Jewish Home Assisted Living, known as Kaplen Family Senior Residence, sits on five and a half landscaped acres at 685 Westwood Avenue, River Vale, NJ. The community has 107 units and offers a mix of private, studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private accommodations, all with features like private baths, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes. There's always staff and nurses on duty, with 24-hour nursing supervision and emergency call systems in place. Residents get support for daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, and transfers from bed to wheelchair, plus laundry, housekeeping, and personal shopping services.
Jewish Home Assisted Living supports insulin management for diabetics, has Glatt Kosher dining supervised by the Rabbinical Council of Bergen County, and offers allergy-friendly and diabetic meal options in a country-club style dining space. There are both Jewish and non-Jewish worship services, with regular Shabbat dinners and full observance of Jewish holidays, but the community welcomes seniors of all backgrounds.
The facility includes a memory care unit called Memory Lane for residents with dementia or memory issues, and it's secured for safety. It also has assisted living, respite care, and hospice care, as well as physical, occupational, speech, and restorative therapy for those needing extra help to stay active or recover from illness or injury. Social workers, full-time nurses, and well-trained caregivers help tailor care to match high, medium, or low needs.
Residents can enjoy outdoor amenities like a gazebo, putting green, and walking paths, along with indoor spaces such as a library, fitness room, spa, and a garden. There's a full calendar of activities-like wellness classes, arts and music programs, lectures, movie nights, and religious observances-plus special programs like the state-of-the-art PA FM listening system for those with hearing loss and satellite classes through the Manhattan 92nd Street Y. Move-in coordination, concierge, transportation, and parking add to daily convenience, and the staff considers all pets.
Fees include a community fee, respite fee, buy-in fee, and charges based on each resident's care needs. Jewish Home Assisted Living stands out for its respectful approach rooted in Jewish traditions, focus on dignity, privacy, and independence, and its Advanced Standing recognition from New Jersey's Department of Health and Senior Services for quality and consistency. The atmosphere aims to be home-like, with support for residents of any race, faith, or background, and there's always a focus on helping each person maintain their independence while providing the care they need.
