Brookdale Emerson is a senior living community located in Emerson, New Jersey, offering a combination of assisted living and memory care services. The facility provides support tailored to individual needs, including comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Residents benefit from personalized care plans that accommodate both full assistance and fostering as much independence as possible. Specialized memory care is available for individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with targeted programs and a secured, enclosed courtyard designed to promote safety and engagement for memory care residents.
Care and medical support at Brookdale Emerson encompass a wide range of services. Onsite nursing staff provide routine health monitoring, medication management, and wound care, supporting residents with complex medical needs such as diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, and hospice services as needed. The facility also accepts residents with psychiatric conditions and offers podiatry support. For rehabilitative needs, occupational and physical therapy services are available to enhance mobility and daily functioning. Residents benefit from a wellness center focusing on preventive care and maintaining physical well-being.
A variety of amenities and programs aim to enhance quality of life. Brookdale Emerson offers a barber/beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and daily access to organized clubs and community activities, including yoga and chair yoga classes to promote physical activity and relaxation. Spiritual needs are supported through an onsite chapel. Social engagement is a priority, with offerings such as music, arts and crafts, bingo, and periodic outings. Feedback from residents and families reflects appreciation for the efforts of caregivers and activity staff, though some concerns persist about the consistency of mental stimulation and occasional sparseness in programming.
Brookdale Emerson provides complimentary transportation services for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, enabling residents to attend offsite medical visits, run errands, or participate in community outings as needed. This service helps residents maintain personal autonomy and stay connected to the broader Emerson area.
Resident and family responses indicate the environment at Brookdale Emerson is generally clean and comfortable, with many valuing the friendly, attentive staff and improvements linked to updated leadership. Praise is common for personal care and individualized service, though some reviewers highlight occasional shortcomings related to staffing levels, especially during evenings or weekends, and note intermittent communication or billing issues. Food and housekeeping receive mixed reviews, reflecting differing experiences among residents. Overall, the facility focuses on providing supportive care in a safe, engaging setting, with ongoing efforts to address challenges such as staffing and communication.
Costs at this community start at $3,800 and range up to $6,000. The average price in the community is $4,155, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,413. The cost of assisted living 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.
