Hearthstone Estates Assisted Living in Lakewood, New Jersey, is a community built for people aged 55 and older who need a high level of care. The place has 47 assisted living units, and it's licensed under New Jersey license # NJ65A003, so residents know the state oversees it. Hearthstone offers help with daily activities like bathing, getting dressed, and managing medicines, and the care team is always awake and available all day and night. People who have memory issues like Alzheimer's or other types of dementia can access a dedicated, secure memory care section in a separate building, and staff provide brain-stimulating activities and custom care plans for memory support.
The living spaces include studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom units, with three different floor plans named Harmony, Canterbury, and Cambridge Suites. Each apartment comes with a private bathroom, kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave, individually controlled heat and air conditioning, Cablevision, Verizon telephone service, and Wi-Fi. The community offers both private and shared apartments, all fully furnished for comfort. Wide corridors and big common areas help everyone with mobility, and there's a 24-hour emergency call bell, as well as video surveillance in common spaces for safety.
Meals get served three times daily in the dining hall, always cooked by professional chefs, and snacks plus a 24-hour Coffee, Tea & Juice Bar are available. The menu includes options for special diets like low-sodium or low-sugar, and sometimes organic ingredients get used. Residents don't need to worry about laundry, housekeeping, or home maintenance, as those services are included, making life simpler for everyone.
For activities, Hearthstone's got daily programs, fun events, celebrations, and religious and social options. There are indoor community spaces, a theatre room, a games and TV lounge, a beauty salon, library, music room, fireplace lounges, and even a private courtyard. The caregivers help with transfers, continence, feeding by spoon if needed, and diabetic care, including insulin shots and blood sugar testing. Residents get access to exercise programs, rehabilitation, massage therapy, and health monitoring, and nurses are always available. If someone needs to go to a doctor, the staff helps arrange transportation and schedules checkups.
Hearthstone Estates earned the Advanced Standing Distinction award from the State Health Department for the last two years and is sister to Hampton Ridge. The community fee covers the basics, but fees can change depending on care needs or if a second person moves in. Residents can pay privately or with veteran's benefits. The community supports people who want to live as independently as possible, while still having support nearby, and works hard to help residents feel comfortable and cared for every day.
