Glen Ridge Nursing Care Center

My mother was here several times — as well as in other nursing homes. Glen Ridge is no worse than other places she stayed, but they were all awful. I do not know why someone can’t fix this problem. If you have any nursing home experience, you know that they and the system are very broken. My mom’s roommate, who’d been there for quite a while, was abused by a staff member at Glen Ridge. He found bruises on her and was told to take pictures as evidence. He found out not long after — on the down low — that the person who’d done this to his mom, was let go. But nobody told him and nobody took responsibility. At one point I had a late night call from my mother. She was distraught and the call ended abruptly. Had she fallen? Passed out? I tried calling twice and the people who answered the phone said they were on another floor and refused to check on my mother. I swear — they simply refused to «leave their post». I was sick and in bed. I got dressed, continuing to call as I drove to GR. And they were giving me attitude — like I was bothering them. My calls stirred up enough of a ruckus that the nursing manager, who was nearby, overheard and went to check on my mother. They’re all awful places to live. And to die. Nobody, especially the most vulnerable among us, should be forced to live in these circumstances. I hope I die before I need «skilled» nursing.

I am very pleased to give this place a favorable review. The facility is always clean and the staff are professional. They took great care of my family member and were respectful at a terrible time in our lives. Thank all of you.