CareOne, the leading integrated health network with more than 60 locations across five states, is proud to announce that 17 of its locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as some of the top  skilled nursing facilities nationwide on their Best Nursing Homes of 2025 list. The following CareOne locations made this year’s list: 

• CareOne at Wilmington 

• CareOne at Cresskill 

• CareOne at East Brunswick 

• CareOne at Evesham 

• CareOne at Moorestown 

• CareOne at Ridgewood Avenue 

• CareOne at Somerset Valley 

• CareOne at Teaneck 

• CareOne at Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility 

• River Glen Health Care Center 

• CareOne at Weymouth 

• CareOne at Millbury 

• CareOne at Wellington 

• CareOne at Oradell 

• CareOne at Valley 

• CareOne at Livingston 

• Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Greater Pittsburgh 

This recognition honoring the top skilled nursing facilities further highlights CareOne maintaining the highest standards of care for the aging population. 

“I am proud that 17 of our facilities have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as some of the best in the nation for 2025,” says CareOne Senior Vice President, Anne Marie Gauntlett. “We remain committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and look forward to continuing to raise the bar for skilled nursing facilities across the country.”

CareOne attributes this achievement to its holistic, patient-centered approach to care. By placing the patient at the center of everything they do, CareOne is able to meet the unique needs of every patient. Beyond clinical care, the integrated health network places a strong emphasis on creating a warm and welcoming environment that promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 

Trusted by millions of families, U.S. News and World Report uses a detailed evaluation process to rank the top skilled nursing facilities. This rigorous assessment examines short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, focusing on overall performance, staffing levels, quality measures, medical outcomes, and health inspections. The methodology ensures an impartial and detailed review, offering families reliable guidance in choosing quality care for their loved ones.  

To learn more about CareOne’s skilled nursing facilities, find a location near you, schedule a tour, or speak with someone today via our chat feature or by calling 855-277-8550. 

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Kerianne has provided CareOne written consent to share this story.

Managing post-hospital rehabilitation and memory care needs at the same time is no easy feat—but with a personalized approach and compassionate care team, patients can experience remarkable results. 

When buying her house, Kerianne did so with the intention to care for her aging parents at home. She renovated a suite in her house, preparing to welcome them whenever the time would come. Years later, when her mother fell ill, her parents moved in with Kerianne and her family. 

But when Kerianne’s parents moved in, she saw something she didn’t expect: Her father started showing signs of dementia. The signs she saw were not noticeable from her interactions with him when he lived outside of her home.  

Kerianne’s father was known for his intellect and ambition, having reinvented his career throughout his life. He was celebrated for his ability to finish the Wall Street Journal crossword in 30 minutes. But little by little, his abilities started slipping — and as Kerianne’s mother’s condition was getting worse, her father’s dementia was progressing. "Dementia progresses like tiny paper cuts all the time — it’s almost too late when you realize there’s a problem," she said.

“Dementia progresses like tiny little paper cuts all the time — it’s almost too late when you realize there’s a problem.”

Sadly, Kerianne’s mother passed, which also marked a point in time when her father’s condition progressed beyond a manageable level. As with many people with dementia, Kerianne’s father was often confused and started to behave in ways that are typical for those with progressing dementia. During the day, Kerianne placed him in a daily care program. When he would come home in the evening, he would wander, requiring Kerianne to follow him closely to keep him safe. Eventually, Kerianne’s father fell and fractured his hip, requiring emergency surgery and a stay in hospital. 

While the hospital took care of his immediate treatment, Kerianne knew she needed to plan for his post-hospital rehabilitation — one that could support her father’s recovery from injury but also provide comprehensive dementia care. Having worked in a skilled nursing facility in the past, Kerianne was concerned that her father would need an extra layer of care to better support his healing due to his dementia. She was looking for a place that would provide around-the-clock rehabilitative support as well as specialized memory care. 

Finding the Right Level of Care 

While the hip fracture was the primary factor in Kerianne’s decision to transition him to a care facility, there were other life factors at play. As her father’s sole caregiver, Kerianne was finding it increasingly difficult to provide the level of support he needed as his dementia progressed. While Kerianne was navigating these changes, another family member of hers had fallen ill and she was also caring for her teenage children. As part of the sandwich generation, Kerianne found herself in a difficult position that is all too common: She was experiencing burnout from taking care of her aging parents, while also looking after and providing for children who have their own socio-emotional needs. 

This is when Kerianne decided to contact Alyson Mulryne, Senior Administrator at Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson. Harmony Village is a specialized memory care community that provides 24/7 care for individuals with dementia. Alyson worked with Kerianne to put special arrangements in place, such as occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and on-site nursing staff specializing in dementia, to ensure the right level of care for Kerianne’s father. 

Providing Individualized Care  

When Kerianne’s father first arrived at Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson, he was unable to walk and required significant support. Fortunately Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson has an in-house therapy team that includes both OT and PT. Alyson worked closely with Kerianne to ensure the right support was in place for his healing. When Kerianne wasn’t visiting her father, she would be on the phone with his care team to check on his progress. Starting with almost daily check-ins, which eventually progressed to weekly, Kerianne was involved in every decision for her father’s post-hospital rehabilitation and memory care. “Our frequent communication helped us build trust with Kerianne and her family and we believe it helped her know that we were all in," said Alyson.

"Today, a visit to her father is simply a visit where Kerianne and her father can enjoy themselves."

At Harmony Village, residents live in distinct neighborhoods based on their degree of memory loss, from mild to moderate and then severe. This layout improves social interaction and engagement in suitable activities, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and improving overall care outcomes.  In this case, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson was able to use the neighborhood system in reverse order to aid his recovery.  

Due to his injury, Kerianne’s father started in the neighborhood with the highest care needs. As his physical condition improved, Kerianne’s father was eventually able to move out of the severe neighborhood to the moderate, and now, based on his progress, he is living with others who have mild cognitive impairment. Hip fractures, particularly in individuals with dementia, can often be debilitating, but in this case, his care team helped him get back on his feet. According to Harmony Village at CareOne's Jackson's Physical Therapist, Kyle Negron, "He came to us in a wheelchair, and we helped him rehabilitate to the point where he could walk up to 500 feet without assistance or a device."

"We now have to remind him to sit down and take rests!"

Kerianne’s father’s success story serves as a powerful reminder for those assessing their senior care options: Individualized, personalized care can help people reach their full recovery potential and significantly improve their overall quality of life. Harmony Village designs care plans tailored to the cognitive and physical needs of each resident. This approach extends beyond treating the individual, care teams at Harmony Village provide support for the entire family. Family plays a particularly crucial role in memory care as family members often have to be the advocate and voice for their loved one with dementia. Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson's Dementia Care Specialist, Casey Gordon stresses the importance of family support:

“You have to support the family along with the resident, because they are the ones placing their trust in us.”

Harmony Village at Jackson helped lift Kerianne's burden of caregiving. Now, Kerianne is often seen visiting the community, dancing and singing with her father. “I am so grateful to the care team at Harmony Village," she said. "They have helped improve not only my father’s quality of life, but also mine and my family’s. It is a relief to know that he is thriving when we’re not there, and it’s a treat seeing him so happy at all our visits. "

"We breathe easier knowing that he is well cared for every day.”

For more information about Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson, contact us or schedule a tour.  

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When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the person closest to them often takes on greater responsibilities. They step into a new role as a caregiver. As the disease progresses, those with dementia lose the ability to perform activities of daily living. They also may engage in behaviors that put themselves or others at risk. As a result, their spouses, children and friends can feel overwhelmed by the physical and emotional needs of their loved one with dementia. At CareOne, our priority is to relieve caregivers of the more challenging aspects of their role. We want caregivers to bring their best selves in their relationship with their loved ones.

People affected by memory loss conditions can find hope and purpose even through the progression of the condition and new challenges in their relationship. One of our star caregivers, Donna, shared her experience working with our staff to deliver personalized care to her husband at CareOne Harmony Village.

Donna’s Story

Donna spent most of her life as an educator, pursuing several degrees while working to enrich the lives of others. She began searching for a life partner on eHarmony. One day, when she had called the platform to cancel her membership, she received a call from her future husband Karl (pseudonym), asking to meet. Donna was instantly captivated by his athleticism and love for music. Soon after, she and Karl had chosen their wedding song and were married at the ages of 61 and 70, respectively.

The CareOne/Caregiver Relationship

CareOne Dementia Care Specialist, Emily Baratta, has worked with Donna and Karl over the past year. She counsels Donna on how to be a supportive and patient partner as Karl loses cognitive functioning and ability to complete activities of daily living. Using Teepa Snow's positive care approach, Emily develops care plans based on Karl’s personal background and specific needs. While Karl has significant memory loss and is unable to hold conversations, he and Donna are equipped with the resources that allow him to live a meaningful and purposeful life.

Here’s how Emily works with Donna to understand Karl’s needs through the progression of his dementia:

Processing Personality Changes

Due to dramatic changes occurring in the brain of a person with dementia, many parts of their personality can change while other existing traits may intensify.

Sometimes, these changes are rapid. Karl always had a rigid, stubborn side, liking things done exactly the way he wanted. Donna noticed his cognitive decline as he became increasingly irritable. She also observed aggressive episodes that were out of character for him. This shift was exacerbated by the pressures of lockdown restrictions during the pandemic. At the time, Donna felt very confused with little answers as to what these changes would mean for Karl moving forward.

After consulting medical professionals, Donna was connected with CareOne to provide 24/7 management of Karl’s aggressive and challenging behaviors. As these behaviors can be the most concerning symptoms of dementia, it’s important that caregivers feel safe knowing that their loved one is being watched with a close eye. The team also works to help caregivers understand the triggers of these behaviors and provide strategies to mitigate them.

Navigating a New Relationship Dynamic

Another stark change for caregivers is the shift in the relationship dynamic. The caregiver and their loved one go from equals taking care of one another to resembling more of a parent-child relationship. As the disease progresses, people with dementia often lose the ability to complete tasks like eating, dressing, medication and hygiene management. Many may experience greater mobility issues and general confusion that prohibits them from taking care of themselves.

Even with significant memory loss, Karl recognizes that Donna is his partner. He desires her care and undivided attention. Karl has needs that he could once execute or communicate on his own but no longer can. This shift adds a level of complexity for caregivers like Donna as they can feel overwhelmed by the ongoing physical and emotional responsibilities of caring for someone with memory impairments.

Together, Donna and Emily consistently touch base to share information about Karl’s current and past behavioral patterns. Consistent dialogue between Harmony Village’s dementia care specialists and caregivers is important to better understand the more complex emotional needs of dementia residents and how CareOne staff can best meet them in their living environment. Emily teaches caregivers like Donna to practice patience and clear communication during their visits.

Teaching New (and Old) Ways of Communicating

Even as dementia progresses, many aspects of a person’s psyche and personality remain the same. Karl always loved music and used to sing in bands in his younger days. From the beginning of Donna and Karl’s relationship, music was central to how they connected with one another.

Despite Karl’s limited communication skills, singing still comes naturally for him. While he can't spin Donna and dance like he used to, he is able to communicate his needs through music. As a central part of Karl’s care, Emily and the Harmony Village team use music to guide him. This includes supporting his daily routine and facilitating musical activities during Donna’s visits.

It’s also not uncommon that multilingual people will revert to their native language as their disease progresses. Karl was born in Germany and lived there through most of his young adult life. To look for new ways to connect with Karl, Donna began taking German classes four years ago. This development has significantly enhanced their relationship and helps Donna prepare for the possibility of Karl forgetting English. Karl lights up when Donna speaks to him in German during their visits; it has brought them closer together.

Employing various best-in-practice behavioral approaches, CareOne identifies ways to help caregivers reconnect with their loved ones. Currently, Donna and Emily are organizing a vow renewal onsite for Donna and Karl with German incorporated into their ceremony.

Memory care specialists foster environments that are conducive to the evolving needs of those with memory care needs, while helping caregivers reconnect with their loved ones and bringing them closer together.

Find a CareOne Harmony Village facility near you for more information about our memory care services.

About Harmony Village

Harmony Village is CareOne’s assisted living community expertly designed for residents with memory impairments. The team provides specialized care to help individuals living with memory impairments maintain the highest possible quality of life. The caregiver plays a key role in Harmony Village’s work as dementia specialists and staff partner with them to gain knowledge of their loved one’s background and personality which informs their approach to care.

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The secret to the success of CareOne’s Harmony Village memory care program is the close collaboration between specialists, nurses, and staff to deliver next-level care to its residents. CareOne’s team works tirelessly to cultivate a strong understanding of their personal background in addition to their unique abilities and behaviors. From there, the team develops highly personalized care plans.

Harmony Village at Hanover Township is a vibrant CareOne community dedicated to creating a comfortable and stimulating environment for their residents living with memory impairments.

Hear from our excited new team members about what they find the most rewarding in caring for residents at Hanover:

A Community Catered to Residents’ Needs

Harmony Village assisted living communities have a unique model where each neighborhood serves residents based on the progression of their condition (mild, moderate, or advanced). This model allows for highly trained staff members to hone in on the specific needs of each resident and organize programming based on their distinct abilities and disease progression.

“What makes the dementia specialist’s role so special is that our sole job is to build a deep connection and understanding of the residents, identify their specific needs are and help manage their behaviors. The dementia specialists then share that information on to the frontline staff whouse dementia care techniques to help residents manage their days.. This makes CareOne unique – it’s a team effort,” says Hanover’s new Memory Care Specialist Ulysses Biscaia.

Ulysses has more than 10 years of experience working with seniors with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory impairments with a specialization in sub-acute rehab and long-term care. Grounded in the training from CareOne’s Director of Dementia Program Development Joan DiPaola and informed by the expertise of world-class Dementia Specialist Teepa Snow, Harmony Village staff and dementia specialists work 24/7 to aid and encourage residents in their communities. Put simply, this means carefully and compassionately observing resident patterns of behavior, trigger points and emotional responses to best understand their condition. Centered around these principles, the dementia specialist’s job is to make sure this expertise and personal knowledge informs each resident’s care.

Partnership in Care

From the community tour through admissions, CareOne supports caregivers throughout the process, working closely with them to understand residents’ needs and behaviors. At Hanover, we want caregivers to stay engaged and work closely with us in designing the best program for their loved one. Our new Building Administrator, Robert Fiorese, has worked for more than 20 years in senior living:

“Often times when families come to us, they’re in a crisis mode. They need help and they don’t know how to care for this person. This is their mom, their dad, or their loved one and they just don’t have the full knowledge of how to deal with them in their condition and have a lot of questions.”

Robert feels the most joy in being an empathetic ally to caregivers and getting their loved ones the care they need. This is especially true when caregivers feel apprehensive to put their loved ones in an assisted living community.

“We assure [caregivers] that this isn’t the final stage. They’re not dropping off your loved one – we’re here to help you reconnect and give them the safest level of independence possible,” he adds.

Activities & Engagement

Outside of aiding residents with daily living tasks such as hygiene, getting proper nutrition, and medication management, the Hanover team fosters a fun and interactive environment through thoughtful activity programming matched to residents’ cognitive abilities. Olivia Cozewith, the new director of sales and marketing, has a background as an activities director.

Group programming can range from playing games and socializing at the ice cream parlor to spring events on the outdoor patio as well as individual activities. At CareOne, we help residents connect with their previous interests through these activities.

“If we have a woman who used to knit lap blankets for hospice patients, we’ll introduce her to another resident who also used to knit. By bringing them together for activities, they form a friendship — if it’s a new friendship every day, that’s totally fine,” says Olivia.

Our staff builds strong relationships with residents and their families and are dedicated to developing creative programming to promote mental and emotional well-being. We also deliver around-the-clock care to help residents achieve the highest quality of life possible while relieving caregivers of their most challenging responsibilities. CareOne delivers this support so that caregivers can return to their role as a daughter, son, spouse, sister, or brother and get quality time back with their loved one.

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Over the course of the last year, CareOne’s New Jersey facilities have significantly reduced the use of agency nurses and nursing assistants. As of May 2023, CareOne is 95% out of agency across the state, providing care through our own talented team of healthcare professionals. This incredible achievement is unparalleled in the industry and showcases CareOne’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, rewarding, and investing in our staff.

Achieving this significant reduction is particularly noteworthy given the ongoing staffing challenges faced by the industry amid a talent shortage. According to a study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nearly 100,000 registered nurses left the workforce in the wake of the pandemic. Many skilled nursing and assisted living facilities have been forced to rely on temporary staff from nursing agencies as a result. Because we believe strong resident-staff relationships are a critical component of quality care, CareOne made a commitment to reducing our reliance on temporary staff.

he journey towards this milestone started with a comprehensive review of CareOne’s recruitment and hiring processes. By focusing on attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, the organization was able to significantly reduce its reliance on agency staffing. Our proactive approach to talent management has enabled CareOne to foster a supportive and collaborative work environment that values employees.

CareOne’s investment in its staff goes beyond competitive salaries and benefits packages. The organization has implemented ongoing training and development programs, equipping nursing staff with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide exceptional care to patients and residents. This focus on employee growth and satisfaction has contributed significantly to the organization’s ability to reduce its reliance on agency nurses and nursing assistants.

CareOne’s commitment to its staff has also had a positive impact on the quality of care provided to patients and residents. By investing in its workforce, CareOne has been able to maintain a consistent team of nursing professionals, leading to improved continuity of care and better patient outcomes.

“Staffing our facilities with our own dedicated nursing staff is a top priority,” said Daniel Straus, CEO and Chairman at CareOne. “We believe the strong bonds that form between our employees and residents are fundamental to the CareOne experience, where we strive to treat your family like our own. This milestone is indicative of our commitment to our staff and to our residents.”

CareOne stands as a paradigm for other healthcare organizations seeking to achieve similar results.

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[caption id="attachment_8640" align="alignleft" width="480"] Chefs at CareOne Wellington prepared salad lunches for students and staff at last month’s Feed the Hungry fundraiser on Eastwick College’s Hackensack campus.[/caption]

Nurturing a talent pipeline of healthcare professionals across New Jersey is a big part of ensuring we’re hiring the smart and compassionate people who make CareOne great. To build relationships with new talent, it’s important that we develop ties to the community and find creative, hands-on ways to give back. Senior Administrator at CareOne, Charlotte Sodora, organized a new partnership to introduce the CareOne team to Eastwick College students by collaborating with them on a community service project.

Eastwick College’s campuses and Feed the Hungry have worked together for nine years raising money to fight food insecurity, and last year raised $55,000 for 11 food banks. This year, CareOne’s formally trained chefs are partnering with the initiative to prepare and sell lunches on Eastwick campuses. At CareOne we pride ourselves on curating restaurant quality meals using locally sourced ingredients through our Signature Dining Program and we are donating food and labor with all proceeds going directly to Feed the Hungry. Additionally, Eastwick College owner and President Tom Eastwick will match the profits dollar-for-dollar.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for us to make an introduction to the dedicated students at Eastwick, while also participating in a wonderful community effort to help local food banks. Our residents greatly benefit from enthusiastic new faces in our facilities,” said Sodora. “I’ve been working at CareOne for 28 years and have always been so impressed with the talent and work ethic of our younger employees. I love to see the fresh energy that they bring to the building. They not only help us function better, their passion and care for our residents can be felt throughout our buildings.”

CareOne will be serving meals on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2023) on Eastwick College’s Ramsey campus. As part of this relationship, CareOne will also be named a founding partner with Eastwick College.

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WHIPPANY, NJ – CareOne, the leading regional integrated healthcare network in New Jersey, is happy to announce the opening of another world-class Harmony Village memory care assisted living location in Hanover Township, serving the Morris County area.

Harmony Village at Hanover Township, located at 101 Whippany Road in Whippany, is a multi-floor assisted living complex devoted specifically to helping residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other memory disorders. This location, seated on the same campus as CareOne at Hanover’s rehabilitation and long-term care facilities, is a recently-renovated historic mansion. The site has deep ties to the local community.

At all Harmony Village locations, residents receive cognitive assessments – individuals with similar levels of memory and cognitive ability live nearby one another in “neighborhoods” served by dedicated staff members. This model is designed to provide the highest quality of individualized care, administered by our specially-trained staff. Using this neighborhood model, CareOne is able to meet residents where they are cognitively and run engaging programming that fosters social connections and purposeful living.

The Harmony Village at Hanover Township facility features a vast array of amenities to provide residents a comfortable, joyous, healthy, and meaningful experience. Each apartment is brightly lit and equipped with modern, mobility-friendly furnishings. Residents can enjoy two serene outdoor courtyards, a movie theater, an ice cream parlor, a beauty salon, and a wellness center. The varied dining locations, featuring farm-to-table cuisine with whole-person health in mind, include a bistro, two dining rooms, and an additional private family dining room.

This location is convenient to multiple area hospitals, including Atlantic Health System – CareOne is proud to be a preferred provider for Atlantic Health System’s network of skilled nursing facilities. Also nearby are great community attractions including the Whippany Railway Museum, the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, and the Patriots’ Path wilderness trail.

Each location under the Harmony Village banner gives residents with memory and cognitive impairments the highest standard of assisted living, backed by CareOne’s long history of compassionate and innovative care. Harmony Village residents receive help from certified dementia specialists on-staff, 24-hour care from care partners, the ability to participate in specially-crafted activities and programming, and treatment with CareOne’s state-of-the-art medical technology.

One of CareOne’s missions has always been to support those under our care holistically to offer them the best possible quality of life. The expert services provided at Harmony Village at Hanover Township are essential for those with memory and cognitive impairments to achieve the highest level of independence.

About CareOne

For more than 45 years, and with over 50 locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, CareOne has grown to keep up with the demand for high-quality care in a number of expanding services. This includes the launch of the Harmony Program, one of the first programs dedicated to helping the memory impaired. From CEO Daniel Straus’ vision to establish a high standard of excellence in healthcare, CareOne has derived a continuum of integrated services that includes post-acute care and rehabilitation, assisted living, long-term care, long-term acute care, and a variety of clinical specialty programs that continue to evolve to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

The CareOne promise is to never stop innovating for you and your loved ones, because everything we do is dedicated to the continuing care of people at every stage of life.

Interested parties can engage with CareOne on social media by following @CareOneCares on Twitter, @careonecares on Instagram, and CareOne on Facebook and LinkedIn.

To inquire further about Harmony Village at Hanover Township or for more information on CareOne’s continuing excellence in integrated healthcare, contact us today. 

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No one embodies this principle more than CareOne’s own Lisa Rhoads. For the past 25 years – half her life – Lisa has been a valuable part of the exceptional service CareOne provides, bringing joy, engagement, and holistic health to our residents. She’s risen to become a highly effective leader in CareOne Assisted Living, and we’re honored to say Lisa has now been promoted to our VP of Operations for New Jersey.

The story of Lisa’s career started in Vermont, where, as a psychology student, she got a job as a recreation assistant at an assisted living facility. Lisa says that she had never considered working with seniors before this, but that she’d always been a people person – and she found that not only was the job rewarding, she was good at it. Even in this first job in the assisted living field, Lisa went above and beyond, contacting community stakeholders like the local theater and library and utilizing their programming to enrich the lives of the older people in her care.

Lisa moved to New Jersey and sought a job in the same field, and her talent, enthusiasm, and innovative ideas caught the attention of CareOne at The Cupola. Starting in a recreation assistant position, she learned a great deal on the job and was soon exceptionally skilled in senior care.

She earned many promotions over time – her time, effort, heart, and soul invested in CareOne were recognized with CareOne’s investment in her. Eventually being promoted to CareOne at The Cupola’s Director of Recreation, with CareOne’s support, she took graduate classes while still working full-time and earned a master’s degree in public health. After completing her masters, Lisa finished her AIT program earning her Nursing Home Administrator License.

Now, two and a half entire decades after she started with us, Lisa has finally made it to an executive position within CareOne. During that time, she’s mentored many other employees on their own career journeys, giving back by preparing a new generation for future leadership – which is one more reason we’re eternally grateful for her.

Lisa’s whole career has been a great example of CareOne’s commitment to recruiting the absolute best talent in the health and wellness fields and doing all we can to help them grow to their full potential as professionals. Thank you for everything, Lisa, and our hearty congratulations: We’re so excited to have your skill, empathy, and leadership as you start your new position.

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There are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number could rise to almost 13 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

That need can be acutely felt by the 11 million Americans who provide unpaid care for those individuals, many of whom are grandparents, mothers, fathers and siblings. For many, finding the right place to care for a loved one is difficult.

To help, Kaitlyn Koch, administrator of Harmony Village at CareOne Hanover Township, recently spoke with NJ Advance Media about what to look for in a memory care facility, such as CareOne’s Harmony Village, which will open a new 84-room location in Hanover in 2022 and is part of a larger expansion plan by the company.

Q: What should families consider first when selecting a memory care facility?
A: I always tell families that they need to trust their gut. They need to walk into the building and feel comfortable when they’re visiting, and they need to feel safe and secure and have confidence in the staff to care for their the loved one the same way they would care for them. We’re almost like a luxury hotel. Every resident has his or her own suite, bathroom and kitchenette. There are common spaces throughout, a dining room, a movie theater, a mini gym, garden areas, a bistro that is open 24/7, and we’ll also have an ice cream parlor and a full-service salon.

Q: What on-site services will be at Harmony Village at CareOne Hanover Township?
A: Each Harmony Village community is staffed with a dementia specialist — an individual who is highly trained in memory care and works to educate staff and develop a customized plan of care that is specific to each resident. We’re also proud to offer in-house physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and we have a full team of dementia care specialists working with patients and their families. In addition, our director of nursing has relationships with many local specialists, such as cardiologists and psychologists. At CareOne Harmony Village in Hanover, families will have a place that is safe and secure for their loved ones, where they will have the resources and care they need.

Q: How does Harmony Village evaluate patients before they move in?
A: A comprehensive assessment is done before residents move in. Our dementia specialist and director of nursing meet with the family and resident to learn more about the resident’s past, what they like, their interests and goals moving forward, and how we can provide consistent, patient-centered care. It is so important, especially in a dementia assisted living community, that we focus on the resident’s past and their goals so the residents can live their best life. Additionally, residents live in different neighborhoods based on their cognitive ability.

Q: What recreational activities are available to residents?
A: We have a full calendar of activities planned for residents. There are daily exercise groups, cooking demonstrations, baking clubs, outings and we have different performers from the community come in. Whatever residents or their families want to see in place for them, we can make that happen. Additionally, families take a very active role here, visiting loved ones regularly and participating in activities, including some of our trips. It’s our goal to have families as active as possible. We want residents to be engaged and enjoy a purposeful, meaningful life. We want them to feel like they have a reason to be in the community.

For more information on Harmony Village at Hanover Township, call Ann Foley, director of sales and marketing, at 201-370-4592.

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