McAuley Hall Health Care Center sits on the campus of Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, New Jersey, surrounded by the quiet Watchung Mountains. The center has 74 beds in a licensed Skilled Nursing Facility and is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, following the values set by Catherine McAuley. People living here find private, nicely furnished rooms that share bathrooms, have TVs with basic cable, telephone, and internet access. The environment stays peaceful and healing, with gardens and outdoor spaces that people can use for quiet or for visits with loved ones, and the staff helps support both recovery and spiritual well-being, which means folks can find not only help for their health but also for their spirits, following a Mercy tradition that welcomes all backgrounds, including aging and infirmed Sisters of Mercy, other religious communities, and lay women and men.
Residents here get 24-hour nursing care and medical help from a community of dedicated professionals who want to support wholeness and fullness of life for everyone. Each person has a custom care plan aimed at meeting their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs, and there's a focus on good care and patient well-being throughout the center. For seniors looking for independent living, the community offers services like housekeeping, laundry, and an on-site meal program with one to two prepared meals a day, which helps keep life simple and leaves more time for social or recreational activities.
Folks needing memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia can get specialized support, but it comes at a higher cost, usually about three times more than standard care for those over 65, and families should know this ahead of time. The center also gives extra help with daily living for residents who need it-things like help with dressing, bathing, or general healthcare, in addition to routine services like regular meals and laundry. McAuley Hall has nursing and rehab services with a strong focus on therapies-physical, occupational, and speech-to get folks back on their feet, whether they're staying short-term for skilled nursing care or longer for daily support. There's also palliative care available for comfort, plus social services, wellness programs tailored to individual needs, and community activities to keep people active and connected.
The staff's goal is to make a comfortable and supportive setting where everyone feels respected and cared for and where the Mercy tradition encourages spiritual growth for those who want it. People can expect expert nursing care and a strong sense of community, with plenty of attention paid to both medical and holistic wellness.
