Riviera at East Windsor sits on Einstein Way in East Windsor, New Jersey, and has called this area home since 1999, so it's been around a while and folks know the community as a good place for folks aged 55 and over who want to keep active but might need some help now and then, since they help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation, all done with proper support from their nursing teams and a 24-hour call system, and there's always staff looking after everyone, especially for memory care, skilled nursing, rehab, and other health needs that can get complicated as time goes on-so you get support with wound care, memory-enhancing activities, and help for Alzheimer's or dementia, and they'll also help you stay independent as long as possible with all sorts of different types of care.
Homes here are all detached, single-family houses with two or three bedrooms, and two or three baths, and the sizes run from about 1,684 up to 2,572 square feet, which lets people spread out a bit, and there are nice touches like two-story entries, sunrooms, soaking tubs or jacuzzis in some master suites, plus walk-in closets and even kitchens with granite counters, center islands, and breakfast bars, so it feels like a real house, not just a place to stay, and since no one under 19 can live here, it keeps things pretty peaceful, with at least one person in the home needing to be 55 or older.
But it's not just the homes, it's really about the clubhouse and pools and the whole setup, because there's a 12,000 square-foot clubhouse that serves as the center of things, and you'll find an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, tennis and bocce courts, fitness center, gym, meeting rooms, and a library with a fireplace, which turns into meeting spots for clubs including billiards, bridge, book clubs, art, dance, line dancing, chess, ping pong, bowling, and just friendly conversation, and there's this long, scenic walking and fitness trail winding around the property, so folks can get out and walk in nature right in the community.
The grounds are kept up nicely and there's parking, transportation for appointments, and services like housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, and even a concierge, so folks who need to take it easy don't have to worry about chores piling up, while an activities director plans social events, parties, outings, and lots of scheduled gatherings to keep everyone connected.
For dining, residents have an on-site restaurant, all-day dining, and restaurant-style meals with options for allergies or diabetes, and meals are prepared by trained chefs, which makes things easier for those who want to eat well with less fuss.
Amenities like a movie theater, spa, sauna, state-of-the-art gym, arts and crafts rooms, and various community-run and professional programs give residents chances to learn, relax, and socialize, and with a location close to major roadways, express buses, a train station, shopping, dining, local golf clubs, and Mercer County Park with all its trails, ice skating, and athletic fields, it's convenient for outings or visits from family.
The whole place is gated, and with about 375 homes, it does have that private, country-like feel, but there are always things going on for anyone who wants to get out and meet neighbors, get some exercise, or join in all sorts of clubs and activities, and there's special help for those who need more care, all within a setting that tries to balance busy days with comfort and peace of mind.
