the nurses aids we really like and are sweet as can be and some of them we do not care for at all and don't seem to care for the residents. They have had quite a bit of turnover of staff, they just hired a new administrator and they lost the activities director that everyone really liked. The food is good, lunch is the main menu and dinner is something a little lighter. The have a new vendor coming in the beginning of the year and it is supposed to be gourmet. They do have happy hours on Fridays and she also likes to play bingo.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
December 22, 2021Hi Gerald, I am the Divisional Director of Operations and want to thank you for sharing your thoughts. I was glad to read that your loved one enjoys some of our many programs, and that the food (and happy hours) have been highlights of her time here. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about any concerns you might have as we are always open to feedback from residents and their families. Please call the community and leave a message for Divisional Director and they will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
My loved one just picked another community. I liked this community actually better than the community that my loved one went with but in the end of things I had to go with my loved ones wishes.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
December 15, 2021We're glad you visited us and walked away very impressed A K. We wish your family the best and invite you back at any time if your needs change.
I would high recommend this community. The staff are very friendly and good with the residents. The community is clean. I feel like my loved one if safe and cared for here.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
September 29, 2021Thanks for the warm comments Angela. We're thrilled that the friendliness and skill of the team earned us five stars in your book! We're honored to know that the care we provide your loved one gives you peace of mind, and appreciate the enthusiastic recommendation.
We had already seen this facility when we were looking for my mom. [name removed] who we worked with was very helpful and kept in touch with me. She was great with her follow up and really went above and beyond.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
July 30, 2021Pam, we're glad you had a new visit with us and that your guide was -- and continues to be -- helpful. Please let us know if you have any further questions, and we hope to see you again.
The community is very expensive and raised our rate right away. They are also not very attentive. I would not recommend this community others. Communication was not good and
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
April 9, 2021At Somerford House and Place of Newark it is our goal to exceed expectations for all our residents, families and guests. I am the Executive Director and would very much like to speak with you personally about your concerns. Please contact me at the community at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration and I hope we are able to speak soon.
My experiences are based during the pandemic. Pauline and I have been able to have great interactions. She calls regularly about my mom. The community sends an email to the family with updates and a monthly calendar of activities.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
February 12, 2021Christy, thanks for your feedback. It was good to hear that Pauline is doing a great job in keeping you up-to-date regarding your mom, and that the regular emails are doing their job of letting you know what's happening in the community. It is always great to hear from families that they feel connected to the community even when they might not be able to physically be there.
I would highly recommend this community. Compared to other communities in the area for the price. The staff are always friendly, and always interacting with residents and families. They have made an exception for me to come in and see my loved one due to them being on hospice. I've been given a COVID test and answer questions. This has allowed me to spend time with my loved one daily.
Somerford House community is a little more on the expensive side. We are a little disappointed in the care service at the moment, since we aren't able to go into the facility and see him to make sure he is getting care for. Before COVID the food looked adequate, he has yet to complain. The rooms are adequate in size as well.
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
August 27, 2020We know that the restrictions in place during the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in some hardship for residents and their families, but throughout this our primary goal has been to safeguard our residents and team members. I am the Executive Director and would certainly welcome a discussion on how we can set your mind at ease regarding the care of your loved one -- and are happy to provide assistance with FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype to help you stay in touch. Please contact me at the community at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration.
They treated my mother well. It was a very clean place. They had activities for the residents, if they didn't want to do the activity, they did try to push. We did have a private caregiver with my mother. I'm not sure if my mother was not truly on her own. Having a private caregiver in, I'm not sure with the community if that made a difference. I'm not sure it made a difference at all. My mother never complain about the way she was treated. The caregiver did have to remind about medications. However, that happens in some other communities as well. The value was really good, it was about twice the cost to put her in a community down near me in DC. It was an eye opener for me due to the cost. She did remember some locations when going on bus rides. I believe my mom was happy there. It was a very pleasant place. Overall I think they treated her very well. They knew her name. When I visited they treated her well and everyone with dignity.
The place always looked clean. The staff could have improved a little on the attentiveness to the residents. My mother had an independent caregiver and we think if that person wasn't there, her needs wouldn't have been completely met. When we were able to get them to pay closer attention to things, they did just fine. They were good about engaging the residents in activities. We did feel the community was a good value for the price.
Absolutely, love this place they get it. I saw the respect and care being given to each resident and actual activities taking place.
My mother is very happy with her new home. The staff is very friendly, attentive and helpful. The facility is very clean and has no odor to it. My mom's bathroom could use more attention but I think that is my mother's fault not Somerford's. Her room is spacious and comfortable, decorated with all her personal things to make her feel like it is truly a home. Most all the staff addresses my mom by name and are readily accessible to family members. My mom, who can be picky, enjoys the food. She also participates in the many daily activities. You can go outside in nice weather and they have at least 1 outing a week. Somerford went out of their way to make my mom feel welcome, include her in activities and introduce her to fellow residents. They even sent her flowers! Overall we would recommend this place if you are considering assisted living.
Very nice facility and very clean. Residents were very happy and friendly and active in the facility. Staff and residents were very communicative and engaged, everyone knew everyone and had a nice family atmosphere. Costs are comparative to other facilities. Rooms were of nice size but limited on Kitchenettes.
We have been a little unhappy with this community. My mom had become ill. The staff is nice, but then need to give more attention to her needs. The menu is needing some improvements. We do like that they have activities. We are hoping that things get a little better in the time since we just moved into this community. Families should consider this community for the care of a loved one, but maybe a tour would be helpful for them
Response from Somerford House & Place of Newark
September 26, 2017I am the Executive Director and want to thank for you taking the time to leave your thoughts about Somerford House and Place of Newark. It is our goal to exceed expectations for all our residents and families, and I was sorry to read this was not your experience. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you regarding your observations; we are always looking for ways to listen and improve. I am confident that with open communication we will continue to provide quality care and stay focused on consistent and ongoing improvement.
Good meals. Caring personnel. Clean. Accommodating service. Very satisfied.
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