LIVIA Health & Senior Living

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

    Compassionate staff, excellent rehab care

    I'm very pleased with the attentive, compassionate staff and excellent on-site nursing and rehab - PT/OT/speech helped my family member make real progress. The modern, spotless facility with spacious rooms, engaging activities and chef-driven meals made the stay comfortable, and responsive management and friendly caregivers kept me reassured.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    3.74·(97)

    Overall rating

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

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and certified nursing assistant care
    • Strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs
    • Engaging activities and special-event programming
    • Clean, modern, and newly renovated facilities
    • Chef-led dining and catered special meals
    • Pleasant outdoor areas and family gathering spaces
    • Private, well-appointed resident rooms
    • Concierge and front-desk support
    • In-room communication technology for family updates
    • Supportive end-of-life and palliative presence
    • Salon and personal-care services on site
    • Small, community-oriented atmosphere conducive to visiting

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high employee turnover
    • Delays in attending to call lights and routine care requests
    • Uneven staff conduct and variable bedside professionalism
    • Gaps in medication administration and clinical follow-up
    • Inconsistent meal quality and meal-service continuity
    • Variable quality of care across units and shifts
    • Weaknesses in dementia supervision and memory-care alignment
    • Administrative and billing process deficiencies
    • Poor phone accessibility and limited responsiveness to families
    • Sanitation and incontinence-care delays

    Summary of reviews

    LIVIA Health & Senior Living elicits distinctly mixed feedback across multiple domains. Positive accounts consistently highlight a strong rehabilitation focus: physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams receive repeated praise for helping residents regain function. Many families also commend CNAs and nurses for compassionate bedside care, and several reviewers describe successful rehab outcomes and attentive end-of-life support that enabled family presence. The activities program and occasional chef-led special events are frequently noted as strengths that contribute to engagement and quality of life.

    Facility and amenity impressions are generally favorable. Numerous comments describe the campus as new, bright, and well maintained, with attractive outdoor spaces, private rooms, multiple dining areas, and on-site services such as a salon and manicurist. There are frequent mentions of concierge/front-desk staff and in-room communication technology that facilitate family contact and visiting. These features support a resort-like, community-oriented atmosphere for many residents.

    However, a persistent theme is variability in operational consistency. Reviewers describe uneven staffing levels and notable turnover, which correlate with delays in responding to call lights and care requests, particularly on certain shifts or floors. This variability extends to staff conduct and communication: while some nurses and aides are described as exemplary, others are characterized as dismissive or difficult to reach. These patterns produce divergent experiences between floors and between day and night shifts.

    Clinical-safety and care-management concerns recur across reports. Several comments point to medication-administration issues, missed or delayed implementation of physician orders, and lapses in clinical follow-up that in some cases required higher levels of care. There are also repeated concerns about dementia supervision, nighttime checks, and absence of safety aids such as bed alarms in specific situations. Because some accounts describe serious outcomes, reviewers raise allegations of significant clinical mishandling; these claims should prompt careful inquiry during any evaluation of the facility.

    Dining and housekeeping show both strengths and weaknesses. Multiple families praise a chef-driven program and special catered meals, yet others note inconsistent meal temperature, missing utensils, and variable lunch/dinner experiences. Cleanliness is generally described positively for the building and private rooms, though there are isolated sanitation and incontinence-care delays reported that families should evaluate further.

    Management and communication receive mixed reviews. Positive notes mention helpful admissions support, responsive social work, and staff members who facilitate smooth transitions. Conversely, several families describe poor follow-up from nursing leadership, slow or absent phone responses, messy billing, and an admissions process that can be inconsistent—particularly around memory-care placement and supervision criteria. The combination of strong clinical therapy services and notable operational inconsistencies suggests the facility can deliver very good care when staffing and communication align, but families should assess unit- and shift-level staffing, care protocols for dementia and acute changes, and escalation pathways during tours and meetings with leadership.

    Practical takeaways for prospective residents and families: verify staffing ratios and turnover rates for the specific unit, ask about protocols for medication administration and acute-condition escalation, review memory-care criteria if relevant, request examples of recent therapy outcomes, and clarify billing and admission follow-up processes. Given the polarized experiences, an in-person visit focused on the unit and shift your loved one would occupy — and conversations with the nurse leader and social worker — is recommended to determine whether the facility's current operational performance matches the strengths described by many families.

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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

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    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
    View the official license record

    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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