Fritz Reuter Lifecare Retirement Community
Fritz Reuter Lifecare Retirement Community
3161 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Phone: (201) 867-3585

Wouldn't it be wonderful to find a place where you could live independently in your own lovely and secure apartment or private room, yet have convenient in-house services like elegant dining, hairdressing, laundry, housekeeping and banking?

Also, wouldn't it be delightful to have an arts and crafts center, library, chapel, solarium, greenhouse, physical therapy room, various exercise equipment, ample grounds for outdoor enjoyment such as shuffle board, and a pond with a waterfall for real relaxation, community room for special events, thoughtfully planned program of social activities, including trips to places of interest all available to individuals 65 years of age or older all accessible under one roof?

The Fritz Reuter Lifecare Retirement Community was founded in 1897. It is well supported by tax deductible donations as well as legacies. We are a tax exempt not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide the Highest level of Quality Care and Comfort at the Lowest possible and affordable cost.

Enjoy classic European elegance provided through comfort, security and companionship at our beautiful home, dedicated to compassionate care.

The Independent Living Units offer modern, high standard accommodations within a continuing care retirement community in a studio, one bedroom, or two bedroom.

The Residential Health Care Facility services include the following: residential rooms or 2-room suites including 3 meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, emergency call bells, all medical care provided at no extra charge.

24 hour temporary or full time nursing care is provided in our Nursing Care Unit. The cleanliness and care is beyond reproach since we work hard to understand each resident’s particular needs.

For more information or an appointment please call (201) 867-3585 or simply fill out the contact form in order to discover the advantage of living at our beautiful facility.

Our Background
Total Continuous Care for life is available under one roof. Our facility has over 112 years of experience in the field of health care. It has been in existence since 1897 and has always been a retirement home with a skilled nursing wing. It is a charitable not–for–profit organization supported by tax deductible donations, etc. The Fritz Reuter Altenheim celebrated its 100th Jubilee on June 1, 1997.

There are 3 levels of care: Total Independent Apartments, Residential care and Skilled Nursing care. The Independent Apartments were built 18 years ago and consist of studio 1 and 2 bedrooms. Residents moving into the apartments may live independently for as long as they are able.

Housekeeping and laundry services are available as well as well as planned trips and in house activities, 2 beauty parlors, on premise bank, billiards, ballroom/theater, arts and crafts, computers, exercise equipment as well as classes, library and chapel. The main meal is included. Each apartment is equipped with an emergency call bell system in each bedroom and bathroom.

If residents can no longer manage living in the apartment, they may then be transferred to our residential facility. In the Residential facility residents receive a private room with bath, 3 meals served in our beautiful dining room, housekeeping, laundry, and all medical care paid for by the facility. If resident requires medical care either temporarily or permanently, it is taken care of in our Nursing Facility at no extra charge.

“Prospective residents may choose our apartments or residential rooms in which to retire and enjoy the rest of their lives free from worry and never have to rely on friends or neighbors to assist them,” says Noreen Wendt, Marketing Director.

Accommodations
The Fritz Reuter LifeCare Retirement Community has over 112 years of experience in the health care community.

There are 3 levels of care all under one roof:

Total Independent Apartments

Private Residential 1– or 2–room suites
24 Hour Skilled Nursing Facility
We offer guest rooms for family and friends to use. Note: Residents choosing to reside in the Independent Apartments must be totally independent.

Independent Apartments

Studio, 1–bedroom or 2–bedroom
Main meal served in luxurious dining room
Optional housekeeping /laundry service
Private balcony
All utilities (except phone & cablevision)
Walk–in closets
Emergency call bell in each bedroom and bathroom
Hardwood floors
Fully equipped kitchens
Noon meal daily served by waitress
Weekly transportation for shopping
Weekly housekeeping (optional)
Weekly flat linen service (optional)
Maintenance of building and grounds
Independent Apartment Amenities:
Patio
Climate–controlled solariums
Card rooms
Outdoor porch
Chapel
On–premise bank
Arts & Crafts room
Rock garden
Exercise room & equipment
Guest rooms
Private Residential
1– and 2–Room Suites
Fully furnished (no charge)
Beautifully carpeted
Small refrigerator
2 emergency call bells
Cable–ready
Walk–in showers with seat


Private Residential Amenities:

Three meals served in beautiful dining room
Weekly laundry
Bi-weekly housekeeping
All medical provided at no cost
Weekly transportation for shopping
Chapel
On–premise bank
Assistance with bathing, dressing, medication (if needed)
Patio
Climate–controlled solariums
Card rooms
Outdoor porch
Arts & Crafts room
Rock garden
Exercise room & Equipment
Guest rooms

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