The Residence at St. Peter’s is a small, close-knit community for independent seniors who wish to live in a family like atmosphere. Located on the campus of St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge, NJ, the residence opened in 2013 and is home to 23 seniors. The Residence was developed and is managed by the nonprofit Building Communities, Inc, whose mission is to redevelop vacant properties for social good. While The Residence at St. Peter’s provides services similar to assisted living facilities, it is licensed as a Class C boarding house
About The Residence at St. Peter's
Our senior living community is warm and welcoming with its family dining room, community gathering spaces and homey décor. The non-denominational residence provides seniors with everything they need to live a full and active life at more affordable rates than other housing options. Residents can choose to spend their days exercising, strolling at nearby Van Saun County Park, volunteering at the local church or at the adjacent grammar school, curling up with one of the many books in our library, or simply enjoying the company of others on the sun porch or deck. The Residence also features a therapeutic garden where residents can plant new blooms or simply stop and smell the flowers.
While The Residence has 24 hour professional staff, we have worked to create a family and home-like community. With three home cooked meals provided daily, residents also have the opportunity to share their favorite meals together in our communal dining room. We gather regularly in the living room to watch movies or cheer on our favorite sports teams, and just like any other family home we enjoy playing cards, discussing current events and sharing stories.
What Makes Us Different
We are small and intimate: We are fun-loving and informal: We are extremely affordable.
Care & Compassion
Because of our intimate setting, and almost no staff turnover, we really get to know one another. We know in great detail what our residents like and need, and how to keep them happy and entertained. It’s a million little things, and we do them all.
Our Mission
Caring for the elderly and fragile among us is more of a privilege than a job. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of life for our residents at the lowest cost possible. That’s what we’ve been doing here for over a decade.
Affordability
Despite providing many of the same comforts and services as big box assisted living, we are one of the most affordable senior residences in Bergen County New Jersey. Come visit us and see how little you have to pay for a life worth living.
About the River Edge Community
The Residence at St. Peter’s is located in peaceful River Edge with its close proximity to beautiful parks, accessible transportation and nearby shopping. Adjacent to the residence is Van Saun Park, a 146-acre Bergen County park with walking trails and bike paths meandering through the grounds. Van Saun Park has a number of attractions including a carousel, the nationally accredited Bergen County Zoological Park as well as the famous train ride, and the historic Washington Spring Garden.
The borough has a number of bus lines running along River Edge’s main corridors that provide access to local banks, pharmacies, eateries and retail stores. River Edge also offers a free senior bus throughout the week to many of the town’s most popular spots. River Edge’s two train stations are located on the Pascack Valley Line providing easy access to Hoboken and New York City. Bergen County has five major shopping centers, including the state’s largest and closest in proximity- the Garden State Plaza.
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Meet Our Staff
Most of our team has been with us for 5 years or more, that’s an unusually small amount of turnover in our industry. That’s because every aspect of our jobs and our team interactions comes with a spirit of fun, and acceptance. The residents feel it; we feel it; the families feel it.
Come visit us, you’ll feel it too.
Contact Us Today!
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