Fox Trail Memory Care Living is a large memory care community in New Jersey with locations like Chester, Cresskill, Green Brook, Mahwah, Montville, Paramus, Park Ridge, Princeton, Ramsey, South River, Woodcliff Lake, and both Hillsdale East and West, and the place sits by the Passaic and Rockaway Rivers in Montville which gives a nice waterfront scene. The community specializes in helping people with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, and other cognitive problems, offering safe, secure, and caring spaces with clear safety measures like gated grounds and wandering prevention technology-so people who are prone to wandering or who act out physically can still be cared for, even if they need reminders or somebody right there to help them out of bed or move from place to place, including if lifts or transfers are needed. New management oversees things, with a fully trained staff on site 24 hours a day plus nurses and a doctor or dentist available, and this group is good at offering everything from medication help to incontinence care, blood sugar monitoring and giving injections, to help with daily needs like bathing, grooming, dressing, and going to the restroom.
The HOPE Program, which is run by doctors, and the Spark Program, which is focused on activities and engagement, both support residents, and if someone only needs a short stay, the place also does respite care, hospice services, and companion care. There are ongoing education and support programs, including an Education Center and a library full of books and resources about memory care for residents and families, plus a Knowledge Center for more learning or support. The community allows both men and women, and sometimes offers female-only areas, and rooms are mostly studios with an average price of $6,500 with cable, Wi-Fi, private housekeeping, and linen services.
Residents eat home-cooked meals in communal dining rooms, with snacks available and options for kosher, vegetarian, gluten-free, low sodium, and low sugar diets, and folks who want to can take part in an open-kitchen setup or even cook a little bit themselves. The group has a beautician on site, devotional services, and both indoor and outdoor community areas for gathering or spending quiet time, plus guest parking and guest meals for visitors, as well as transport if needed. Pets are welcome, with activities for pets and people, residents can bring dogs or cats, and the place stays smoke-free.
A typical day brings a lot of activities and things to do-gardening, art, cooking, music, arts and crafts, trivia, lectures, games, stretching, Tai Chi, yoga, and outings. Some programs bring in kids for intergenerational visits, while others focus on brain fitness, reading, or just relaxing. The staff get to know each person and their life stories, try to match activities to each resident's interests, and provide as much personal help as someone needs, from a simple reminder to full assistance. Multiple levels of care mean someone can stay in place even if their needs change, and the physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and rehab are there when needed.
The buildings are all designed to be safe and easy to move around in, with wheelchair accessible showers, full tubs, and both indoor and outdoor walking areas, and every effort goes into keeping the environment calm, well-lit, and easy to understand without confusion. For payment, families can use checks or credit cards, and staff can point people to resources like VA aid if needed, along with help selling a home. At Fox Trail, most people find support, regular activities, lots of choices for food and routines, and a familiar team who learn about what makes each person unique.
