Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville sits in a quiet residential area at 3 Phillips Road in Branchville, New Jersey, not far from places like Stokes State Forest and the Delaware Water Gap. The community focuses on assisted living and memory care for older adults and aims to give residents both independence and support where they need it. There's a dedicated memory care wing in its own building for people dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the place uses both on-site supervision and technology like bracelets with alarms to help keep residents from wandering. Staff is there around the clock to help with things like grooming or reminders for medications and appointments, and there's a nurse on staff, a doctor available on call, and outside healthcare professionals like podiatrists and therapists visit the community when needed.
People live in apartments that feel homey and come in studio and semi-private layouts, all with kitchenettes, individually controlled heating and cooling, and walk-in showers, plus wall-to-wall carpet. The grounds include indoor and outdoor common areas, a serene courtyard, a beauty salon and barbershop, a gym, a library, and a private dining room. Residents can bring cats and maybe other pets, since the staff supports pet-friendly programs. The place offers restaurant-style meals three times a day, with menus that handle special diets like vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium, or low-sugar, and there's room service if someone wants to eat in their suite.
The services cover assisted living, memory care, respite care, hospice, and support for those who want to age in place, which basically means staying at Bentley even as care needs change. Staff help with daily living tasks, incontinence care, blood sugar checks, insulin injections including sliding scale therapy, and behavior management for those who might wander or be physically upset. Residents who are prone to elopement or exit seeking behaviors are accepted, and Bentley tries to provide a safe, structured environment with security features built in. The community organizes plenty of things to do, both inside and outside-stretching, yoga, art, gardening, intergenerational programs, outings, trivia, and even wine tasting sometimes, all under the guidance of a full-time activities director. There are devotional services for those who want spiritual support.
Weekly housekeeping, linen changes, trash removal, and apartment maintenance are standard. There's scheduled transportation available, visitor and resident parking on site for free, and easy access to local shops and pharmacies if folks want to get out. Staff craft personal wellness plans for each resident, and many needs are met in-house so moving can sometimes be put off as care needs increase. The management team spends a fair amount of time making sure the financial side is in order, though front-line staff provide most of the hands-on care. Bentley describes itself as a smaller, calmer facility with a home-like atmosphere rather than a huge, busy place, and offers a wide range of programs and services aimed at providing support while treating residents with dignity and privacy. More details about daily life, what to expect, and how it all works can be found on their website.
