LIVIA Health & Senior Living

    1 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.72·(101)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and aide staff
    • Strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy
    • Engaging and varied activities program
    • Modern, bright, and well-maintained facility
    • Chef-driven dining and special-event meals
    • Private, well-appointed resident rooms
    • Accessible outdoor and family gathering spaces
    • Responsive social work and concierge support
    • Rehabilitation-focused environment with positive outcomes
    • In-room communication technology for family updates
    • Clean common areas and housekeeping attention
    • Personalized attention from standout staff members
    • Multiple exercise areas and therapy amenities
    • Convenient single-floor layout in some locations

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Delays in responding to call bells and care requests
    • Variable nursing and aide competency across units and shifts
    • Gaps in medication administration and clinical follow-through
    • Weekend and night shift coverage shortfalls
    • Poor family communication and phone responsiveness
    • Inconsistent meal delivery timing and temperature control
    • Limited dementia/memory-care supervision and unclear admission criteria
    • Sanitation and cleanliness inconsistencies in some areas
    • Billing and administrative follow-up inefficiencies
    • Gaps in escalation of acute clinical deterioration and family notification
    • Maintenance-response delays and occasional facility repairs backlog

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with significant strengths in rehabilitation, therapy, and hospitality-style amenities alongside recurring operational weaknesses. Many families highlight compassionate direct-care staff, effective physical/occupational/speech therapy teams, and an active activities program that keeps residents engaged. The building and grounds are frequently described as modern, bright, and well-maintained, with comfortable private rooms, multiple dining areas, outdoor spaces, and technology that supports family updates. Culinary offerings and chef-driven special events receive repeated praise, and social work and concierge staff are often noted as helpful and communicative.

    At the same time, a consistent theme is variable day-to-day care quality and responsiveness. Reviewers describe irregular staffing levels, especially on nights and weekends, and high employee turnover that appears to contribute to uneven care across floors and shifts. Common operational issues include delayed responses to call bells and care requests, variability in aide and nurse competency, and instances of missed or late medication and care tasks. Families frequently cite difficulties reaching nursing leadership or admissions staff by phone and express frustration with billing and administrative follow-up.

    Dining experiences are polarized: many residents and families praise the food and special culinary events, but others report inconsistent meal temperature, missing utensils, or unmet dietary needs. Activities and therapy programs are consistently a strong point, with multiple mentions of meaningful events, exercise areas, and successful rehab outcomes. The facility’s physical environment—new construction, cleanliness, and outdoor/family spaces—is regularly cited as a positive contributor to resident well-being.

    Clinical-safety patterns are mixed. Several reviews describe timely physician and nurse contact and strong end-of-life support; conversely, others describe delayed recognition or escalation of acute medical issues, and some families raise serious concerns about clinical oversight in isolated cases. There are also repeated concerns about the facility’s ability to provide supervised memory-care levels for residents who require continuous observation, along with reports of admission denials tied to supervision capability.

    Overall, the facility appears to perform strongly in rehabilitation, therapy, activities, and hospitality aspects, and it benefits from many dedicated staff members who receive individual praise. Prospective residents and families should weigh those strengths against operational variability: confirm staffing patterns for the intended unit and shift, ask specific questions about dementia-care protocols and acute-incident escalation, and clarify billing and communication processes before admission. Families who plan to advocate actively and maintain regular communication with staff may experience better outcomes given the unevenness described across reviews.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    LIVIA Health & Senior Living is located at 1 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ, 07936.

    About LIVIA Health & Senior Living

    Sycamore Living At East Hanover is a distinctive wellness community devoted to providing a holistic living experience tailored to each resident’s unique needs and preferences. The philosophy at Sycamore centers around creating a home-like environment where residents can truly feel at ease, supported by a professional team dedicated to establishing meaningful relationships not only with residents but also with those closest to them. At Sycamore, every aspect of care is highly personalized, beginning with an individualized plan that thoughtfully considers each person’s clinical requirements as well as their lifestyle choices and aspirations.

    The community offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support residents at every stage of their health journey. This includes senior living accommodations, assisted living, and specialized memory care, all structured to deliver comfort and dignity. Post-acute care services are available for those requiring short-term rehabilitation, while skilled nursing and long-term care ensure that individuals with ongoing medical needs receive continuous, attentive support. For residents needing additional support, hospice and palliative care are seamlessly integrated into the care spectrum, emphasizing compassion and comfort.

    Sycamore Living At East Hanover stands out for its state-of-the-art amenities and attention to detail in resident living spaces. Private rooms are a defining feature, providing residents with both comfort and privacy. The community is thoughtfully designed with a variety of welcoming communal areas, such as the Main Street Cafe, a gathering place that offers opportunities for socialization and relaxation, as well as elegantly-appointed living rooms and family and dining rooms that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Entertainment options, including a dedicated movie theatre and a relaxing lobby, further enhance the daily experience for all who live there. The Sycamore Eldercare philosophy permeates the community, ensuring that wellness, happiness, and resident fulfillment are always at the forefront of the Sycamore Living experience.

    People often ask...

    LIVIA Health & Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 1 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936.

    No, LIVIA Health & Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In New Jersey, the Department of Health licenses assisted living residences and posts the results of its routine inspections and investigations.

    License numberNJAL14001
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Residence
    Capacity37 residents
    LicenseeLIVIA HEALTH AT EAST HANOVER, LLC
    Care servedMs. Susan Roman
    ExpiresFebruary 28th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    16 Oct 2025Inspection
    Concluded substantial compliance with applicable requirements. No deficiencies were cited.

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