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Amboy Care Center

1 Lindberg Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(732) 826-0500

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,529

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,788
  • Average State Price: $7,987
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Amboy Care Center Description

    Amboy Care Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Woodbridge, New Jersey. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.6
    Amboy Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 45 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Perth Amboy
  • Ranking in State: 450 out of 696 communities in NJ
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviews strongly advise against taking loved ones to the facility, citing lack of care and professionalism.
    • Complaints include racism by owners, constant understaffing, and neglect leading to serious health issues like bed sores and pneumonia.
    • Issues with the facility itself were mentioned, such as flooding, fire hazards, and general disrepair.
    • Some reviews describe the facility as having a bad smell and being unclean in certain areas.
    • There were reports of illegal drug access leading to a resident's death and a lack of communication and transparency from the administration.
    • One review describes the place as "hell on earth," indicating extreme dissatisfaction.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Several reviews praise the staff for being committed, caring, attentive, and hands-on with residents.
    • Improvements in the facility have been noted, including cleanliness, friendly staff, and better resident care.
    • Specific departments like therapy and social services received commendations for their excellent service and care.
    • Some reviews highlight the facility as a great place to work with amazing co-workers.
    • There are mentions of the facility being clean, organized, and having knowledgeable medical staff.
    • Family members of residents expressed gratitude for the care provided, mentioning staff by roles (but not names) for their helpfulness and kindness.
    • The new administration and team were noted for their improvements in resident care and knowledge about safety precautions.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • A few reviews acknowledge both good and bad aspects, mentioning that while some staff are very involved and caring, others, especially during certain shifts, do not fulfill their duties adequately.
    • Some reviews suggest that the facility is not as bad as others say, but still point out areas needing improvement like staffing and cleanliness.


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    Health

    24-hour Nursing Care

    Medication Management

    Diabetic Management

    Supplemental Nourishment

    On-site Dental, Podiatry & Dermatology Services

    On-site Laboratory & Radiology Services


    Services

    Family Support

    Specialized Alzheimer’s Care

    Sub-acute Rehabilitation

    Long-term Care

    Skilled Nursing

    Nursing Staff


    Activities

    Structured Activities

    Reminiscence Therapy

    Gardening

    Art & Music Therapy

    Aromatherapy

    Pet Therapy


    Community Amenities

    Restaurant-Style Dining / Always Available Menu

    Dedicated Patient Concierge

    Lovely Outdoor Patio

    Beauty & Barber Salon

    Onsite Laundry

    Religious Services


    Room Amenities

    Large Flat Screen TVs

    Complimentary Cable & WiFi

    Spacious Lounges & Family Areas



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 1, 1991
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 179
    Total current residents: 107
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 8
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 8
    Total cost of fines: $96612


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-06 2023-04-29 E Construction Deficiencies Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-29 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-29 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2023-04-06 2023-05-29 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-04-06 2021-05-11 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-04-06 2021-05-11 D Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2021-04-06 2021-05-11 C Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-05-23 2019-07-03 E Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-11-10 $15,000
    2020-11-10 $9,750
    2021-04-06 $6,923
    2021-04-06 $51,331
    2021-05-17 $650
    2021-05-17 $655
    2021-08-16 $983
    2021-08-16 $975
    2022-01-17 $1,316
    2022-01-17 $1,326
    2022-01-24 $1,657
    2022-01-24 $1,645
    2022-12-16 $23,989

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Woodbridge which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 19,265 (small town).
    • The average income is $39,273, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 35
      • Average Temperature: 57.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 147 days of rain, 21 days of snow and 195 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Aldi
    0.9 miles away
    Pathmark
    1.2 miles away
    ShopRite
    1.2 miles away
    Wegmans
    1.2 miles away
    Sabaneta Multiservices LLC
    1.9 miles away

    Transportation

    Woodbridge
    1.5 miles away
    Perth Amboy
    1.8 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Main Street at Amboy Avenue
    1.3 miles away
    Amboy Avenue at Main Street
    1.3 miles away
    Woodbridge Center Drive at Plaza Drive
    1.3 miles away
    State Street at Hall Avenue
    1.4 miles away
    Main Street at Pearl Street
    1.4 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    1.2 miles away
    BCB Community Bank
    1.3 miles away
    RSI Bank
    1.5 miles away
    Santander Bank
    1.7 miles away
    Valley National Bank
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Hackensack Meridian Health - Raritan Bay Medical Center
    1.0 miles away
    Richmond University Medical Center
    2.2 miles away
    JFK Medical Center
    3.8 miles away
    Staten Island University Hospital South
    4.5 miles away
    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
    5.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.0 miles away
    Richmond Valley Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away
    Garden State Dispensary
    2.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Value Dental
    1.1 miles away
    David J. D’Apolito, D.M.D.
    1.7 miles away
    Madison Ave Dental
    1.9 miles away
    Ideal Smiles Dental
    2.6 miles away
    Dentist Skin Boutique
    2.7 miles away

    Parks

    Dalton Park
    0.0 miles away
    Veterans Memorial Youth League Complex
    0.1 miles away
    William Warren Park
    0.3 miles away
    Woodbridge
    0.4 miles away
    Columbus Park
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Charles Mission Center
    9.8 miles away
    Saint Paul's Chapel
    18.8 miles away
    Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
    22.2 miles away
    Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
    22.4 miles away
    Congregation Sherith Israel
    23.0 miles away

    Shopping

    Menlo Park Mall
    2.9 miles away
    Woodrow Shopping Plaza
    3.8 miles away
    Sayreville Plaza Shopping Center
    5.0 miles away
    Inman Plaza
    5.7 miles away
    Inman Grove Shopping Center
    6.0 miles away

    Culture

    Community Theather
    0.4 miles away
    Barron Arts Center
    1.9 miles away
    Forum
    4.2 miles away
    Studio Theater
    4.9 miles away
    Performing Arts Center
    5.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    0.8 miles away
    San Remo Pizza
    1.3 miles away
    The Reo Diner
    1.3 miles away
    Rosevelt's Deli
    1.4 miles away
    Mie Thai
    1.5 miles away

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