Family of Caring at Montclair

    42 N Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm professional care, effective rehab

    I had a very positive stay at the Montclair facility - the staff (nurses, CNAs, and PT/OT teams) were professional, caring, and truly went above and beyond. Debbie and Michelle's activities kept my relative engaged and happy, the rehab was effective, communication with family was clear, and the place was spotless and welcoming. Overall a warm, recovery-focused environment I'd gladly recommend, with only minor room for improvement.

    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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    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

    Reviews

    4.52·(194)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Strong inpatient rehabilitation programs (PT/OT/speech)
    • Skilled, collaborative therapy teams
    • Attentive nursing staff and certified nursing assistants
    • Engaging, well-staffed activities program
    • Energetic activities leadership and consistent programming
    • Clean, well-maintained facility and gym space
    • Family-like, supportive staff culture
    • Individualized menus and integrated nutrition support
    • Accessible social work and patient-relations support
    • Responsive housekeeping and maintenance
    • Amenities such as large-screen TV, piano, and snack room
    • Coordinated care planning and discharge support (often positive)
    • Inclusive activities with translation and varied events
    • Hospice and end-of-life support availability
    • Visible administrative responsiveness and leadership presence

    Cons

    • Variable staff responsiveness and bedside manner
    • Inconsistent physician availability and rounding
    • Inconsistent meal quality and dining execution
    • Occasional gaps in clinical monitoring and wound/pressure-injury prevention
    • Variable case-management advocacy and discharge-timing consistency
    • Inconsistent infection-control/testing practices
    • Night-shift staffing and responsiveness variability
    • Intermittent maintenance issues (drafts, window cleanliness)
    • Limited accessibility to specific staff during peak periods

    Summary of reviews

    Care quality: The facility is frequently described as rehabilitation-focused with a strong emphasis on physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Therapy teams are commonly characterized as skilled, collaborative, and results-oriented; many families report measurable mobility and functional gains. Nursing and CNA care are often described as attentive and compassionate, supporting recovery and daily needs. That said, there are recurring concerns about inconsistent clinical monitoring in a subset of cases—specifically wound/pressure-injury prevention and follow-up—and a few serious individual accounts that suggest gaps in oversight and family communication for complex medical situations.

    Staff and culture: Staff across disciplines receive consistent praise for compassion, dedication, and positive morale. Activities staff–in particular the facility’s activities leadership–are highlighted repeatedly for creative, inclusive programming that improves mood and engagement. Housekeeping and maintenance are usually noted as responsive, and many reviewers describe a family-like, supportive atmosphere. However, reviewer feedback indicates variability in bedside manner and responsiveness at times, with particular variability during night shifts and occasional difficulty reaching particular staff members when needed.

    Dining and nutrition: The facility offers structured dining with individualized weekly menus and integrated nutritionist input; special-diet accommodation is reported and kitchen/chef events are mentioned positively. Many reviewers compliment hot meals and special dining nights, while others describe uneven execution of the menu and occasional frozen or underwhelming entrées. Overall dining experience appears to be generally satisfactory but not uniformly consistent.

    Activities and amenities: Activities programming is a clear strength. Offerings include regular social events, arts and crafts, music, Sip‑n‑Paint, bingo, volunteer engagement, and multilingual/inclusive activities. The on-site gym, large-screen TV, piano, and snack room are cited as valuable amenities that support rehabilitation and socialization. The activities team is repeatedly credited with increasing resident participation and improving mood.

    Facilities and environment: The facility is commonly described as clean, bright, and recently updated in parts, with an orderly rehab area and accessible family spaces. Positive comments about housekeeping and room condition are frequent. Some reviewers noted maintenance issues such as drafty windows or dirty windowpanes, indicating occasional lapses in routine upkeep.

    Management and communication: Administrative responsiveness, approachable social work, and organized admission/discharge processes receive positive remarks from many families. Case management and discharge planning are often effective, though there are notable exceptions: a pattern of inconsistent advocacy and hurried or poorly coordinated discharges is reported in some instances. Physician presence and rounding are another mixed area—physicians are accessible and involved in some cases, but several families noted limited physician availability.

    Notable patterns and cautions for families: The dominant positive themes are strong rehabilitation services, an engaged activities program, and a generally caring, family-like staff culture. The principal operational concerns to weigh are variability in staff responsiveness and bedside manner, inconsistent physician availability, and episodic lapses in clinical monitoring and discharge advocacy. There are also intermittent concerns about infection-control practices and meal quality consistency. Prospective residents and families who prioritize intensive rehabilitation and active programming are likely to find many strengths here; those requiring close medical oversight or continuous physician engagement should inquire specifically about clinical monitoring protocols, night staffing, and case-management practices during tours and admissions discussions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 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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    Family of Caring at Montclair is located at 42 N Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042.

    About Family of Caring at Montclair

    Family of Caring at Montclair sits at 42 N Mountain Ave in Montclair, NJ, and serves as a skilled nursing facility for people needing specialized care, and folks come here for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care, and the staff includes award-winning nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, and therapists available around the clock, so there's always someone keeping track and making sure residents are okay, and you'll find services for wound care, pain management, medication management, IV therapy, orthopedic care, post-surgical rehab, and even things like cardiac recovery and stroke care, plus a Connect™ Cardiac/Pulmonary Program and subacute rehabilitation to support recovery and health. The therapy team-people like Stella, Syeed, and Michelle-provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy as needed, and staff handle nutritional counseling, laundry help, and meal planning, with a chef preparing food in a dining room that's decorated with comfort in mind. Residents with cognitive impairments get memory care and people can get palliative care, end-of-life support, and comfort care, so families feeling overwhelmed do get some peace of mind leaving loved ones here. Short-term respite care and longer-term care are also options, though at this time, they're not taking new patients. Living here means joining programs for transition to home, rapid recovery, pre-discharge training, and help with things like tracheostomy care, oncology care, respiratory therapy, urology, diabetic counseling, and piped-in oxygen. The activities calendar's usually full, with theme parties, music therapy, pet therapy, gardening, art, cooking clubs, movies on large-screen TVs, and religious services, and there are even outings, gardening in fresh air, exercise groups, and daily recreation, including after-dinner programs on the patio when weather permits, and you'll see staff like Allison helping with everyday support. Wireless internet, beauty and barber services, and weekly manicures are on hand, and rooms and common spaces look welcoming and warm, and even though there are no new openings now, the clinical team takes pride in individual care plans, focusing on honest, compassionate, and respectful attention while aiming for good results and smooth returns to home when possible. Family of Caring is family-owned and has earned deficiency-free surveys from the NJ State Department of Health, and the Montclair building itself feels safe and homey, and families report that residents are treated with real dignity, and though the Korean program is only at Park Ridge, Montclair still offers a broad range of support and comfort for those who need skilled care, clear routines, and a community where people matter. Staff respond quickly, maintain clean spaces, and work to make sure the days feel comfortable, active, and secure for both residents and families who trust them.

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    Family of Caring at Montclair offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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