Heath Village Retirement Community covers over 100 acres with scenic views of the mountains in western Morris County, and it's been around since 1966, always aiming to give residents a safe, caring, and inclusive place to live, so folks of all backgrounds feel welcome and supported here, whether they need independent living, residential health care, skilled nursing, or soon, assisted living when that opens in December 2025. The campus includes independent apartments, a 10-unit cottage community, hotel-style apartments, and several healthcare facilities, with single-story homes offering everything from studios to two-bedroom units-these apartments are leased unfurnished, so everyone can make their space feel like home.
Residents can choose different levels of care, like independent living, nursing and rehab at The Meadows, residential health care at Mayflower House, memory care, adult day care, short-term rehab, and home health care, and people usually can stay near their spouse or friends even when their health needs change, as long as they don't have to go to the hospital. The Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation is a large and modern 92,000-square-foot facility with 99 beds for skilled nursing, and Heath Village also has a 40-bed residential health care center and a team praised for kindness and helpfulness-nurses come in twice a day to check vital signs or help out, and the managed medication program keeps medicine organized and safe.
Care covers what people need most, with 24-hour supervision, help with activities of daily living, medication management, housekeeping, laundry services, and safety features like emergency alert systems and personal security pendants. Dining here gives plenty of choices, including restaurant-style settings with options for all diets, like meals made for diabetes or allergies, plus an elegant main dining room, all-day dining, and even a buffet. There are lots of amenities to keep folks comfortable and busy, like a game room with billiards and shuffleboard, art and activity rooms, a music program, a library, a movie theater, lounges, outdoor patios with lush landscaping, and an inviting heated saltwater pool surrounded by tables and umbrellas. Paddy's Pub offers happy hour and a place to socialize, while scheduled activities include music nights, movies, fitness programs, walking paths, arts and crafts, and clubs-plus, residents can start up their own activities if there's something special they like to do.
The community takes care of extras like maintenance, transportation, parking, and move-in help, and it's pet-friendly so folks can have their animal companions. Rooms have private bathrooms, cable TV, telephone, wireless internet, air conditioning, kitchenettes, and nice furnishings, and there are guest accommodations for visitors when family comes to stay. Heath Village keeps things lively with events like summer village luncheons, walking tours, and group gatherings, and the on-site gift shop and spa room are nice touches for convenience and comfort.
People who live here stay active, involved, and as independent as they'd like, getting extra support only when needed, and because Heath Village is a non-profit, full-service retirement community, there's no long-term or life-care fee required, which helps make it an affordable option for many. The campus is well-kept, with beautiful gardens, a covered entrance, a central fountain, and plenty of spaces to relax or visit with friends. The staff, including those working at The Meadows and Mayflower House, offers a range of health services, therapy, rehabilitation, and memory care, always focused on dignity and fellowship. The community publishes The Voice Newsletter and keeps everyone informed and engaged. Residents and employees alike seem to appreciate the supportive and meaningful atmosphere, and Heath Village stands as a place where people can feel secure, comfortable, and truly part of a caring community.
