Job Haines Home, sometimes called Heathside Commons, has been caring for older adults since 1897, offering assisted living, long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, respite care, and home care all on one campus at 250 Bloomfield Avenue in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and one thing you'll notice is families can help make rooms feel like home by bringing personal belongings, which seems to make settling in easier for lots of folks. Over the years, the place has been renovated and expanded to keep up with what residents need, and every living unit in assisted living-there are 250 units in all-comes with a kitchenette, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, cable TV, and WiFi, so people can stay comfortable and connected. Housekeeping and laundry come every week, and there's always a Registered Nurse on-site with personal care attendants for help, even overnight, to give out medicines or help with things like bathing and dressing, which people seem to appreciate as they get older.
The facility has both assisted living and a smaller, 30-bed Skilled Nursing Residence, where people get more personal care and nurses are around all the time, and folks can spend time in the furnished courtyard or join in daily group activities, music, religious services, and other programs if they want, with transportation available for trips to shops and outings. You'll find three meals a day served in a dining room where folks pick from different entrees, and they've got snacks and a cozy café where you can grab something light between meals. The on-site beauty salon and barber shop are there for haircuts or a little pampering, which some residents enjoy as part of their routine.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all provided on site in the rehab unit for people who need short-term help getting back on their feet, and respite care is something they offer too, whether someone's recovering or a family caregiver needs a break. The staff is known for their dedication, and vaccination rates are high-98.8% of residents and 95.1% of staff had the COVID-19 shot, and all the residents get the flu shot-which many families find reassuring, especially given the past few years. The home has strong ratings from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, including high marks for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, and it's clear that health and respect for seniors are valued here, which has earned them praise from local hospitals and doctors.
Programs change often and cover entertainment, trips, shopping outings, and religious services for those who want them, and folks can take part in as much or as little as they'd like, with van service available so people don't feel cooped up. The administrator is David Repoli, and the organization is connected with LeadingAge and the Health Care Association of New Jersey, which focus on supporting seniors and those with disabilities. Job Haines Home has always made adapting to resident needs a big part of what they do, and with choices from independent living to skilled nursing, people can stay in the same community even if their health needs change over time, and that seems to bring a sense of comfort and belonging that has lasted for generations. More details are always available on their website: www.job-haines.org.
