I waited a month after my mother's passing to write this review so I could have some distance and…read moreperspective from the events. I contracted with Alvita to care for my mother during the last two months of her life after she was injured in a fall. I paid for 24 hour home care seven days a week. Other than Fabienne, I found the caregivers sorely lacking in the most basic of qualities such as companionship and emotional support. Also, other than Fabienne, the one on one care for which they were hired (toileting, hygiene assistance, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc) was mostly delegated by them to the staff at the assisted living facility where my mother resided, which negated the whole point of hiring them in the first place. Chronic lateness was also the norm. Most arrived 10-20 minutes late for the start of the night shift The night shift crew was especially problematic. In addition to generally not performing the basic tasks for which they were hired ("it's not my job" was the common refrain, even though it literally was their job), they often did not even stay in the same room as my mother who was a fall risk. Some slept on the sofa in the living room during the night shift, some spent the night shift doing schoolwork in a separate room, and some spent hours of the night shift on their phone in the hallway outside of the apartment. The complaints became so numerous from the staff at the assisted living facility and from the hospice nurses that I eventually had to change agencies for the night shift. Three of the low points during the Alvita night shift require special mention. (1) There was the night that my mother sat in her own feces for the entirety of the night. When Hospice arrived in the morning, the waste was dry and hard and had been there all night, despite a 12 hour Alvita shift. (2) Many nights, my mother was put to bed at 7 PM for convenience sake without any social interaction or kindness on the part of the aide. (3) My mother suffered a skin tear on her arm the night after I complained about the aides sleeping on the job. I was told that she injured herself, but there are no witnesses other than the Alvita aide involved. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Fabienne. She was the primary Alvita daytime aide for my mother. Fabienne went above and beyond the call of duty. She exuded kindness and compassion. She took the utmost care of my mother and treated her with dignity and respect. When Fabienne was on the job, the staff at the assisted living facility and the hospice staff took a break because everyone knew that she had everything under control. This is the level of care advertised by Alvita and the level of care that I paid for, but only Fabienne met the mark. Not only did she meet expectations, but she blew everyone away with her level of care.

My grandfather received such amazing care from Alvita. From the very start, everyone from Alvita…read morewas so compassionate during this difficult time for my family. From the liaison to our home health aide, the care was outstanding. The communication between my family and Alvita was top notch and we knew everything happening every step of the way. The staff at Alvita is what truly makes this company so special. I highly recommend!

Therapists were very nice but under poor management. I tried contacting them a few times about an…read moreissue and they wouldn't return my call. Would not recommend.

We have unfortunately experienced a lot of rehabilitation centers and hospitals due to my father…read moreand mother being of older age and very sick. This is the 1st rehabilitation center that has welcomed us in like family and treated our love one as family. When I say the staff, as a whole, goes above and beyond every single day, I mean it. The staff here makes you feel welcome, offers you food, drinks, support, etc. They accommodate you with anything you need (i.e. the NY post newspaper, clothing, candy, etc. They are so responsive to the family either on site/in person, through email, and/or over the phone. I cannot say enough about this facility and the angels that work there.

It is hard to express how much Brandywine Living at the Gables has meant to my family. My 90 year…read moreold father was not there for a long time but the final months of his life were happy because of them. The entire staff was just amazing - so caring and kind and made my father feel like they knew him for years. Maria Carnevale, Director of Admissions, was especially wonderful and went out of her way to work with us no matter what obstacles came up. She treated us like family and made the place truly feel like home. Many of the staff have been there for 10, 15, 20 years or more and that speaks volumes. I cannot say enough about this place and especially Maria for making it all possible. Bless you all for everything you do!

There is no place like home, but if you need more assistance, Brandywine Gables is a wonderful…read moreplace to call home. You can be independent living here but since they are an assisted living they are here to assist you when needed. Wonderful community, not only beautiful but they also have a dedicated team! I highly recommend Gables!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank and let everyone know the exceptional work that the…read moreRehab Department does here. 2 1/2 months ago I had my left leg amputated just below the knee. I was originally told that I should expect a time schedule of 6 to 10 months before I could expect my Prosthetic leg with a lengthy time learning to walk on it. I have been very fortunate to have one of the best Rehab teams anywhere. In the last 2 1/2 months I have gone from relying on my wheelchair to walking on my prosthetic leg with a walker to now learning to use a cane. The Rehab Department is made of a group of individuals all working as a team with their patients healing the number one goal. Lead by a wonderfully kind caring woman Megha the Department Head each person brings a unique array of talents to the table to ensure a complete understanding of the patient's needs and how to best accomplish the necessary goals needed to help them improve. Jeff, Joel, Neha, Lisa, Loukik and Carrie are one great team. They all work together without egos getting in the way. Each has a special talent to motivate and inspire their patients to move forward on a daily basis. These talented people are all responsible for my quick and amazing recovery. They took me from post-surgical doubts about ever walking again to walking right now with a walker and now learning to walk with a cane. They never once let me quit and their positive feedback made me try even harder. My progress is in large part to their dedication to their belief in their patients' abilities and their skills as rehab specialists. You will be very hard-pressed to find a more dedicated team or better group of people to help you go through Rehabilitation for any problem.

My mom broke her hip recently and after surgery she was sent to the Bartley Health care center. The…read moredoctors, the nurses, the aides, the physical therapists were all really, really great at their jobs, kind and helpful, exactly what you would hope for. The social workers on staff (or whom I refer to as the Harbingers of Death) are a whole different story. Some words I would use to describe the social workers I dealt with: Demeaning, condescending, argumentative, difficult, compassionless, insensitive, unfeeling, cruel and empathy-deficient. My experience with the social workers was pretty awful. My final conversation with them about my mother deteriorated into a yelling match with the social worker ending the conversation by hanging up on me. Of the multiple phone calls and voicemail messages my family collectively left the lead social worker... I do not believe she returned a single one. Finally on the day of my mothers discharge, my mother said we were supposed to have an exit meeting with the social worker to go over care plans. We waited and waited... Finally we went looking for her. When we asked her about the exit meeting... With a big plastic smile on her face she said there was no need for one and goodbye. So we took my mother home. I really hope that my experience with the social workers at Bartley was the exception and not the norm and that the patients and their families are getting the information they need to get through their difficult time. I also hope I never have to deal with those Bartley social workers again.

HORRENDOUS! Nurse Belinda and aide Betty were amazing. Short of that the management dropped the…read moreball on everything. Continuous care nurses were ordered by the doctor. They were a No Show/No Call! The Executive Director wanted to change the doctors order because she couldn't fill the staffing. We had to fight for everything we needed to care for our loved one and supplies came days later (some too late). Involvement with this agency caused trauma to the family, on top of our loved one dying. The Executive Director was condescending and runs a very disorganized hospice care agency. STAY AWAY!!!!

Caregiver gets a 10. The company fully offsets that. Find another company!! Sold me on a…read moredementia program, then when it was not profitable enough for them, they discontinued the service and laid off the caregiver. OK, that's business right? This "angelic" company did not notify me that my wife would no longer be part of their program, to allow time to make other arrangements. OK, that's business right? How about the fact that they have still not informed me? I only found out because of the compassion of the caregiver who informed me that she had been laid off. Note compassion of the caregiver employee NOT the "angelic" company. If these folks are "angelic", I hope I never see heaven. A true blemish on the healthcare community. Run as fast as you can. Cherry Hill NJ

If there were negative stars I would click on that Over the past 16 years I have dealt with…read morehospice for my grandmother, my father and my mother. They were all wonderful and caring and accommodating people. But with my uncle, Angelic Health was the absolute worst care anyone who is dying will want to encounter. And the disrespect for the family wishes were absolutely unbelievable. There is definitely Medicare fraud going on here. Their report and my uncle's medical records did not match the Medicare bills and they employ nurses who take over for God and tried to kill my uncle. They were nasty and condescending to the family. And the people at the top have no idea what they are doing or what is going on. Please stay clear of this hospice!! There are definitely better ones in the area.

The care here isn't great at all. Dr orders are not followed and when you ask about that they never…read morefollow through. The rooms are dirty and the bathrooms are worse. The floors are never cleaned and there is always trash for days all over the place. Here are pictures of one of the bathrooms! REMEMBER TO LOOK AT FACILITIES BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR LOVED ONES THERE!

My Aunt was there for over a month. They do not do the right thing. You have to be your family or…read morefriends advocate if they are unable. People don't go out of their way anymore. I gave 1 star because it wouldn't except zero.

Best home care agency in the Toms River area. They are a family run, independent organization so…read moreyou get personalized attention and custom care. All caregivers are certified and have to go through a background check. I would avoid hiring someone from someplace doesn't vet people - you need to be able to trust that you won't be taken advantage of. Saba is a great company.

From the owner: Do you need customized, hands-on assistance with day-to-day activities/challenges to help you or a…read moreloved one live at home safe, comfortable and independent? We can help! We offer services in Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, Pediatric Care and more. Whether you need a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) and more, we have the experienced personnel to take care of you or your loved one with the high-quality care deserved. All of our caregivers are competent, compassionate, licensed, bonded and insured. Does your child need medical care at home? In addition to home health care, our pediatric professionals can provide care at your child's school, in the hospital or anywhere care is needed. We do it all, from working closely with your child's case manager, insurance company or physician to accompanying them to school/social activities. Our trained healthcare professionals are ready to be with you and your child every step of the way.

Preferred care is getting 1 star because I have to. They renovated the entry way, hallways and…read morecommon areas towards the front. Beyond that it is very gross. Dirty, worn, not clean, old, and more. Once you open the hallway door from the common areas there's a bad stench like sewerage/poop/pee. If that's not bad enough the rooms are cramped and you can't even open the closet with a wheelchair & chair blocking it. Dinner was ham & cheese (1piece each on white bread) and the ham was an ungodly color... not edible. I looked in horror that I moved my mom here. My mom asked the aide for lotion and she said "I'll get your nurse". Of course, she's on break. When the aide came in she laid mom down and pulled her up to the top of the bed but so fast she bumped her head into the headboard. Horrible service and I can't wait to move her out. I'm horrified and don't recommend.

I just wrote this review for you…read more. I just want to let you know Devin .. a Full Time RN at Preferred Care at Wall is the most caring and loving person..she has been beyond kind to my mom who has Alzheimer's..Devin keeps our family updated..you can see her demonstrating unconditional love and caring to all of her patients in the memory care unit..Hold on to Devin..she is a gem..I watch her everyday I'm visiting mom..she is loved by her staff, patients and other families..she explains and expresses how she will help your loved one's! Priceless