Alaris Health at The Fountains, located in Secaucus, New Jersey, is a senior living community providing a spectrum of healthcare services. This facility primarily offers nursing home care alongside assisted living services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Alaris Health is well-equipped to deliver dedicated support to individuals requiring various levels of medical and personal care, emphasizing personalized care plans aimed at enhancing residents' quality of life.
The facility offers comprehensive medical support services such as 24-hour skilled nursing care, stroke and cardiac care, dialysis, and tracheotomy care. In aiding residents' recovery and well-being, Alaris Health provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies alongside respiratory and restorative therapies. Specialized care options include pain and medication management, memory care, hospice services, and vision and dental care, ensuring a broad approach to health management. The facility also includes provisions for respite care, catering to short-term needs.
Alaris Health supports community engagement and social interaction through its clubs and communities. Moreover, the facility strives to offer culturally sensitive services with multilingual options, including Spanish and Chinese, enabling better communication and understanding with diverse residents. Additional amenities include a barber/beauty salon and facilities supporting restorative nursing.
Alaris Health at The Fountains is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, participating since July 2, 2002, and accommodates 302 residents. The facility provides resident and family counseling to support emotional well-being and facilitate transparent communication. Though reviews of the care quality and staff attitude are mixed, there are commendations for the facility's cleanliness and the friendliness of its staff, including the nurses and CNAs. Some residents and families have noted the attentiveness and professionalism of staff, particularly appreciating the organized front desk process.
Despite these positive acknowledgments, there are significant criticisms regarding hygiene, care quality, and administrative issues. Concerns have been raised about staff behavior and operational efficiency, including insufficient care, poor handling of medical diets, medication errors, and an unsympathetic approach by some staff. Instances of cold food service and potential review manipulation further add to the facility's challenges in maintaining a consistently high standard of care. These mixed reviews highlight areas of both commendation and necessary improvement within the facility's operations.
Costs at this community start at $1,234 and range up to $14,357. The average price in the community is $7,796, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,404. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
