Merion Gardens Assisted Living in Carneys Point, NJ specializes in assisted-living services and is equipped to manage residents with moderate dementia. The community accepts individuals who wander, are prone to elopement, stay up all night, use oxygen, or require special diets. Adults under 60 are considered when their care needs align with the community’s capabilities. Diabetes management is supported whether residents use oral medications, routine injections, or sliding-scale insulin. Full assistance is available for bathing, dressing, and toileting, while staff provide partial help with eating. Mobility support ranges from standby supervision with a walker or wheelchair to one-person and two-person transfers.
The building is staffed by licensed nurses around the clock, with an RN or LPN always on site and direct-care staff working awake overnight shifts. Employees undergo background checks, and security measures include 24-hour monitored entrances, a fenced rear area, WanderGuard door systems, pull-cord alarms, and personal emergency response units. An activity director plans daily programs, and residents can see a visiting podiatrist or use the on-site therapy room without leaving the property.
Living spaces vary: some suites offer a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, cable access, and the option to paint or decorate, while others provide a more basic setup. Scheduled laundry services are included so residents don’t have to manage their own linens and clothing.
Dining follows a set menu, but the culinary team can adjust textures to mechanical-chopped or puréed and will honor physician-ordered diet modifications. Staff offer reminders or hands-on help with meals when needed, and snacks are kept available outside regular dining times.
Merion Gardens rounds out its services with resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, a wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, a library, and WanderGuard perimeter protection. Pets are welcomed within policy limits—it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
