Pricing ranges from
    $3,900 – 6,300/month

    Parker at Stonegate

    443 River Rd, Highland Park, NJ, 08904
    4.5 · 23 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Warm care and attractive facility

    I live at Stonegate and overall I'm very pleased - the staff are warm, caring and knowledgeable, nurses and aides are excellent, admissions were professional, and they take time to talk. The facility is attractive, extremely clean, my unit is spacious, meals have many choices, and amenities (pool/gym, adjacent workout center, on-site daycare with children) add to the home-like feel. My main issues: activities are limited (mostly bingo/movies) so social interaction can be low, the location is far for some, costs can feel high, and there's a safety concern - a fraying carpet runner in room 225 needs repair. Despite that, the care and responsiveness give me peace of mind.

    Pricing

    $3,900+/moStudioAssisted Living
    $5,220+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $6,300+/mo2 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.48 · 23 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Caring, competent and attentive staff
    • Excellent nursing and aides
    • Clean and well-maintained facility
    • Home-like atmosphere and warm greetings
    • Small, family-style community feel
    • Access to pool and gym next door
    • On-site daycare with intergenerational interaction
    • Large rooms and attractive units
    • Extensive meal menus with many choices
    • Medication, shower, and feeding services available
    • Responsive and professional admissions staff
    • Remodeled/updated facility and nice common spaces
    • Peace of mind for families and respectful end-of-life care
    • Competitive pricing relative to some other facilities

    Cons

    • Limited or inconsistent activities/programming for some residents
    • Too much sitting/low social interaction reported by some
    • Location can be far from residents' homes
    • Cost is a barrier or perceived as expensive by some
    • Only assisted living offered (no higher-level care options noted)
    • Safety concern: loose carpet runner/tripping hazard in a room
    • Mixed feedback on activity levels (some say plenty, others say lacking)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews of Parker at Stonegate is largely positive, with consistent praise for the quality of caregiving, staff demeanor, and the facility’s cleanliness and physical environment. Reviewers frequently highlight compassionate, professional and attentive staff — nurses and aides are called out by name in multiple summaries — and describe interactions as warm, affectionate, and respectful. Many reviewers report that staff take the time to explain care, are responsive during tours and visits, and create a home-like atmosphere that contributes to residents’ comfort and family peace of mind. The presence of medication, shower, and feeding services, along with documented excellence in nursing, contributes directly to families’ confidence in the level of clinical and daily care provided.

    The physical plant and amenities are another strong theme. Multiple reviewers describe the building as extremely clean and well cared for, with large rooms, attractive units, and recent remodeling. The community offers appealing features such as small nooks for card games, a pleasant unit layout, and easy access to next-door amenities including a pool and workout center. A notable differentiator is an on-site daycare that allows frequent intergenerational opportunities; several reviewers found the presence of children and the chance to interact with them to be a meaningful and positive aspect of community life. Dining is also viewed positively by many: reviewers mention extensive meal menus and a variety of choices.

    Programming and social engagement receive mixed feedback and represent the clearest split among reviewers. Some families and residents praise plentiful activities, outside entertainment, and a lively events schedule that provides meaningful engagement. Others report limited programming — describing activities as predominantly movie time and bingo, with too much sitting around and insufficient social stimulation. This inconsistency suggests variability either between units, times, or reviewers’ expectations. The overall takeaway is that while activity opportunities exist, their scope and regularity may not meet every resident’s needs and should be discussed during a tour or intake.

    Cost and location are additional patterns to note. Several reviewers find Parker at Stonegate competitively priced or less expensive than particular alternatives, while other commenters describe it as expensive or an affordability barrier. This mixed perception points to variability based on individual financial circumstances and comparison points. Location is also a recurring practical concern: multiple reviewers mention that the facility is farther from home, which could impact visitation and family involvement for some. Another operational limitation flagged is that the community appears to offer only assisted living — families seeking memory care or higher levels of medical support may find this restrictive.

    Safety and maintenance issues are largely uncommon in the reviews but should be noted. The facility is overwhelmingly described as clean and well maintained; however, one specific safety concern was reported: a carpet runner in room 225 identified as a tripping hazard that needs repair. Addressing such maintenance items promptly will be important to preserve resident safety and family confidence.

    In summary, Parker at Stonegate presents as a well-kept, professionally run assisted living community with particularly strong reviews for staff quality, cleanliness, dining options, and certain amenities (notably intergenerational interaction via on-site daycare and access to a pool/gym). Families commonly report peace of mind and compassionate end-of-life care. Potential residents should, however, evaluate the activity calendar and social programming for fit, confirm pricing and contract details relative to their budget, consider transportation/visit feasibility if distance is a concern, and verify the availability of higher-level care if needed in the future. Finally, prospective residents and families should point out any maintenance or safety issues during tours to ensure they are documented and addressed.

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    About Parker at Stonegate

    Parker at Stonegate in Highland Park, New Jersey, offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home, independent living, and continuing care services, and many people know it for its steady focus on supporting independence and providing a warm, home-like environment where people feel empowered as they age. The community is run by a nonprofit organization with over 110 years of experience, and Parker at Stonegate has a strong reputation, holding a community score of 8.9 based on Seniorly's rating system, and the place keeps staff around all day and all night with nurses on site 24/7 helping with bathing, medication, dressing, transfers, and other activities of daily living. Residents get personalized care, including specialized memory care and post-hospital rehabilitation, and they can also participate in adult day programs, outpatient rehab, home and community-based services, and senior care coordination, while even child day care and Dorvie concierge services are part of the broader support options.

    People at Parker at Stonegate can enjoy private, furnished rooms with their own bathrooms, along with safety features like emergency alert pendants and wheelchair-accessibility throughout the building. There's cable TV, telephones, high-speed internet, and air conditioning in every unit, and housekeeping, laundry, bed linen, and towel services all happen weekly. Residents have transportation to appointments and events, move-in coordination, and maintenance-free living-electric, cooling, heating, and hot water all included. Pets can move in with residents, and the social spaces are many, with a sunroom, Greenhouse, chapel, formal dining room, and casual bistro where three meals a day are served by a professional chef, along with meal choices for people who need special diets.

    Amenities at Parker at Stonegate go beyond the basics, with spaces like a library, movie theater, art studio, activity rooms, outdoor patios and walking paths, fitness center with daily classes, indoor pool and spa, beauty salon, gift shop, and gardens, and people get together for daily scheduled events and activities, which can include offsite trips, movie nights, swimming, workouts with personal trainers, music and arts programs, community-sponsored and resident-run events, along with wellness and sauna rooms. The staff help coordinate activities and special programs, the community runs its own transportation and concierge service, and there's a focus on restoring health with therapies and programs tied to changing care needs. Residents can practice their faith in the chapel, relax in the sunroom, and join group or personal activities as they please, while the whole building stays focused on keeping people safe and making every day a bit better.

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