Pines Village sits right in Whiting, New Jersey, and has a casual and friendly atmosphere where residents find it easy to make friends if they want to, and families seem to feel at ease, plus everyone gets a choice of floor plans like studios and one-bedroom apartments that can include kitchens, private balconies, private bathrooms, wooden dressers, closets, and modern furniture, and folks can pick whether they'd like their apartments to come furnished or bring their own things, and you'll see living rooms with armchairs, couches, and even fireplaces in some units. Residents get to enjoy a broad mix of dining services in a dining room or a restaurant-style setting, and a professional chef prepares the meals daily, and special diets like diabetes-friendly or allergy-sensitive meals are offered, with options for substitutions and alternative meals, and with a three-restaurant program there's a bit of variety. There's a well-stocked library with bookshelves and a cozy fireplace, lounges, game rooms, a billiards room with a lighted pool table, and shared community spaces like the Manchester Room for gatherings and the activity room for music and arts programs, so there's somewhere to go socializing or attending a group program pretty much every day, plus there's a movie theater and organized movie nights for those who like film. You'll find outdoor walking paths all through the grounds, a putting green, bocce and shuffleboard courts, a courtyard terrace, and a relaxing sitting gazebo for fresh air, a woodworking shop and art studio for those wanting to keep a hobby going or pick up a new one, and beautiful garden spaces where residents can sit or walk for a bit of peace and quiet, and you can sometimes see people with their cats or dogs as Pines Village is pet-friendly.
The Pines Senior Fitness Center offers morning classes, and there's a fitness room for people to work out, and there's a full wellness program, plus access to a Medical Services facility for more support. Pines Village operates a full continuum of care, and this means residents can move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation care, and the long-term skilled nursing facility if and when their needs change-memory care services cater to people with Alzheimer's and other dementia conditions, while post-acute rehabilitation and orthopedic rehab make returning home after an injury safer and easier, and for those needing more help, there's non-ambulatory care, ventilator care, and transitional services, so all levels of health care are under one roof. Nurses and specialized staff are on duty around the clock in higher care areas, and emergency alert systems are in place for everyone's safety, with 24-hour response systems throughout the community.
Community-sponsored activities like movie nights, music programs, outdoor walks, and group games fill up the social calendar, and there are cultural events in the evenings, as well as various clubs, Sunday transportation to religious services, Bible study groups, and the support of a full-time chaplain for those wanting spiritual guidance. Some amenities come free, such as free parking and storage, while others, like certain transportation services, may come at an extra charge, but there's always reliable housekeeping, laundry services, dry cleaning, snow removal, trash collection, and landscaping included as part of the basic package, so the chores are mostly handled. Concierge and move-in coordination help new folks settle in, and Care Management Coordinators make sure people get support as needed, either in the residential apartments or through Home Services and Fellowship Home Care and Hospice, which can include non-medical companionship or personal care from trained aides.
Older adults living here can choose how independent or how supported they want to be, with residency options like studios, one-bedrooms, and even some with an extra den, all within a maintenance-free, comfortable, easy-going active living environment, and there are lively, fun-loving residents with similar backgrounds and interests who quickly form a strong sense of community, and because the Life Care Retirement program is available, there's both health care and housing security in one place, through different programs like fee-for-service all-inclusive plans, annual agreements, or Lifecare with health care benefits included. Pines Village is associated with The Pines at Whiting and has a long-standing commitment to providing comprehensive senior care, with support for families, a relaxed pace, modern amenities, and a community where older adults can choose the lifestyle and level of care that fits their needs, all with the comfort of companionship and the backing of specialized care if it's needed down the road.
