Pricing ranges from
    $7,153 – 9,298/month

    Atrium Matawan - Assisted Senior Living Facility

    40 Freneau Ave, Matawan, NJ, 07747
    3.2 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    1.0

    Spacious rooms, neglect, dishonest management

    I stayed at this facility and had mixed but mostly negative experiences. The rooms were spacious and clean and a few staff (Henry and Gloria) were helpful and responsive, but pandemic precautions were poor, no doctor was seen for over five days, bathing was limited to once a week, and social events were repetitive. Management was dishonest, social services made release-paperwork mistakes, and my loved one's belongings were mishandled or discarded with little empathy for our grief. The building is dated and isolated, dining is chaotic, and despite some caring staff I would not recommend this place.

    Pricing

    $7,153+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $8,583+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $9,298+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.17 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.3
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.2

    Pros

    • Friendly rehab staff
    • Caring and compassionate caregivers
    • Specific staff praised (Henry and Gloria)
    • Responsive nurses (in some reports)
    • Staff willing to answer questions and arrange logistics
    • Home-like atmosphere and humane treatment
    • Rooms described as spacious and clean

    Cons

    • Problems with social services department
    • Release paperwork errors and administrative mistakes
    • Inconsistent nursing demeanor; some nurses unfriendly
    • Delayed physician oversight (no doctor seen for over five days)
    • Limited bathing (reported as once per week)
    • Repetitive and boring social activities; not enough programming
    • Dated facility and furnishings
    • Poorly organized kitchen/dining; chaotic dinner service
    • Pandemic-related care concerns
    • Perceived dishonesty or lack of transparency from management
    • Lack of empathy toward grieving families
    • Mishandling or discarding of personal belongings
    • Inadequate communication about policies
    • Remote location ('middle of nowhere')
    • Overall recommendation mixed to negative in some reviews

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is mixed, with a clear split between praise for frontline caregiving staff and serious concerns about administrative, medical oversight, and facility-level issues. Multiple reviewers explicitly praise individual caregivers — including named staff (Henry and Gloria) — and describe the rehab team and some nurses as friendly, responsive, and compassionate. Several comments highlight a home-like atmosphere, humane treatment, and that staff helped arrange logistics and accommodated family questions. Rooms are described more than once as spacious and clean, which is a consistent positive about the physical living space for residents.

    At the same time, there are numerous and repeating complaints that point to systemic problems. Administrative and social services are a major negative theme: reviewers report release paperwork mistakes, poor communication about policies, and a social services department described as "terrible." There are also serious allegations about management behavior, including perceived dishonesty and a lack of empathy for grieving families. Related to administrative breakdowns, reviewers report mishandling and even discarding personal belongings — an issue that raises both emotional and practical concerns for families.

    Clinical and routine-care concerns appear in several reviews and should be noted. One reviewer reported that no doctor was seen for over five days, which suggests gaps in medical oversight. Bathing frequency was cited as limited (once a week), and reviewers described nursing demeanor as inconsistent — some nurses are described as responsive and caring while others are described as unfriendly ("no smile"). Pandemic-related care concerns were also mentioned, indicating that infection-control or pandemic policies and communication may have been a source of anxiety or dissatisfaction for some families.

    Activities, dining, and the general facility environment are additional recurring themes. Social events were described as repetitive and boring, and at least one reviewer explicitly noted a need for more activities. The facility itself was characterized as dated, and multiple reviews criticized the kitchen and dining operations as lacking structure — one review called dinner "chaotic." These issues affect quality of life, daily routine, and family perceptions of value and professionalism.

    Taken together, the pattern is one of uneven quality: strong, compassionate interactions at the individual caregiver level contrasted with weaknesses in administrative practice, clinical oversight, facility upkeep, and programming. The positives center on staff who provide hands-on comfort and practical help, while the negatives raise concerns about safety, documentation, communication, and management culture. The facility’s remote location was also mentioned and may be a factor for families considering visits or logistics.

    For prospective families, these reviews suggest it would be wise to probe specific areas during a visit or interview: ask for examples of how social services and discharge paperwork are handled, request clarification about physician coverage and nursing staffing levels, verify bathing and personal-care schedules, observe dining and activity programming, and ask how personal belongings are inventoried and protected. Because experiences appear variable by department and individual staff member, an on-site assessment and direct questions to management about the documented concerns (paperwork accuracy, policies for handling belongings, pandemic procedures, and activity calendars) will give a clearer picture of current operations and whether the strengths described by some reviewers are consistent across the facility.

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    About Atrium Matawan - Assisted Senior Living Facility

    Atrium Matawan - Assisted Senior Living Facility sits in Matawan, New Jersey, right in Monmouth County, and offers a place where seniors can keep some independence but still get help where they need it, and the place itself is pretty big with 70 beds, and you'll find a variety of studio and one-bedroom apartments-some are pet-friendly, and all are maintained by housekeeping staff, making daily life a bit easier for folks who want maintenance-free living. The community includes lots of different services like assisted living, memory care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing, and home care, so seniors with all sorts of needs can find support. People talk about the staff being friendly, joyful, and kind, which seems to help both residents and visitors feel comfortable, and the place often gets recognition from residents and their families, even picking up awards like Best of Senior Living, though the average rating is about 5.3 out of 10, which shows that there are ups and downs to consider. The community sits on peaceful, landscaped grounds and is set up in a folk Victorian style that gives it some charm, and residents can take part in clubs, arts and crafts, live music, book clubs, fitness programs like Tai Chi and chair yoga, gardening, and more. There are indoor and outdoor spaces to relax, with gardens, a TV room, a small library, and a computer center with high-speed internet. Staff speak both English and Spanish and stay around 24-hours a day to help with activities like bathing, dressing, medication management, help with housekeeping, toileting, and emergency support. People living here can use offsite transportation for appointments, enjoy nutritious meals made from quality or even organic ingredients, and find options for different diets, including support for diabetes. Apartments come fully furnished, with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, and internet, making things pretty comfortable for everyday living, and there's an on-site salon for haircuts or beauty treatments. Atrium Matawan also offers independent living options, and it's designed to let residents age in place, with care plans that change as needs change, and for those who need more help-especially people who might be struggling with memory loss-the staff focus on both safety and respect, with plenty of daily activities to keep minds active and spirits up. The community also helps with transportation, concierge services, and offers guest parking along with resident parking, which can be handy for families who come to visit. Religious services, community-run events, and social dining help keep people involved and connected. The focus rests on supportive, attentive care, allowing seniors to live as independently as possible while having people on hand to help out when needed.

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