Here's just a few comments from our patients:

Dear Mr. Neiman,
This letter comes with heartfelt thanks to you and your staff for facilitating my recuperation from a pelvic fracture. Special mention must be made to Dr. McKenna, a consummate professional. The entire staff, including Jenni Carlock, Junel Hutchinson, and all the very compassionate and attentive nurses, have my deepest appreciation and gratitude. The Physical Therapy was outstanding. Lula combined sensitivity with the goal of moving forward. In closing, Alameda employs some of the most gracious aides. I will never forget Otanie Smith who anticipated my every need. Sincerely yours, Joan Neimeira (mother of Dr. Neimeira). 9/12/2010

I must first thank you and your staff for helping me on our tour of AristaCare. In talking with you, you made my decision a little easier. After 43 yrs of being together, my husband Ed & I have never been separated, so this was very hard. But I truly believe, he will get the best help he can to come home and be able to live life once again as a strong, confident man. And for that I am truly thankful to you, God & your staff. So this is just a little thank you for your kindness...Once again, God Bless You. Fondly, Dawn Z.

Thank you to everyone who cared for my mother; the nursing staff were absolutely wonderful and caring. The nurses maintained my mother’s dignity until the end, kept her comfortable and truly cared for her. Also the social worker was very supportive and the overall experience was a pleasant one despite the circumstances. My mother always seemed at peace while she was there. Karen S.

"A world of thanks to you," while true, does not adequately express our deep appreciation and gratitude for the care and comfort your staff at Alameda Center provided to our father. Sometime ago, father told me that Alameda Center was his ‘home away from home.’ Coming from him it was a tribute, not only to your organization, but also to the dedication and efforts of Mr. Thakar, his family and the staff of the Indian Program. Please convey our heartfelt thanks to all of them. Over the years, the many of the staff at Alameda Center have become our extended family. We will always remember your kindness to our father. Once again with many thanks, Awind T. & family 10/7/2009

My grandmother has been a resident at your facility for the past several months. I just wanted to thank your staff for being so wonderful. I visited her yesterday and she was just in her glory after receiving what she described as the “best bath she ever had.” She really loves it there. It’s such a relief to know that she is well taken care of and has adjusted from being at home to being in a place where she has made many friends and has all her needs met 24/7. Thank you again. Sincerely, Mary E.

During the passing of my aunt, Ida Ruth Hayes Greene, your outpouring of love for her, and your support of me and my family meant so much to us. Special thanks to Virginia Basile, Junel Hutchinson, Margaret, Olivia, Francis, Addie, Petrolina, & Diane. AristaCare at Alameda Center has many caring and compassionate staff members. There are so many I cannot mention them all by name. I must say, however, that during the last night of Ida’s life, Francis was her nurse and he was very attentive to her needs. It is very clear that he is a most compassionate, caring person. Many thanks to all of you. Sincerely, Lillie P

"Thank you so much for the care and love you showered upon my mother, Margaret B. Your attentiveness and love towards her was very sincere and much appreciated. I will never forget each and every one of you. You will always be in my heart and prayers. I am looking forward to seeing you all on occasion, in the future. May God bless you all for serving in the simplest and most needed way. You truly treated Margaret as family."

~ Steve B.

"My name is Frank D., I want to take the opportunity to let you know that the residents of AristaCare at Alameda want to thank all of you for doing such a great job. Amy, since you came, there have been a lot of good changes in recreation; please don't forget I like to go shopping at least once a month! The entertainers have been great, keep them coming! Keep up the good work!"

~ Frank D.

"That was so nice of all of you. Thanks to all of you for making Mom's 3½ years so great. She really felt it was her home and you were so kind to her in her last, long weeks."

~ Paul & Diane B.

"I want to take some time to thank you, Mrs. Cohen and Dvora Cohen and the other owners for the beautifications going on in AristaCare at Alameda Center. Thank you for the new windows, the new air conditioner units; I won’t have cold air coming in this winter, and the new face of our building.

The recreation department is doing very good. The nurses aides and the dietary department deserves credit too! April and Lina, the social workers, are doing a good job.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Therapy Department for a good job. Each and everyone of you were very helpful and inspiring to me. A couple of weeks ago I was in physical therapy and I performed excellent! I want to thank all of you again. Special thanks to Michael, Ramaljeet and Tina.

I am sure everyone else appreciates all the changes going on too!"
~ Frank D.

"I’d like to take the time to share the experience that I had here at Alameda Center. It was when I got here that I had no hope in getting better. It wasn’t until I met the staff, they showed me that they care and also the director stated I would get better physically and emotionally. The staff here listened to me and worked with me to resolve the issues that I had in my process of recovery. The staff that worked with me directly are very special to me and I will never forget them. I truly believe that AristaCare at Alameda Center is just like one big happy family."
~ Sandy B.

"I am a speech language pathologist who has been working in long-term care facilities for the past five years. I have helped many patients regain the ability to chew and swallow their food and liquids without difficulty, however I have also been unable to help patients due to the limited number of therapy techniques that are currently available. That was until I met a patient name Francis B. ..." Read more>>
~ Melissa Birmingham, M.A. CCC-SLP 

"Since the passing of my father, Jaime R., on January 8, 2006, I have been meaning to come forward to express my gratitude. ..." Read more>>
~ Nalda R. 

"On behalf of our family, I am writing this letter to express personal words of gratitude for the professional care and comfort provided by your Center, Alameda in Perth Amboy, to my brother..." Read more>>
~ Patient's family member 

"Life was dull and boring in the last facility I came from. I am happy here from all points of view."
~ Swarnalatha A.

"I am happy here. I have made many friends. We play dominos and bingo together."
~ Joe K.

"I'm very excited. We have weekly entertainers that sing with us. I feel better and my life seems brighter."
~ Marina B.

"I left the Center to stay with my son for a week in NY. I not only called Alameda every day, but returned three days early."
~ Parsottand P.

"I love it at Alameda! The staff is so nice, the food is delicious and the games are fun."
~ Paul G.

"I like it here because I can go to my room when I want to watch TV. I love to play bingo and lots of other games. It's so special when my son and grandsons come and visit."
~ Helen B.