Doctors Sub Acute Care

    59 Birch St, Paterson, NJ 07522
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.6ยท153 reviews

    Compassionate staff enabled smooth recovery

    I had a very positive stay - staff were kind, compassionate and professional, the facility was extremely clean, and the therapy team really helped me regain strength and mobility. Attentive nurses/CNAs, a friendly activities program, and responsive administration made the hospital-to-home transition smooth; my family and I felt in good hands and I would recommend this place for rehab.

    Current/former 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

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.59ยท(153)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • compassionate and attentive nursing and CNA staff
    • highly skilled physical and occupational therapy
    • demonstrated rehabilitation success and mobility gains
    • engaging activities program (bingo, karaoke, multicultural events)
    • supportive social work and case management
    • clean, well-maintained facility and therapy gym
    • accessible and involved administration and leadership
    • homelike, family-oriented atmosphere
    • secure building and safe location
    • seamless hospital-to-home discharge coordination
    • tasty and dietary-friendly meal options
    • helpful maintenance and housekeeping
    • personalized attention in a smaller, intimate setting
    • on-site medical professionals and coordinated clinical care
    • frequent family-focused events and resident socialization
    • multilingual Spanish-language support

    Cons

    • inconsistent staffing levels and apparent understaffing
    • delays in call-button response and bedside assistance
    • inconsistent food quality and food-temperature control
    • variability in staff professionalism and communication tone
    • gaps in paperwork organization and clinical documentation
    • inconsistent medication administration and follow-up processes
    • variability in care quality between regular and agency staff
    • limited therapy intensity or one-on-one therapy at times
    • sanitation concerns in select situations
    • slow or unreliable family communication and callbacks

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews indicate a facility with clear strengths in rehabilitation, therapeutic staffing, and resident engagement, alongside recurring operational challenges. The dominant theme is strong therapy-driven recovery: physical and occupational therapy staff receive consistent praise for clinical skill and measurable outcomes such as improved walking, stair negotiation, and overall mobility. Many families credit therapy and coordinated clinical teams with enabling safe discharge home and restoring independence.

    Care and staff: Nursing, CNAs, aides, social workers and select administrative leaders are frequently described as compassionate, attentive, and personally engaged. Several reviews named individual staff and leaders positively, noting availability, warmth, and leadership presence on-site. That said, there is notable variability in staff performance: reviewers describe variability in professionalism, responsiveness, and communication tone across shifts and teams. This manifests operationally as delays responding to call-buttons and occasional lapses in bedside responsiveness. Reports also indicate differences when agency or temporary staff are used, creating an inconsistent care experience for some residents.

    Dining and nutrition: The dining program earns mixed but generally positive comments. Many reviewers described tasty, dietary-adapted meals and a varied menu, while others noted episodes of cold or overcooked dishes and bland preparations. Food-temperature control and menu consistency emerge as areas that affect satisfaction and would benefit from closer operational monitoring.

    Activities and social engagement: The activities department is a consistent strength. Residents and families cite a broad array of programs โ€” group social events, multicultural activities, bingo, karaoke, and family-oriented gatherings โ€” that contribute to socialization and a homelike atmosphere. The facilityโ€™s smaller, more intimate setting is credited with facilitating personalized engagement and relationship-building between staff and residents.

    Facilities and environment: The facility is frequently described as clean, well-maintained, and secure, with an updated therapy gym and comfortable rooms and bathrooms. Maintenance staff receive positive mention for responsiveness. However, sanitation concerns in select situations were raised; these are not the prevailing impression but are significant when they occur and suggest the need for reinforced housekeeping and incontinence-care procedures.

    Management and communication: Leadership and administrative accessibility are commonly praised; many families report that administrators and social workers are available, involved, and effective in care coordination. Positive notes include smooth hospital transfers and good discharge planning. Counterbalancing this, reviewers describe gaps in paperwork organization, clinical documentation, and follow-up communication. Unreturned calls and inconsistent progress updates to families recur as operational weaknesses that undermine otherwise strong clinical work.

    Notable patterns and recommendation guidance: If rehabilitation and therapy-driven recovery are the primary needs, the facility shows strong capability and many families recommend it for post-hospital rehab. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facilityโ€™s rehabilitative strengths, engaged activities, and generally positive leadership against operational caveats: inconsistent staffing, occasional sanitation concerns, food-quality variability, and intermittent communication or documentation gaps. Those considering this facility may wish to ask specific questions about staffing continuity, call-response times, medication administration protocols, and dining temperature-control processes during tours and pre-admission planning.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5ยท/ 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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    Doctors Sub Acute Care is located at 59 Birch St, Paterson, NJ, 07522.

    About Doctors Sub Acute Care

    Doctors Subacute Healthcare is dedicated to providing outstanding rehabilitation and nursing care services in a setting that blends the comforts of a luxury hotel with the advanced capabilities of a modern hospital. From the moment a patient steps through their doors, an experienced team begins preparing a personalized care plan designed to encourage recovery and facilitate a safe, quick return home. The primary focus at Doctors Subacute Healthcare is on innovative, effective therapies, and every element of care is carefully tailored to help residents reach their full potential as swiftly as possible.

    The facility features 24-hour nursing care with nurse-to-patient ratios that exceed industry standards, ensuring every patient receives attentive and compassionate support at all times. The staff is always available to assist with any questions or needs, making certain that both patients and their families feel comfortable and confident throughout the healthcare journey. At the heart of the facilityโ€™s design are modern, open nursing stations, which foster open communication among the staff, patients, and visiting family members. This layout not only enhances collaboration but also contributes to a welcoming, transparent atmosphere.

    Patients and residents of Doctors Subacute Healthcare benefit from an array of thoughtful amenities provided at no additional charge. Meals are a highlight, prepared fresh daily from scratch using only the best ingredients, and each menu is crafted to be as heart-healthy as it is delicious. With guidance drawn from leading recommendations, these meals support the overall wellness of every individual. The facilityโ€™s recent construction offers a bright, inviting environment with a focus on both comfort and health. As a CMS five-star rated healthcare provider, Doctors Subacute Healthcare prides itself on consistently delivering high-quality care, aiming to set the standard for rehabilitation and subacute care in the community. For every patient, the journey toward recovery and returning home begins the very first day they arrive, supported by a results-oriented approach and a dedicated, caring team.

    People often ask...

    Doctors Sub Acute Care offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 59 Birch St, Paterson, NJ 07522.

    No, Doctors Sub Acute 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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