Brandywine Living at Toms River

Diane Delaney

Very nice people who work there. She made my ordering flowers easy!

John Hoffman

My mom is very happy since she has been living at Brandywine Assisted Living in Toms River for the past three months. After looking at nine assisted living facilities within Ocean and Monmouth counties, we feel confident we chose the right one! The staff, the food, and the variety of activities have all been great and given my mom a new lease on life, unlike the previous year with her living in her home alone with minimal social interaction. My family and I have all seen an improvement in her outlook on life. On numerous occasions when we call, her tone is wonderful and she will frequently say “ I am busy right now, can I call you back a little bit later”. She constantly raves about the quality of the meals, staff and spends very little time in her room watching TV. We can now confidently continue to move on with our lives knowing that she is well taken care of!

Jim S

In May of 2017 after learning of our mother’s illness, our family was faced with the need to find a home for our mother. Finding a place for mom was important because we (the family) could not be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and give mom the care and therapy required as she navigated her illness. Rather than take on this responsibility, we chose to seek a residence that could and would be home for mom and support mom through visits. We visited many assisted living facilities within Ocean County. In July we settled on Brandywine Senior Assisted Living in Toms River. Mom acclimated quickly as the staff at Brandywine takes time and care to ensure all residents are included and familiar with the programs that are available to them - not just on day one, but throughout the residents stay. The building is clean and kept up to date. Walking through the front door anytime of day always resulted with a smile and a ‘Welcome’ from the staff at the front desk. On ordinary days, the building is quiet with just the daily activities of exercise, arts and crafts and games, but when it comes time to party the staff and residents pull out all of the stops! 😊 The dining room serves three meals a day and all of them very good. It was not uncommon to visit and grab a meal. Becoming acquainted with other residents is a pleasant byproduct of the environment at Brandywine. The dining room staff knows every resident by name and personally cater to their individual needs. The nursing staff (wellness center) goes above and beyond to ensure each resident receives what they need, listens to each resident for new needs, or to address new developments. Communication to the family / care-taker is timely and proper – and in plain language to help the caregiver understand what is needed. Having been caregivers for elderly parents, safety, meals and medical are the most important factors that puts our minds at ease – and Brandywine excels in these areas. In addition to the three areas noted above, and no less important, the daily staff that provide support (facility, cleaning, care, operations, finance, repair, etc) often times go unnoticed. Having been at Brandywine since July of 2017, I can attest to the dedication, care, friendliness and longevity of the staff at Brandywine. The management team creates a very good environment for staff to be happy and thrive, and it is very apparent each time I walked through the door. Over the time mom was at Brandywine, meeting with, or impromptu conversations were always very easy and welcomed with every staff member and management. Eventually mom required transitioning from an assisted living room to Reflections (the memory care area) where additional care is provided around the clock. The transition was seamless, the care excellent. Mom was with Brandywine for two and a half years; we could not have chosen a better place.

P K

I recently sent this to Lisa DeCicco, the executive Director of Brandywine at Toms River. My father has been a resident for 3 years. I have been meaning to send this for weeks, and am so happy to be finally telling you about my observations over the past few months. First I would like to commend your staff...all of them without exception have gone above and beyond to make my Dad's life a little happier and more comfortable. Thanks to Helen who cares for my Dad physically, emotionally and spiritually. Especially, I would like to mention Maria, the nurse who is assigned to him; every nurse knows him and they express their caring and concern for him and me calling me when I need to know something. Sean on 3 to 11 has been especially attentive. I am so grateful for their loving care. Thanks to Albina and Chrissy in the dining room, and all the other dining staff who make his dining experience a positive one. Thanks to the aides who make sure he gets to the dining room. Thanks to Joey, Kaitlin and Emily at the front desk, who have responded to my many calls with caring patience and always provide the information I ask for and assure me that my Day is okay. The women who clean his room and do his laundry also deserve kudos, as do all the staff that keep the entire facility clean, cozy and odor free. The positive change since you have become the Director is evident. Thanks also to Michelle Chamberlain, Director of Wellness, who has "talked me off a ledge" more than once and who oversees all of the care provided to the residents. I am so happy with Dad's care...and he is too! Especially I would like to acknowledge Carlos, who from the first day has become my father's champion and who ensures the care he receives is excellent.He has been so kind and generous to my Dad and my family. It is he I would like to nominate for employee of the month. With sincere thanks, Pat K