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131 Main Street, Newton, NJ
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★★★★★
CriticalIf you would call the staff would answer your questions, and they were friendly to the families. The food was good They had a lot of activities for the residents to choose from. The community was clean.
★★★★★
PositiveMy dad receives excellent care, his room is large and extremely clean. He receives wonderful assistance all day. The food is home cooked, portions are large, soups, bacon eggs for breakfast, pancakes, turkey, stuffing, nice selections. The rooms have beautiful floors, some have stained glass, a beautiful home. He is living here for almost 2 years, they contact me immediately if there is an issue. He has heart, diabetes, and neuropathy issues, and they are exceptional for his care. Group activities are offered, they…
★★★★★
CriticalThe owner of the Merriam Manner never gave my father an evaluation. I didn’t realize that was unprofessional for this kind of establishment. After he moved in, she was coming to me for an extra 600.00 per month. He is there with the money that was agreed on.
★★★★★
PositiveMy dad is receiving excellent care and attention, they assist him with all of his daily living, and the food is great. Compared to other facilities, the food is great, for example, pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, beef stew, mac and cheese, home made soups, unsweet iced tea, pudding to name a few things they offer. The room is large, high ceilings, wood floors, exceptionally clean, some rooms have marble fireplace fronts, stained glass. The bathrooms are very clean, and the dining area is like being at home…
★★★★★
CriticalI was not able to eat the food as it was not made for diabetic residents. I had a hard time making friends. I really did not get to know the staff as I did not see them often. This is a 150 to 200 year old house and it seemed like a fire trap to me. They only served coffee in the morning. I would not recommend this community.
★★★★★
CriticalMy mom is transitioning okay. The location is good for her to get where she wants like the stores that are near by and she can use the public transportation. The services are somewhat limited but for what she needs it is basic enough. She is safe and living in a clean community. She is not too happy with the meals and would like fresh foods like fruit and vegetables.
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Coverage last checked October 18, 2026.
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