Newark Gardens I sits on landscaped grounds as a senior housing community serving people aged 62 and up and also disabled adults, with affordable housing options for those whose income falls within 30-50% of the Area Median Income, and the wait list opens now and then with clear deadlines for applications, and there's never a minimum income requirement for those hoping to get on the list, but Section 8 isn't taken, though sometimes rental assistance programs like RAP may come into play. Managed by SAHA Property Management and completed in October of 1995, the community's green building features 149 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit, all with energy-efficient double-pane windows, stoves, and refrigerators. There's wheelchair access throughout, two elevators that serve the 2- and 3-story building, and common restrooms, a maintenance room, guest parking, and a lobby with two offices, though the on-site parking's pretty limited, so that's something folks need to keep in mind.
Residents find plenty of shared spaces, from the library to the game and activities room, plus a recreation and dining hall with a big commercial-sized kitchen that supports regular meal and dining services, with housekeeping, laundry room, and maintenance support right there onsite, and the coin-laundry comes in handy for those who need it, and pet lovers can bring their companion animals with a $200 deposit as long as they follow the guidelines. There's Wi-Fi/internet, cable TV, a fitness center, salon and barber shop, and safety features like sprinklers and handicap additions so everyone can get around a little easier. The staff and services coordinator foster a friendly, welcoming environment where folks say the team's helpful and kind in their interactions, and the property aims to give seniors both a sense of community and daily support, with special focus on healthcare needs like diabetic care, non-ambulatory needs, medication management, and incontinence help, and the staff also provide respite support, so caregivers have a chance to rest while their loved ones stay safe.
Daily life makes room for arts, crafts, social time, devotional activities, educational programs, and health and wellness events, both in the building and sometimes offsite, which help keep people active socially, mentally, and physically, and residents often say those activities help brighten their days, especially because the events are varied enough to suit many interests. Housekeeping and maintenance are part of the amenities, and the kitchens in each unit allow people to keep some independence over cooking too, whether they prefer to dine with others or make something in their own space. The building's seen some improvements over the years like new siding, roof repairs, and those efficient windows, which help keep apartments comfortable and lower costs.
Newark Gardens I supports seniors who want either more independent living or who need assisted living services like help with daily tasks, bathing, meals, and medication, adapting their support as health needs change, and if someone needs extra care now and then, the respite care program provides short-term relief for families. There are strict no-eviction policies in place-residents have some stability and protection while living there-and the policies allow folks to age in place with a sense of belonging. The sister property, Newark Gardens II, also serves seniors with affordable housing nearby, and between them, there's a focus on creating a steady, energized, and community-oriented setting for aging adults.
