The Allendale Community for Senior Living is located at 85 Harreton Road. For more information, call (201) 825-0660 or visit www.allendalecommunity.com.
successful rehab program. “Kessler offers a lot of modality that a lot of other places wouldn’t have,” Dr. Giancarlo said. “They’re orthopedic specialists, and they study and know a lot about neurological diseases. They specialize in pain management, injuries, burns and strokes so they’re really good at what they do.” Allendale is a place where people genuinely have fun. By no means is it institutional looking. Rather, it has a ton of personality. With the help of a great staff, Allendale has become a tremendous environment for Bergen County seniors to receive the best possible care. From a personal standpoint, Allendale’s success has given Dr. Giancarlo a great deal of satisfaction. Patients will go home, but while at Allendale, they will have the best experience possible. “The biggest reward is that we have a lot of satisfied customers, and there are a lot of people who like to call this place home,” Dr. Giancarlo said. Allendale has a rich history that dates back nearly 50 years, and the strong traditions live on with the help of a great staff. Dr. Giancarlo has put together a staff that is both knowledgeable and compassionate. His facility is a terrific place to work and families always tell him how great they are. “We have a happy staff,” Dr. Giancarlo said. “We have some people here who have been here for 40 years. We work well together as a team, and we’ve adjusted very well with all the changes we’ve been through.” According to Dr. Giancarlo, the facility is one of the least expensive places in Bergen County.
Everything from activity fees to meals is included in the all-inclusive price. Additionally, the facility also includes waterfalls, a lounge, a movie theater, a game room, a card room, a library, an Internet cafe, a recreation room, a beauty parlor, a diner and miniature golf. This rate and the many amenities allow for the residents to benefit from the idea of having a continuum of care. For instance, if a patient needs rehab, a nursing home, or something else, everything is under one roof. “My father was one of the first people to come up with the concept of continuum of care—that’s a big phrase you’ll hear nowadays,” Dr. Giancarlo said. “Basically, it’s another fancy way of saying aging in place. Like with the day care, eventually you come into the assisted living and then as things progress, you have it all here.” Patients have called Allendale one of the best-kept secrets in Bergen County. As a familyrun operation that is smaller than many chains, Dr. Giancarlo and his staff have consistently provided top-notch care and the highest degree of compassion for the most important people at Allendale: the patients. “Being a doctor first, I had to take the Hippocratic Oath, so my first obligation is to the residents, always, and the families,” Dr. Giancarlo said. “We have an awesome product here. We have a really good health care facility. When you come here, you will get very good service. You will get treated very well and I really put us up there with one of the best facilities in the country.”
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