143 W Franklin Ave, Pennington, NJ 08534, United States
They are fine if you’re loved one doesn’t actually need assistance. They happily take a lot of your money and the nurses are lovely. But if you’re loved one needs actual assistance eating or being moved and cleaned properly, and most importantly, spotting a potential serious medical problem, they take zero initiative to help and alert a doctor. It’s more like independent living. The director just says nothing is in her power. It’s all corporate decisions. It’s absolutely not about the elderly residents and their medical needs.
Read More ReviewsThey are fine if you’re loved one doesn’t actually need assistance. They happily take a lot of your money and the nurses are lovely. But if you’re loved one needs actual assistance eating or being moved and cleaned properly, and most importantly, spotting a potential serious medical problem, they take zero initiative to help and alert a doctor. It’s more like independent living. The director just says nothing is in her power. It’s all corporate decisions. It’s absolutely not about the elderly residents and their medical needs.
My mom spent almost five years at Brandywine Living at Pennington. We felt fortunate to have her living in a facility that took such good care of their residents. When my mom was living on the assisted living side at Brandywine, she participated in many activities and field trips. It was great to see her have friends and social events to keep her busy and happy. She enjoyed sharing meals with friends, and the staff always made sure she didn't miss any meals! After a few years, my mom transitioned to the memory care unit at Brandywine. The staff was wonderful with helping her ease into a new apartment and enviroment. My mom had several nurses and care givers that were always kind, and took great care of her. When my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimers my family had to decide how we could best care for our mom. After visting Brandywine Living at Pennington, we all agreed that it was the best place for our mom. The staff was supportive from the first day we visited until our mom's passing. We are so very grateful for the wonderful staff and environment at Brandywine.
Moving to Brandywine is one of the best decisions I've ever made. The staff is hard working and caring. Can't say enough good things about them.
We researched for months to find the best place for my aunt and takes to 40+ facilities in central NJ. We visited 7 in person. Brandywine Pennington rose to the top easily. They were so transparent about pricing, insurance, staffing- everything. Phylicia made us 100% sure she would be loved and respected if we placed my aunt there. We ultimately went with a facility closer to a Catholic Church which is most important to my aunt, but I’d have lived in any of the Brandywine facilities HAPPILY. They even worked with us on pricing based on her needs. I’ll be recommending them to anyone looking.
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over many years. Hard to believe it has been 8 years since mother moved into her one-bedroom suite at Brandywine. In my first review I comment on what a lovely facility, with many activities, and great food. I talked about the difficult transition for parents leaving their homes of (in my case) 50 years, and how it did not take long for mother – and for me - to feel part of the Brandywine community. Several years later mother moved to a one room studio, and I submitted a second review. While it was still true the building is beautiful, the food restaurant quality, and the activities extensive, it became obvious that the thing that sets Brandywine at Pennington apart is the people. I shared how everyone there is warm and welcoming and truly cares about each for their residents and it is so evident in all they do. Last year mother moved again to a very small room in the Reflection Unit. This was a very difficult time for us as health issues emerged and dementia set in pronouncing that she could no longer live independently. The Reflections director took the time to explain so many things and prepare me for the steps of aging. Not only was she knowledgeable and informative, but she was warm, compassionate and understanding. Before long medications were regulated, and mother became a new woman. Gone was the wheelchair and back to walking all over with her walker. Her appetite returned and we enjoyed going out to lunch at least once a week. While she would ask the same question over and over and could not tell me what she had for dinner, we were able to carry on wonderful conversations about past trips, family and friends and even current events. I no longer had to worry about being a caregiver. Did she take her medication, did she brush her teeth, do her clothes need to be changed, are we managing her incontinence? All these things were being done respectfully and lovingly by the staff in Reflections. Our time together was spent talking, playing cards, and going to lunch – special mother/daughter moments. A trip to the ER brought on by sudden stomach pain revealed a ruptured colon, and mother returned to Brandywine under hospice care for the last week of her life. I stayed there every day, and I was truly amazed at the number of staff members that came to her room to check on mother – aids, nurses, housekeeping, maintenance, and the list goes on. Each one took the time to share a story about her and tell me what a sweet lady she was, and they would miss her. These stories shared compassionately filled my heart and brought gratitude at this very difficult time. In the days after her passing as I packed her things, the staff continued to offer their condolences. Whether it was the receptionist when I arrived, or a wellness nurse in the hall, to a staff member in the lobby, everyone took the time to consol me. In the Reflection unit I was hugged by all with teary eyes that expressed they too had lost a family member. Words cannot express how grateful I am for the kind and loving care that was given to mother not only in her final days but over the last eight years of her life. Joining the Brandywine at Pennington “Family” is a decision for which you too will always be thankful.
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