New Community Extended Care

    266 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Friendly compassionate staff, clean facility

    I'm pleased with the care my mom receives-staff and nurses are friendly and compassionate, and management treats me like family. The admissions director was professional, the home is clean and well-maintained with large dining areas and a pleasant outdoor space, and the facility is active in the community. Overall I'm quite satisfied and feel confident in the rehab and care available.

    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

    3.55·(55)

    Overall rating

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

      1.6
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.7
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing staff
    • Skilled nurse practitioner on site
    • Professional admissions coordinator
    • Two large dining areas
    • Secure outdoor courtyard/area
    • Available rehabilitation services
    • Engaging recreational programming
    • Clean, well-maintained sections
    • Family-accessible visitation
    • Corporate community involvement

    Cons

    • Inconsistent sanitation and odor control
    • Outdated building and need for renovation
    • Inadequate staffing levels and delayed resident response
    • Staff conduct and training
    • Gaps in infection-control and outbreak management
    • Inconsistent dining quality and feeding assistance
    • Weaknesses in personal-item and laundry controls
    • Pest-control concerns
    • Limited activity variety and limited privacy during visits
    • Aggressive or pressured admissions practices
    • Pricing and billing transparency issues
    • Allegations of staff theft and inadequate incident resolution

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews reflect a mixed picture. Several families praised individual clinicians and aspects of the physical plant, while others described persistent operational problems that affect daily care and comfort. The facility appears to provide functional short-term rehabilitation and has on-site advanced-practice clinical support, but there are recurring concerns about basic operations, cleanliness, and resident support that prospective families should evaluate closely.

    Care quality and clinical oversight: Positive comments highlight attentive nurses and a well-regarded nurse practitioner who provide competent clinical oversight. At the same time, multiple accounts indicate inconsistent responsiveness to resident needs (for example, delays answering call bells and delays in assistance), uneven support with feeding and activities of daily living, and occasional gaps in infection-control during outbreaks. Families of residents with cognitive impairment expressed particular concern about continuity of care and understanding of individual behavioral and care plans.

    Staff and management: Staff behavior is described both positively and negatively. Some reviewers described compassionate, friendly caregivers and a professional admissions director; others described unprofessional reception, social-work interactions that felt pressuring, and concerns about staff training and tone. There are also complaints that management has not always resolved issues to families' satisfaction; reviewers cited instances where missing items or incidents were downplayed or handled slowly. There are reports of aggressive admissions practices and questions about contract and insurance handling that suggest families should review agreements carefully.

    Dining and activities: The facility offers two large dining rooms and an outdoor area, and some residents are described as being entertained and engaged. However, reviewers also reported inconsistent meal quality and concerns about feeding assistance and mealtime management. Activity programming appears limited in variety in some accounts, with references to basic offerings (e.g., bingo) rather than a broader therapeutic schedule.

    Facilities and sanitation: Physical-condition feedback is mixed. Several reviewers noted clean, well-maintained areas, while others described an overall outdated building with areas that need renovation, sanitation issues, and odor concerns in parts of the facility. Specific operational concerns include bathroom cleaning and floor maintenance, pest-control issues, and missing personal clothing or belongings, indicating weaknesses in laundry and inventory controls.

    Notable patterns and guidance: The pattern across reviews is variability — some families report good experiences, especially with particular clinical staff, while others report recurring operational deficits that have meaningful impact on resident comfort and safety. Key questions for prospective families: inquire about current staffing ratios and turnover, review infection-control policies and recent regulatory actions, observe meal service and activity schedules during a visit, ask about personal-item tracking and laundry procedures, and review admission contracts and billing practices closely. Documentation of conversations with staff and management is advisable given the divergence in experiences. Finally, some reviewers indicated improvements over time; prospective families should seek recent references and on-site observation to assess current conditions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 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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    New Community Extended Care is located at 266 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ, 07103.

    About New Community Extended Care

    New Community Extended Care runs all day and night, every day, and sits at 266 South Orange Avenue in Newark, NJ, right in the heart of the city, where it's part of the broader New Community Corporation Network, which has been serving people for over 57 years. The facility provides long-term care, short-term care, subacute care, and has a special section for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, making sure that seniors with memory issues or other health problems get what they need in a safe place designed to keep them steady and calm. Many of the residents here have faced tough health issues with things like multiple illnesses at once, and staff know how to help people recover from those, especially after being in the hospital, because they always want to stop extra trips back to the emergency room if they can help it. There's a medical team on-site at all hours, with physicians, RNs, LPNs, and certified nursing assistants, and the facility also works with Activa Rehabilitation Services, so skilled therapists offer needed physical, occupational, and speech therapy right where the residents live, using up-to-date rehab equipment that fits all kinds of therapy.

    After a hospital stay, people can get help moving back to their normal health, and if they need more therapy even after going home, the social services department follows up to keep things moving in the right direction. The approach here stays kind, focuses on solving problems, and makes room for everyone's dignity, especially for people from the inner city who've faced all sorts of health disparities. There's a strong idea in the place about supporting people "Under One Roof," which means the facility doesn't just do medical care but helps with housing, early childhood and youth programs, adult education, and runs a food pantry, so there are lots of ways families might get support.

    The home-like atmosphere includes activity programs with things like virtual cruise experiences, special events celebrating culture and holidays, and regular social gatherings like barbecues and Adopt-a-Resident Days, where small gifts and visits brighten things up, so residents don't feel forgotten, and even people without families get that caring touch. Dietary services fit each person's needs, often giving a say to both residents and their loved ones, and there are rooms and recreation spaced out to minimize confusion for people with dementia or Alzheimer's.

    The nursing home has a special focus on seniors who need more than a little help, whether because of physical or mental health conditions, sometimes needing wound care support for ulcers or helping those with amputations, and staff help people get housing if they've been unhoused. There's a big push on making sure everyone gets the right follow-up after being in the hospital, which can help them stay out of trouble health-wise later on. Over the years, the facility's hosted open houses, health fairs, Memorial Day get-togethers, and even employee appreciation days, building up a sense of community that lasts. Staff do their best to keep families involved, and there's always planning for emergencies, financial concerns, and daily reporting as needed. New Community Extended Care keeps its focus on steady, consistent care and tries to help restore health and comfort, offering many services to meet the complicated needs of seniors in Newark and the nearby city.

    People often ask...

    New Community Extended Care offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 266 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103.

    No, New Community Extended Care 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.

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