CareOne at The Cupola in Paramus, New Jersey, is a senior living community that offers assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services, as well as independent living and home care. The management team, including director Beth, focuses on strong clinical practices and high management standards, making sure residents get tailored care plans, whether they need help with bathing, dressing, medication management, or recovery from surgery or illness. There's a dedicated memory care unit for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, with dementia-certified staff and programs like reminiscence therapy and Montessori programming to help manage confusion and wandering. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care and skilled caregivers are always available to help with emergencies and daily care needs. Rooms come in different types, including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private layouts, all in a modern, spacious, and well-lit environment. Residents can use private laundry, daily housekeeping, complimentary Wi-Fi, and emergency response systems, and there's a friendly and welcoming atmosphere among the staff.
There are plenty of common areas, like a game room, movie theater, TV lounge, fitness center, barber and beauty salons, ballroom, billiards lounge, and even a bar or pub, with fireplaces in shared spaces for comfort. Residents can enjoy courtyards, indoor and outdoor walking paths, a patio garden, sensory rooms, and take part in arts and crafts, fitness classes, and activities that encourage friendship and engagement. The dining program includes restaurant-style meals, farm-to-table options, special diets for health needs, and guest meals, all handled by professional chefs, and the meals are included in care packages so there's one less thing to worry about. Devotional services are available off-site, with visiting chaplains and rabbis for spiritual support, and Jewish and Catholic services are part of the programs. The facility is handicap accessible, pet-friendly, and allows smoking in private and public indoor areas.
CareOne at The Cupola offers extra services like hospice and palliative care, respite care for short-term stays, long-term acute care, ventilator weaning, and help with rehab for stroke, orthopedics, neurobehavioral issues, and pulmonary challenges, along with advanced wound, cardiac, and infectious disease care. Specialized medical programs cover nephrology, psychiatry, sepsis management, IV therapy, dialysis, post-amputation, and post-trauma care. For seniors with diabetes, staff can help with blood sugar monitoring, though not with insulin injections, and incontinent residents need to manage their own incontinence care. Staff can help with transfers, like moving from bed to wheelchair, for non-ambulatory residents who need standby assistance. Residents must be at least 55 years old. Transportation is offered for errands and appointments. There's grocery shopping help, and staff support with daily tasks. Residents can join social events and outings for an active lifestyle, and there's always something going on if people want to join in or just relax.
Pricing has separate structures for levels of care, with community fees, respite and buy-in fees, and extra charges based on the type and amount of care needed, including options for a second person. Payment can be private pay, social security, private insurance, or veteran's benefits. The facility is known for its brightness, super clean appearance, and well-equipped facilities. It's less than 25 miles from Times Square and within a mile of a local park, so families have easy access to visit and there's a focus on comfort, health, and maintaining daily routines for residents as their needs change.
