Here's just a few comments from our patients and their families:

Recently, I had the pleasure of being a sub acute patient at Norwood Terrace Nursing and Rehab Center. Please note I said 'pleasure.' My old school thought was "Don't ever put me into a nursing home." This was the furthest thing from my mind. Eventually, I did make a choice and it was for Norwood. I was welcomed by the friendly staff and began to realize this is not what I thought it would be. I felt secure and this was important to me. During my 12 day stay I found the RNs, LPNs, aides and administrative staff members very friendly and eager to help. My occupational and physical therapist would greet me each morning with a smile and saying "Are you ready? Let's go." To single out an individual would not pay justice to a long list of dedicated workers who work hard as a team. My sincere thanks and compliments to each and everyone who attended me and helped to get me started on an excellent road to recovery. 6/17/2009

"My association with the Center now owned by AristaCare, known as AristaCare at Norwood Terrace, goes back to the grand opening of the newly constructed building and Center know as The Robert Wood Johnson Health Care Center under the original ownership and management in 1985. They had done an impressive job and I did not know what to expect with the change in ownership and management. To my surprise and delight AristaCare under the leadership of Mr. Sidney Greenberger began the transformation with improvements and the redecoration of the living areas for the residents.

Insuring continuity of care by retention of existing personnel as much as possible in clinical departments, Mr. Greenberger has conceptualized and put in place an entirely new capability for post acute services with special attention to physical medicine and rehabilitation, cardiology, and wound care. There has been established a specialty advisory board in medicine and surgery for ongoing review and development of new services. The Directors of the special post acute programs are, respectively: Dr. Harish Bhatt, Dr. Henry Altszuler, and Dr. David Richmand.

Mr. Stephen Isaac, Administrator, has experienced a seamless transition in leadership at AristaCare at Norwood Terrace during this major period of change. AristaCare at Norwood Terrace is providing services second to none in this area."

~ Richard H.S., M.D.

"We would like to thank everybody for the good and loving care you gave to our mother. You made us realize that nursing homes are NOT all the same. You have a very special place, and everyone has been wonderful from administration down to housekeeping. Keep up the good work - we'll never forget you."

Sincerely,
~ Joe S., Vicky D., and Family

"I want you to know that during my stay at AristaCare at Norwood Terrace for sub acute rehab, I received the most wonderful and caring attention from ALL of the staff on that floor. They took such good care of me, and were most efficient in doing their work. I want to especially say that nurses Paulette, Rose, and Mimi were so kind and attentive to my needs. I also can't forget all the nurses' aides who were all so great, especially Joyce. I would not hesitate to recommend AristaCare at Norwood Terrace, and when the time comes for me to seek long term care, I only hope that there will be a place for me there."

Sincerely,
~ Lillian D.

"Dear Dr. Y.,

Just a brief not to let you know the progress Daddy has made as AristaCare at Norwood Terrace.

He is beyond expectations! Within 8 days of admission, they have him off diapers and able to toilet himself.

He is awake, alert, able to have a conversation. He is able to count his exercises at therapy. Best of all he is able to walk! He was walking with a walker 80 feet, 2 weeks ago. Today I saw him walk with the walker from therapy, onto the elevator up to his nurse for blood sugar check and to his room without having to sit. He is getting therapy with some wonderful people.

I cannot say enough about AristaCare at Norwood Terrace. All CNA's, nurses, EVERY single person there, even the person that cleans the rooms is so nice, caring and sensitive. If he needs any help, they provide it immediately and with a wonderful, caring attitude. I have witnesses him getting blood sugar checks, blood pressure checks, all meds and am totally convinced this is a quality care place.

Because of his excellent progress, they are planning discharge soon."

Sincerely,
~ Jean D.

"I am writing to express my appreciation for the wonderful care my mother, Jean R., received at AristaCare at Norwood Terrace throughout her recent stay there. On a visit to New Jersey from her home in Florida, my mother became ill and had to be hospitalized twice over a three week period. Because she was restricted to extended bed rest, my mother left the hospital very weak and barely able to walk. Her condition jeopardized our plans to relocate her permanently to an independent living community here in New Jersey.

Fortunately, we were able to place my mother at AristaCare at Norwood Terrace for a course of rehabilitation. The pleasant and positive surroundings lifted her spirits immediately. Thanks to the competence and professionalism of the entire staff, my mother's strength, mobility, and overall physical condition improved steadily. Everyone - administrators, doctors, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, aides, recreation, housekeepers, and food service workers – was highly competent and unfailingly pleasant. As a result of their dedication and skill, my mother's stay at AristaCare at Norwood Terrace was extremely effective in stabilizing her medical status and getting her back on her feet. She is now living happily on her own.

I know my mother shares my gratitude for the extraordinary care she received. We send our deepest thanks to you and to the entire AristaCare at Norwood staff."

~ Bob R.

"It seems that far too often we find time to criticize but find no time to praise, hence this letter.

My Uncle Joe has been a patient at your Center for five months. Whenever I visit him, I am always impressed with the kindness, dignity and respect that all of your staff show the patients. I know that their job is not an easy one and I would appreciate it if you would share my thoughts with them, that the fine care they give does not go unnoticed. A favorite quote of mine: There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness - Han Suyin.

When my husband and I left Uncle Joe this weekend, he commented that it feels okay to leave him and he is well taken care of.

My heartfelt gratitude."

~ Ellen S.