Fox Trail Memory Care Living

    38 N Central Ave, Ramsey, NJ, 07446
    4.5 · 13 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Bright, clean, caring dementia-savvy staff

    I moved my mother here and couldn't be happier overall - the bright, brand-new, homelike facility feels non-institutional, is very clean and safe, has a lovely front porch/patio and activities program, varied meals even picky eaters like, and the caring, professional staff (Michelle, Frank and Dillon especially) give one-on-one attention and dementia-savvy care so I have real peace of mind. Minor downsides: communication hiccups, occasional staff turnover and a billing/availability snafu early on, but admissions was helpful and it's working out well for our family - I highly recommend.

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    4.46 · 13 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Impressive tours and welcoming admissions process
    • Fabulous, proactive management (notably Frank and Dillon)
    • Compassionate, dedicated, and professional staff
    • Personalized, one-on-one resident engagement
    • Staff knowledgeable about dementia care
    • Very clean, bright, and largely brand-new facility
    • Homelike, non-institutional atmosphere with a strong sense of community
    • Open floor plan and circular hallway design that reduces wandering
    • Outdoor spaces including patio and front porch
    • Engaging activities program with active coordinators
    • Meals with menu variety, healthy snacks and fruits; liked by picky eaters
    • Attractive rooms and private baths (concerns sometimes resolved)
    • Staff provide family updates and photos, creating reassurance
    • Prompt problem resolution in admissions (refunds/alternative attempts)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent and poor communication from the business/office (unreturned calls)
    • Frequent staff turnover and staffing changes
    • Billing disputes and money-owed issues reported
    • Language barriers with some caregivers who do not speak English
    • Inconsistent dining experience (some call food unacceptable)
    • Noise, disorganization, and reported poor layout in certain areas
    • Some rooms are tiny or difficult to manage
    • Room availability problems due to prior occupancy/contracts
    • Reduced interaction between some staff members and residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is predominantly positive, with many families expressing relief, trust, and satisfaction with Fox Trail Memory Care Living. Reviewers repeatedly praise the facility’s cleanliness, bright and brand-new appearance, and homelike, non-institutional atmosphere. Multiple comments highlight an open floor plan and a circular hallway design that helps prevent residents from becoming disoriented, contributing to a sense of safety. Outdoor amenities such as a patio and front porch, together with well-appointed rooms (including private baths, when available), reinforce the impression of a comfortable, residential environment rather than an institutional setting.

    Care quality is frequently described as strong. Reviewers use words like compassionate, loving, attentive, and professional when describing aides, nurses, and caregivers. Several accounts emphasize personalized engagement and one-on-one time, dementia-specific knowledge, and activity staff who are engaged and creative. Specific staff members and managers, including Frank, Dillon, and caregivers such as Michelle, are mentioned positively for being proactive, attentive, and for sending photos or keeping families informed. Families repeatedly state they feel their loved ones are safe, well-cared-for, and happier than they were in prior settings, sometimes explicitly saying the facility is preferable to a nursing home.

    The activities and social environment are consistent strengths. An active activities program, coordinated engagement that appeals even to picky residents, and a general sense of community and interaction are often cited. Reviewers note that the facility encourages resident interaction through its layout and programming, which many families find beneficial for socialization and quality of life.

    However, there are recurring operational and consistency concerns that prospective families should weigh. The most common negative theme is inconsistent communication from the business office—reports of unreturned calls, difficulty accessing a business office, and poor responsiveness. Several reviewers reported billing disputes or money-owed issues, which compounds frustration when coupled with communication lapses. Staff turnover and frequent staffing changes are also mentioned multiple times; these changes are linked by some reviewers to reduced resident interaction and a sense of instability. A few families reported language barriers with some caregivers who do not speak English, which affected care communication for those households.

    Dining experiences appear mixed. Many reviewers praise menu variety, healthy snacks, and meals that satisfied picky eaters, while others explicitly called the food unacceptable. This suggests variability in meal quality or differing expectations among families. Facility layout and room size are additional mixed points: while the open, circular design is lauded for safety, a subset of families found the community loud, disorganized, or reported tiny, hard-to-manage rooms. There are also occasional logistical issues noted, such as rooms being unavailable because of prior contracts; in at least one case the facility provided a refund and attempted alternative arrangements.

    In summary, Fox Trail Memory Care Living receives strong endorsements for its caring staff, clean and bright environment, dementia-aware programming, and homelike atmosphere. Management and specific staff members are praised for responsiveness and leadership, and the activities and community feel are recurring positives. That said, there are notable and repeated operational concerns: inconsistent office communication, staff turnover, billing problems, occasional language barriers, variable food quality, and some complaints about noise and room size. Prospective families should consider touring the property (reviews often mention impressive tours), ask targeted questions about staff continuity, communication protocols, billing procedures, language capabilities of caregivers, and sample menus, and verify room dimensions and availability prior to making a placement decision.

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    About Fox Trail Memory Care Living

    Fox Trail Memory Care Living is a small memory care community with a colonial-style building that holds sixteen private bedrooms, and you'll find that it feels more like a family home than a big institution, which some people say helps residents feel less confused and more comfortable. The facility is purpose-built for residents who live with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, or other types of memory challenges, and they've been offering memory care since 2007. There's a dedicated section for memory care in its own secure building, with a focus on keeping residents safe with things like bracelets that ring alarms if someone tries to wander off, and round-the-clock staff who help with supervision, support, and reminders for things like grooming or going to the bathroom. You've got nurses on staff and a doctor on call, just in case, and staff are especially trained in managing the ups and downs of memory loss, including caring for residents who tend to wander, act out physically, or need extra help transferring or with behaviors.

    The SPARK memory care program aims to help residents stay mentally active with regular individual and group activities, art therapy, stretching, garden clubs, Wii bowling, and even offsite trips, so there's always something going on to keep minds busy and social ties strong. There's a full-time activities director running a packed calendar that includes yoga, music, cooking classes, and intergenerational programs, and you'll see a bunch of ways to engage with others or just relax however you prefer. The home-cooked meals come three times a day, plus three daily snacks, and there's flexibility with Anytime Dining if you like to eat on your own schedule-they'll accommodate special diets like kosher, vegetarian, organic, gluten-free, or low sodium and low sugar, and residents or their guests can have private dining, too. Housekeeping and laundry are included, so residents and families don't have to worry about those chores.

    You'll see both indoor and outdoor common areas, including a community kitchen, dining room, flat-screen TVs in rooms, and walking paths in the garden, plus beautician and barber services-you can even bring your dog or cat, since it's pet-friendly, and the staff help care for pets if needed. There's an elevator, so everything's easy to reach even if you need a wheelchair, and showers and tubs are accessible to everyone. Transportation is available, there are parking options, and the site sits near bus lines for added convenience. Safety and comfort are big priorities, with a 24-hour security system, locked memory care areas, and services for residents who need help with medication management, blood sugar checks, insulin injections, special diabetic care, incontinence, or transfers (including lifts if needed).

    Fox Trail offers spiritual support with devotional services onsite and offsite, and hospice and respite care are available if someone needs just a short-term or end-of-life stay. Residents can receive physical, occupational, and speech therapies, see a podiatrist or dentist, and get reminders or hands-on help for daily details that sometimes get overwhelming. The main goal here is to keep life as full, safe, and independent as possible, encouraging activity, social connection, and comfort for people living with memory loss in a small, homelike setting with steady, attentive staff you can rely on.

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