Roseville Health Care LLC

    285 Roseville Ave, Newark, NJ, 07107
    2.5 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Pleasant at first, care declined

    I liked it at first - pleasant place and they did a wonderful job with my relative initially - but when my family member got sick the care and staff assistance were inadequate. They require residents to self-transfer, won't accept electric wheelchairs due to an elevator weight limit, and I was warned not to bring a dying dog. Not suitable for ill residents - look elsewhere; they should be shut down.

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    2.50 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Pleasant, welcoming initial appearance
    • Some family members report excellent and compassionate care
    • At least one strong personal recommendation from a family

    Cons

    • Inadequate care for seriously ill residents
    • Insufficient staff assistance and responsiveness
    • Not suitable for residents who cannot self-transfer
    • Elevator weight limit prevents acceptance of many electric wheelchairs
    • Policy or capacity issues that effectively exclude heavier/less-mobile residents
    • Extremely negative complaints alleging severe failures in end-of-life care
    • Inconsistent quality of care across residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews is mixed and polarized. Several reviewers describe positive experiences—one explicitly calls the facility "highly recommended" and says staff did a "wonderful job" with their family member—while other reviewers report serious, concerning problems. The contrast suggests that Roseville Health Care LLC may provide good care in some cases but has notable lapses that materially affect other residents, particularly those who are more medically fragile or require greater physical assistance.

    Care quality is the central theme and the source of the strongest division. Negative accounts focus on poor care for an ill relative and an explicit assertion that the facility is "not suitable for ill residents," with specific mentions of inadequate assistance from staff. These criticisms indicate problems with meeting the needs of residents who require significant help with daily activities or medical attention. Conversely, at least one reviewer reports no complaints and praise for the care provided to their family member. Taken together, the pattern is one of inconsistency: some residents and families receive attentive, effective care, while others experience lapses serious enough to prompt warnings to avoid the facility.

    Staffing and responsiveness are implicated by the complaints. Multiple summaries cite "inadequate staff assistance," which typically points to insufficient staffing levels, poor staff training, or unevenly applied care protocols. The presence of both strongly positive and strongly negative staff assessments suggests variability in staff performance or possible differences across shifts or units. Where families reported satisfaction, staff apparently performed well and met expectations; where families reported problems, they described staff as not providing necessary care. This variability increases the risk for prospective residents who have higher or more complex care needs.

    The facility’s physical limitations and policies are another consistent concern. Reviews indicate an elevator weight limit that prevents acceptance of electric wheelchairs and a requirement that residents be able to self-transfer. These specifics have practical consequences: residents who use heavier power chairs or who cannot reliably transfer themselves are effectively excluded or are at risk if admitted. This raises safety and accessibility issues and narrows the population the facility can appropriately serve. Prospective residents who rely on power mobility devices or who require regular assistance with transfers should view these limits as a critical admission criterion to verify in person.

    Management and policy issues emerge indirectly from the reviews and from extreme statements in the negative feedback. One reviewer went as far as to say the facility "should be shut down" and warned others not to "bring dying dog there," language that implies a perception of very poor end-of-life handling or gross neglect in at least one case. While this comment is severe and singular in the sample, it signals that at least one family experienced such concerning care that they judged the situation unacceptable. Management policies (admissions criteria, mobility and equipment rules, end-of-life care protocols) and their enforcement appear to be pivotal factors influencing the divergent experiences reported.

    There is no information in these summaries about dining, activities, therapy programs, or social programming. The absence of any mention means reviewers either did not consider these aspects noteworthy, or they were not among the primary concerns or strengths that motivated reviewers to write. Prospective families should therefore ask the facility directly about meals, activities, and rehabilitation or social offerings when conducting a tour.

    Notable patterns and practical implications: the reviews collectively indicate that Roseville Health Care LLC may be a reasonable fit for relatively independent residents or for families who have observed consistently good staff performance in person. However, the facility appears to have important accessibility limits and an inconsistent record caring for more dependent or seriously ill residents. For anyone considering placement, it would be prudent to (1) verify wheelchair and elevator capacity/policies and whether the facility accepts specific power chairs, (2) confirm resident transfer expectations and staffing ratios, (3) ask about protocols for end-of-life and high-acuity care, and (4) seek multiple recent references and state inspection records to get a broader, up-to-date view of performance. The mixed reviews mean first-hand evaluation and direct questions about the specific needs of the prospective resident are especially important before making a placement decision.

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