Brighton Gardens of Saddle River

Very happy and satisfied with the whole atmosphere. The staff, from top to bottom are helpful, friendly and on top of everything. My mom took no time to get adjusted. She seem happy and secure. She is getting involved in activities that I thought she would never do. She has made a few friends. She has only been there two months and has adjusted to a routine. She is anxious for nice weather to enjoy the outside walks and patio area. I am very happy with the cleanliness, friendliness, and concern the staff shows for the residents.

I can't say enough about Brighton Gardens of Saddle River!! I had to find a home for my father quickly and I toured many places. They all were pretty and well kept, but the minute I walked into Brighton Gardens I knew we had found the place for my dad. The staff are what sets this place apart from all the others. They know every resident by name and take such amazing care of them. But they also take care of us, the families of the residents. I constantly hear, "Don't worry, we will take care of it, you have enough to worry about." My father is in memory care and I feel like I have gained more family members with the staff of Brighton Gardens. My dad is happy and cared for and that is the biggest gift they have given me. I am so happy we found the best home for my dad.

I loved Brighton Gardens in Saddle River NJ. My Aunt was there for one year in a small, one bedroom apartment. She moved because she did not like the food at all and they only offered bus service once a week to the same supermarket. There were no planned trip anywhere else. She is now at a more active and expensive facility in a bigger room. They have a indoor pool and a full gym at the new place. I would rate it a 5, but I did not eat there. She would probably rate it a 4. They did ALL of her laundry, cleaned her room once a week, they made her bed and took our her trash every day, called me if she fell (which she did a few times) and they walked her small toy poodle which lived there with her when it was too cold or very rainy. Everyone I interacted with was kind and pleasant. I did not want her to move. Also they just finished a massive renovation so the place looks brand new. It is beautiful!! Also they have a resident dog that lives there named [name removed]and a beautiful fish tank. I think these 2 features make it much more homey and appealing for residents. The Director's name is [name removed] and she is AMAZING. Like I said I did not want my Aunt to leave there. It wasn't my choice. Grounds are beautiful and very well maintained too. Flowers all seasons

My mother is very stubborn. She will be 97 in March. She did NOT want any form of assistance. She uses a cane for security, in case she falls. I drove by Brighton Gardens with my daughter and liked the place from the outside. We went inside without an appointment, we were greeted with smiling faces and offered a tour. The staff knew all the residents names. The place was cheerful, bright, very clean and the residents looked happy. My mom is very happy here. It feels more like a home with friends and great service than an assisted living facility. I highly recommend.

I would say the experience has changed since construction started and hold off until it's finished.