Mira Vie at Clifton sits at 782 Valley Road in Clifton, right in Passaic County, New Jersey, and if you look out around the grounds, you'll notice it has peaceful landscaping with streams, forests, and views of nearby mountains, plus it's across from Montclair State University for those who like a bit of local activity. Residents find several options for living spaces here with studios, semi-private rooms, one- or two-bedroom apartments, and even companion suites, all climate-controlled, furnished for comfort, and built with safety in mind. Some rooms, especially in Memory Care, have thoughtful touches like an entryway, kitchenette with dark wood cabinetry, decorative mirrors, white doors, and entry tables. The bathrooms have grab bars and shower seats, and every apartment is set up with cable or satellite TV and internet.
This is a place for both independent seniors and those who want or need help, including folks with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, since specialized Memory Care and a secure Country Cottage are here, too, with 24-hour trained staff always around and a full-time registered nurse available. People can get personal care, as well as short-term respite care in private apartments if they just need a break or some support for a short while. Housekeeping, linen, laundry services, and weekly apartment cleaning give everyone fewer chores, and the staff are used to tailoring care for each person, so needs big or small are taken care of.
Eating together is important, so you'll find a bistro with seating and a large TV, plus a dining room with white linens, fresh flowers, artwork, and restaurant-style meal service featuring choices planned by chefs for nutrition. There's also a private room for family events, a tea room, and a fireside living room. People can use the convenience store on site, and get to salons or barber shops for a haircut, which saves a lot of trips out. Residents' pets are welcome, and transportation services handle shopping, appointments, or outings.
Plenty of activities fill the calendar-arts and crafts, horticulture, games, themed parties, group outings, music, and spiritual programs, along with daily scheduled events and health and wellness programs including Tai Chi, yoga, fitness classes, and on-site therapy-physical, occupational, and speech. People gather in inviting lounges with bookshelves, a piano, fireplaces, and big TVs, or enjoy the library with internet, the pub, open porches, or the on-site theater for movie nights. Sidewalks run throughout the grounds for anyone wanting to walk, and the landscaping, with streams and open country, makes spending time outdoors pleasant.
The focus at Mira Vie at Clifton is on offering a secure, comfortable place where each person keeps as much independence as possible, while still getting specialized care for memory issues or daily living needs. Staff customize help for everyone, whether they need full care or just want a bit of extra support. The setting, with its modern, updated interiors and communal spaces, feels a lot like an active, small neighborhood, and the central New Jersey location gives easy access to nearby attractions and family visits.
