The Senior Residence at St Peter's sits in River Edge, New Jersey, right next to Van Saun Park and close to doctors, hospitals, and local spots. The building has 23 private residences which make it small, homey, and easy to get to know everyone; it feels more like a friendly college dorm or bed and breakfast than a big nursing home, with high ceilings, hardwood floors, cozy rooms-many with private bathrooms-and spaces like a sun porch, a sundeck, and a therapeutic garden for planting flowers or just spending time outside in the fresh air. Staff stay on-site around the clock, offering help as needed, from bathing and dressing to managing medications, and they're happy to lend a hand at all hours, whether it's night or day. Residents get three home-cooked meals every day in the family dining room, where staff and neighbors often eat together, and meals suit all sorts of dietary needs, with snacks like fruit and options for collaborative cooking, so nobody's left out or hungry if they want something at odd hours.
Housekeeping keeps rooms neat and clean, with linens changed weekly, and personal laundry service's available for a small fee. The utilities and cable are included in the standard cost, making billing straightforward. The activity calendar is busy, but no one's forced to join in; folks can try movie nights, card games, storytelling, walks, exercise classes, and gardening, plus trips right next door to Van Saun Park with its walking trails and bike paths, and even volunteer at the local church or school. Residents come from all faiths and backgrounds, and the place is non-denominational, with offsite devotional services for those who want them. The small size helps staff know each person well, so care's personal and family-like rather than rushed or distant.
The Senior Residence at St Peter's has been around for a decade, run by a nonprofit called Building Communities, Inc., providing affordable boarding and care in what they call a Class C boarding house, not a medical institution, but they cover a range of needs, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing support available. Their trusted owner status matters for families and owners, and tools exist for tenants and their families to manage leases, documents, and preferences, plus special dashboards and lease management sections to keep things running smoothly. Owners can list properties or estimate market rent, and there's a proprietary review scoring system that tracks community opinions across the web, which lately averages 9.8 out of 10 for the sense of care and support. The rooms are studios, helping support privacy, and the common areas like the library, dining rooms, and exercise spaces encourage gathering and conversation.
Meals, activities, medication help, and 24-hour staffing all come in one all-inclusive rent, so residents and their families know what to expect. The place feels like a family, and neighbors tend to become friends, with a real sense of warmth, safety, and belonging for people who want a simpler, friendlier spot to live-especially if they prefer a quiet, tight-knit household over the bustle of a larger building. Staff always try to go above and beyond with care, talking with residents, planning activities that match interests, and making sure everyone has choices about how to spend the day-though if someone wants to relax or keep to themselves, that's fine too. The atmosphere is relaxed and personal, with the nonprofit's commitment to offering the best possible quality of life for the lowest possible cost, and their staff aim to know the details that make each resident unique. Overall, The Senior Residence at St Peter's suits older adults or disabled people from all backgrounds who want some help, a safe environment, and friendly company, without giving up the feeling of living in a real home.
