The Heritage of Clara Barton

My mom is 94 and has been in independent living for 4 years. It is the best place for her, she is keeping active with all that is going on. She loves everyone there! The place is very clean. With the virus ,we all feel they are doing a great job keeping her safe.

I have a friend/family in this facility. She came from a smaller place and we loved all the storage space she has . Also if she wanted to make food she could . But she seems like the food mostly but she has a picky palate. I really love [name removed] she always. She always Helps me when I need anything done for her during these trying times. Kudos for keeping them all safe.

From the beginning of the pandemic, the Heritage at Clara Barton has gone above and beyond to ensure the safety and well being of my mother (and every resident) as well as to keep the families up to date, with not only transparency, but open lines of communication. As a healthcare worker myself, I appreciate the great strides they have been taken to protect those who are most vulnerable. Time and again, it has been “all hands on deck” doing whatever is necessary to assist the residents. The low positive COVID-19 numbers are a testimony to the immediate and continued implementation of mandated protocols! It has been 5 years since our mother has been residing at the facility and I have always been thankful for such a wonderful place for her to call home but even more so during this challenging time!

To Whom It May Concern: I want to send the strongest possible shout of approval and sincere thanks for the way that the amazing and caring staff at Heritage at Clara Barton (HCB) in Edison, NJ is caring for and protecting my father, [name removed], and all the other residents in this mixed Assisted Living / Independent Living facility. The manager, [name removed], and the head of nursing, [name removed], and their respective staffs have, throughout the pandemic gone to incredible ends to ensure the physical and mental health of the residents in their care. They have repeatedly extended themselves and gone beyond their job descriptions to serve our family members. They are ever aware and forward looking in terms of identifying and mitigating any risk that may impact the residents' well being. Operating within constraints and boundaries imposed by the state and their company, they nonetheless continuously push to provide every service and, especially, protection that they can. It is inconceivable to me that they could possibly try harder or do and accomplish more than they have been able and continue to do. My dad is completely thankful for the way the staff at Clara Barton has cared for him and the other residents throughout this crisis. The staff at HCB had built and maintained a positive, warm, healthy, and welcoming environment prior to the pandemic and have done truly wonderful things and gone to tremendous lengths to ensure the residents are protected and cared for since. I cannot say enough about how truly professional, caring, and heroic all the staff have been. My siblings and I can not be happier about how safe and well cared for my dad has been at HCB. Thank you.

My Mom has lived at The Heritage at Clara Barton for 3 years. Have always been very satisfied with the entire staff, awesome people, treat the residents with respect and the building is spotless. Lots of activities. During these trying times since COVID, there are no words to explain how they have impressed me. [names removed] to name a few . The entire staff came together to do all they could to keep the residents safe and also take care of their emotional needs during this hard time. They make an awesome team at The Heritage. I’m thankful for them everyday .

Sadly I’ve grown very disappointed in Clara Barton Heritage Home. I realize Covid 19 has changed a lot of the policies and procedures but the management has done nothing to ease family fears and anxieties of when our loved ones will be able to leave the building without having to self quarantine on their return. I know for a fact that staff members take residents to doctor appointments in their personal cars when the facility bus is not available. If that can happen then why can’t a family member take their loved one to the doctors? Also, some residents can take their pets out for walks and other residents go to stores on Amboy Ave. without quarantining on their return. The facade of preventing residence from leaving and having to quarantine for 14 days upon their return has to end. Mentally this is doing way more damage then is necessary to the elderly residents.

3/4 of the staff need training in their area of attitudes. Or how to treat old people.

My Parents moved in to the Clara Barton Heritage Home almost two years ago in the independent living section. Overall the decision to move there was a great move. They have a nice apartment that serves their needs and the staff is friendly and helpful. Sadly my dad passed away recently and the coronavirus has cut off my access to visiting my mother when she needs me the most. My Mom and I are both comforted in knowing that the managers and staff are doing this to keep everyone safe from this horrible virus. I am able to drop off supplies for my mother as needed, I can see her in the lobby and know that she is doing well and they also provide assistance with FaceTime chats as needed.

Beautiful place. Very clean and spacious. Staff very accommodating and friendly. Good value for facility and amenities.

Great place to be. Staff treat residents with respect and care.

My Mom has been living in the Heritage for the past 2 years. It has been a wonderful experience for her. Starting with [name removed] who is the Director and runs the whole place! She is wonderful and very welcoming and always has a smile on her face! I have gone to her many times and she is always there for me. Everything runs smoothly because of her!!! Next is the Nurses and Wellness Center. They are all Wonderful and are always there for my Mom! They work very hard and I do not know what I would do without them! They are all Angels! It is not easy doing their jobs, and I appreciate everyone of them! (I hope you all know who you are, I cannot name all because I do not want to miss a name! I care for you all very much!!!) Next is Dining Services which is run by [name removed]! What can I say about [name removed]? He does a Great job running Dining Services for all the Seniors who live there! His staff is great, food is delicious, and he knows how to run a holiday or special event!!! He also brightens everybody's day! That's including mine also!!! Thank you Victor for being you!!! You are a cutie!!! Everyone who works there are great. From all the aides, people who keep the facility clean and do all repairs to the physical therapists!!! I appreciate you all!!! Now lastly, to the two who keep the front desk going! [names removed]!!! What can I say but thank you for all the hard work you both have to put up with! From the phones to all the paper work and also for putting up with me!!! You are both very special people and have helped me through many days and problems!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Well, I am running out of space and if I have missed anyone please forgive me! Everyone who works at the Heritage at Clara Barton are special to me and I will never forget how well you all have taken care of my Mom, [name removed]!!! Love and Thanks, [name removed] (Daughter)

I’ve been living for a few months and I really like the place The staff is friendly and helpful. I’ve been able to get physical therapy on sight. My apartment is nice and I have lots of closet space.

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The facility is fine, but we have run into some issues over the course of my loved one's stay here. When we arrived here, there was a very big lack of welcoming for my loved ones, which was very disappointing. There have also been many promises that were not kept by the facility, such as the promise of therapy services. Overall, I found that there was a significant lack in communication, and the staff are not very proactive in making sure that my loved ones were taken care of.

GREG visited 9/25; very impressed! religious services on site, shared apartment but each has own bedroom, many community areas, some benches outside, PT and OT on site, medical visits 2x per week. shared room $2,600, studio #$3,355, plus level of care charges, looks nice from photos on website, about 35 minute south of Carine, good reviews

Our experience with Clara Barton has been a good one. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the caregivers are friendly and caring. I do think their office staff could be a bit better organized, however. During the move-in process we had trouble getting some details sorted out, and it wasn't always easy getting in touch with the right people. But overall it's a nice place!

Our experience with Heritage at Clara Barton has been a very good one! It's a nice looking, clean, well kept community, and the staff is very friendly! They've been very accommodating, and a big help to our family throughout the whole process.

My overall rating of this property is 5 stars. It is very clean. The staff and residents are friendly. I rate the cleanliness stars. I rate the friendliness 5 stars. I rate the value 5 stars. I rate the care services 5 stars. I rate the activities 5 stars. I would recommend the Heritage at Clara Barton if you are looking for a friendly community that offers great care services for a great value. This property is 5 stars.

wonderful staff, but spread a bit thin. food is very institutionl, almost no fresh fruits or vegetables, hot dogs are on the menu a bit too often, wraps and sandwiches are usually available but not promoted, much of the food very salty. older heating system in somevof the apts, hard to manage for an elderly person. regular thermostats would be better. I don't see many takers for archery or ping pong, most of the residents use walkers. live entertainment (which was weekly at brighton) is infrequent and there are very few activites on the weekend, there should be more board and card Games with lessons, maybe, dominoes, mexican train, uno..,, a new resident should get more help acclimating, I think the activities director gets one star from me. facility is very clean and friendly, staff always caring and competent

Facility was very nice, rooms were good, value seemed good as well. Currently there is a waitlist and after my tour I was not contacted for a follow-up or a request to be llsted.