It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Fort Monmouth gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Fort Monmouth, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to”
“Faithful, Love, and Family.”
“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father”
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“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
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“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and”
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“We are so appreciative of the care and service of your team. Mariama was a lovely caregiver, and I especially appreciated Carli's guidance throughout the process.”
“As we wind down our trip to New Jersey both Megan and I wish to thank you personally and Always Best Care for taking care of our needs! Your professionalism and support made our experience pleasant. After having experienced three different service providers in Maryland I can say your services are above par! And Ernesta is truly supportive of Megan’s needs. She is calm, compassionate and respectful. Also your on call service is very quick to react to our changing needs!”
“A special shoutout to our primary caregivers: Marie C. and Florette P.. They were outstanding! And extra thanks to Carli, who always came through when we needed backup. Many thanks to the ABC team for all the care you gave to my husband Al H. through 3 years of Parkinson's suffering, and the support you gave me through a hard time.”
“Terrific company. Management is tops. Very caring staff. I highly recommend them. The staff and management are extremely professional and caring, resulting in a very comfortable experience.”
“Always Best Care Senior Services in Princeton Junction exceeded our expectations. Their team was kind, attentive, and provided excellent care tailored to our family’s needs. Communication was clear and supportive throughout. We’re so grateful for their compassion and professionalism. Highly recommend them for anyone seeking trusted senior home care in the area!”
“Could not have asked for a more caring group of professionals. From care giver to support staff, they are exceptional”
“ABC COULD NOT HAVE DONE BETTER IN A CHANGING SITUATION WITH TWO TERMINALLY PATIENTS HAVING ALZ AND STAGE IV PANCREATIC CANCER. QUALITY OF CARE TAKER WAS SUPERB AND RESPONSIVENESS TO CHANGING NEEDS PERFECT.”
“Always best care took care of my father for about 10 years..Though my father was very lucid and managed his own care with the agency, I was at his house alot and participated in his care with the aids. They were all very caring and he kindly spoke of the owners being very attentive and offered very personalized care. They even visited him. I am very fond of many of the home health aids..they were loving and concerned. They took their job to another level. I even formed friendships with some of them. The golden years are a very delicate part of our lives. Always best care not only offered good physical care to my father, but unbounded love and compassion !!!! Thank you and he is looking down at us. I'm sure.”
“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was to die in her home. I can’t say enough about how ABC was able to give her a quality of life that she valued as well as provide comfort to her family knowing that she was in good hands with ABC's Caregivers. From the caregivers that always went the extra mile to the fast response we got 24x7 from folks like Carli…you were there for us!”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to care for herself for that night. I called Always Best Care Senior Services (ABC) at the very end of the business day, asking if they could find someone for one night of 12-hour private duty care on pretty much an emergency basis. The ABC team went to work and secured a caregiver for mom within a matter of hours for an 8pm-to-8am care shift at mom's senior living community. We had worked with ABC in the past on a scheduled basis, but this experience was above and beyond the call of regular duty and it truly helped us get through a difficult and stressful episode. We would recommend ABC for any and all of your senior care needs.”
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“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father in day to day activities. Sam helps him with gait training and understands dementia care and how to handle care, the way the client needs it. I would not hesitate using this agency and Sam is excellent.”
“I had a great experience with the agency, Always Best Care! I am attending college, and they always provided me an aide that is helpful, considerate, and hardworking. Thank you for always providing me with an aide like Ms. Colleta!!”
“Roberto took care of my husband like he was a member of his family. He was God sent; thank God for him”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“Everyone was great. I’ve come a long way due to the help of your aides. Thank you again!”
“You have a GEM in Mrs. Terry. She is worth so much more than she is paid! I miss her. Her help was timely, professional, and invaluable”
“Very very helpful, I was desperate when I called and that same day I had professional help. Tremendous your service”
“We had an exceptionally good experience with Always Best Care during my mother's illness. The management met with us and assigned caregivers almost immediately. As our needs evolved and increased, they were responsive and flexible. The caregivers were well-trained, kind, hard-working, and truly fine people whom we enjoyed having in the house.”
“Thank you Jahima, Esther, Satta, Myra, Kelly & Susan. Carmen should be pleased. Keep up the good work, and be safe!”
“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I am for the kindness, care, and concern that was shown for my husband by the Always Best Care staff. Thank you for the exceptional attention to his comfort, as well as the wonderful insights, strength, knowledge, and emotional support you showed our entire family. Watching someone you love make the transition out of this life is a really difficult thing, and your wisdom and comfort helped us navigate this challenging time. I will always be thankful for the service you provided for him. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent care provided to my husband by Ms. Marie Louisjean. We thank Ms. Louisjean for her incredible patience, tenderness, and attention to his needs. We thank her for being such a dedicated caregiver. God has given her a very special talent and He has blessed her with a compassionate heart. I could not have asked for a more passionate group of people. May God continue to bless the Always Best Care staff as you continue to care for people in need.”
“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They came out to his house and offered suggestions so that he would be able to get around with his walker easily. Their person took great care of my Dad. It is such a relief to my sister and I that we had someone stay with my Dad that was so reliable. I highly recommend them.”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you enough. Thanks for always being there for us in every way.”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and how best to provide workable care solutions for aging relatives. They are well informed on current issues and available options. I speak from my own experience here and strongly recommend then and their company to anyone in need of assistance in this area. They are compassionate and caring people which is critical in their business!”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
“Your service was just what I needed. I would not hesitate to use your services in the future if needed. I would recommend you to anyone needing your help. Again, thank you for caring.”
“Mai was wonderful in every way. She gave great care to my father and also cared for me and my family.”
“ALWAYS BEST CARE, Princeton Junction is the place to call if you need help in caring for a loved one. We have a brother and his significant other who were living independently and when visiting them realized they had not been eating or keeping their home clean. Since we knew of Always Best Care and heard of their excellent reputation we contacted them. They immediately stepped in and assisted us in knowing what steps we needed to take. After taking both our brother and his significant other to the doctors and learning that they had the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease, we met with Carmen who helped us set up a plan. She suggested that we start with a few days a week of in home care so that we would know that they were eating. She provided us with excellent aids that not only helped prepare meals, but also interacted with our family members to encourage socialization. These few days increased to five days a week which left us with Saturday and Sunday to monitor their eating. While this was taking place, Carmen helped us find an Assisted Living Community where they could move. We visited several in the area and decided on one after consulting with Carmen. She and Gimbert were always available to take our calls if we had any questions. They helped us with finding someone to clean out the house and assisted us in relocating our bother and his significant other to their new home. We have recommended Always Best Care to several of our neighbors who have needed assistance with caring for loved ones. Carmen is on top of any situation that needs attention. Whether a person needs an aid for a week, a month or indefinitely she arranges the right person for the client’s needs. Always Best Care, Carmen and Gimbert, cared for our family members as if they were their own family. We would not have been able to care for our family members as well as the aids from Always Best Care.Hopefully we will not need the services of Always Best Care again, but if we do we know that they will be there to help us.”
“It was a pleasure meeting Carmen! I appreciate the time she spent with me - her knowledge/advice, genuine caring, and friendly personality. We're managing well and hopefully that continues and if needed, we know to call ABC.”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Wolf Hill Recreation Area with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Buona Sera or visit Marlpit Hall, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Fort Monmouth, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Fort Monmouth, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Fort Monmouth, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
OCEANPORT -- RWJBarnabas Health has opened a campus for its nursing school here with an inaugural class of 53 students who, the health system hopes, will provide a pipeline in a profession that faces a seemingly persistent worker shortage.The health system is occupying 40,000 square feet in historic Squier Hall at Fort Monmouth to train both new and veteran nurses. The space includes 17 classrooms, along with laboratories that simulate everything from maternity care to home health care."We're retaining more nurses for long...
OCEANPORT -- RWJBarnabas Health has opened a campus for its nursing school here with an inaugural class of 53 students who, the health system hopes, will provide a pipeline in a profession that faces a seemingly persistent worker shortage.
The health system is occupying 40,000 square feet in historic Squier Hall at Fort Monmouth to train both new and veteran nurses. The space includes 17 classrooms, along with laboratories that simulate everything from maternity care to home health care.
"We're retaining more nurses for longer periods of time, and we've reached a point of stability," said Mark Manigan, president and chief executive officer of RWJBarnabas Health. "But with looming retirements, demographic issues laying ahead, we have to be remain very focused on replenishing the pipelines."
RWJBarnabas unveiled the school Oct. 7 at a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of state and local elected officials as nursing students, who officially started five weeks ago, looked on.
Hackensack Meridian seeks to funnel them from Monmouth UniversityThe program could help the West Orange-based health system support its hospitals in Monmouth and Ocean counties. They include Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, and Community Medical Center in Toms River. Also underway is the 36-acre Vogel Medical Center on the former Myers Center at Fort Monmouth, expected to open next year.
It marked a milestone. The nursing school, founded in 1891, was part of Trinitas Regional Medical Center until the Elizabeth, Union County-based hospital merged with RWJBarnabas Health in 2022. The Oceanport site joins the program's main campus in Elizabeth.
The school partners with Union College of Union County, although it is open to students statewide, and many of the classes are virtual. The students can graduate in 2½ years as a licensed registered nurse.
The facility, like anything at Fort Monmouth, comes with history. Squier Hall was the first permanent Signal Corps laboratory at the Army post. Built in 1935, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
RWJBarnabas Health's nursing school fills a void. New Jersey City University opened a satellite campus in Squier Hall in 2021, but discontinued classes in the spring of 2024 after running into financial trouble.
RWJBarnabas Health officials said the site stood out, giving them state-of-the-art laboratories close to its medical centers in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
"What it allows us to do is standardize the way in which we educate our nurses," said Mary Beth Russell, a senior vice president at RWJBarnabas Health.
The facility comes online as New Jersey continues to face a nursing shortage as the giant baby boomer generation ages, not only retiring, but also needing more care. The state is expected to have a shortfall of 24,450 full-time nurses by 2036, according to the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing.
It also comes at a time when the former Fort Monmouth is transforming. Nearly 300 acres of the former Army post, which closed in 2011, is being developed into a movie studio for Netflix, and other parts of the property have been adding commercial businesses such as restaurants and hotels, as well as new and refurbished housing.
High schoolers train for nursing careers at Ocean County CollegeStudents enrolled in Oceanport have varied backgrounds. Many already work at RWJBarnabas Health and are looking to take the next step. Others are going through wholesale career changes.
Sean Hearne, 39, of Union, is a flight attendant who decided he was ready for a new challenge. He returned to school, brushing up on his prerequisites like anatomy while taking nursing classes. It was a decision that sounded heartfelt; he remembers the care nurses provided for his grandmother, who had dementia.
"Even when she had COVID, they were still coming in and taking care of her," he said. "And I was just in awe. At that time you weren't allowed to go to the hospital so much. Then she did pass away. She didn't pass away with us by her side. She passed away with nurses by her side."
Michael L. Diamond is a business reporter at the Asbury Park Press. He has been writing about the New Jersey economy and health care industry since 1999. He can be reached at [email protected].
Netflix’s planned Hollywood-style production studio at the Jersey Shore could bring an immediate $47 million payout to a local town plus millions more over the next 30 years, according to a proposed tax deal.The streaming giant recently secured final site plan approvals for its massive $903 million project at Fort Monmouth, a former U.S. Army base that spans Eatontown and Oceanport near Route 35.In a unanimous vote on Sept. 1, Eatontown’s planning board approved the last and largest phase of the project that will se...
Netflix’s planned Hollywood-style production studio at the Jersey Shore could bring an immediate $47 million payout to a local town plus millions more over the next 30 years, according to a proposed tax deal.
The streaming giant recently secured final site plan approvals for its massive $903 million project at Fort Monmouth, a former U.S. Army base that spans Eatontown and Oceanport near Route 35.
In a unanimous vote on Sept. 1, Eatontown’s planning board approved the last and largest phase of the project that will serve as the centerpiece of the 289-acre studio campus.
Eatontown Mayor Anthony Talerico announced Friday that Netflix has also applied for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes, or PILOT, program for the studio.
PILOTs are special agreements that allow developers to make negotiated payments directly to a town instead of paying traditional property taxes on land and buildings. The programs often give developers a tax break in exchange for choosing to build in a town.
Under the proposal, Netflix would make annual payments to Eatontown for the next 30 years instead of paying a portion of the studio’s property taxes.
The deal calls for Netflix to make an initial $47 million payment to Eatontown that could be used for long-needed improvements to roads, sewers and public facilities, borough officials said.
“The borough will be able to use the $47 million, and the interest we earn on those funds, for public infrastructure improvements as is desperately needed even if Netflix closes or relocates,” Talerico said. “This is a tremendous opportunity for the future of Eatontown.”
In addition to the initial $47 million payment, Netflix would continue to pay property taxes on the land while it is demolishing buildings and clearing the site, the mayor said. That would include about $550,000 in property taxes next year and $566,500 in 2027.
Once the studio is built, Netflix will continue to pay property taxes on the land plus PILOT payments in lieu of taxes for the buildings and the rest of the studio, the mayor said.
In 2028, Netflix would pay approximately $583,495 in taxes on the land and $501,575 in PILOT payments for a total of $1,085,070 in new revenue, the mayor said.
The payments would continue to rise each year for 30 years under the deal.
The agreement must be approved by the borough council and the state’s Local Finance Board before it can move forward. Eatontown is scheduled to hold a council meeting on Oct. 8 to review the plan.
Unlike property taxes — which are split among schools, the county, and the town — most PILOT revenue goes directly to the municipality. That structure has drawn concerns from some residents who say the programs shift more of the county and school tax burden onto homeowners.
But Talerico defended the arrangement, saying the financial benefits are clear.
“I understand people may object or have negative comments on a PILOT,” he said in his statement. “I respect that and encourage your feedback.”
“I just ask that before anyone tells you this is a bad deal, do me one favor — hand them a pen and piece of paper and ask them to work the math," he added.
Demolition at Fort Monmouth began in May, and construction is expected to start next year. The full studio is slated to open in 2028 with 12 soundstages, production offices, retail space and a community hub.
In addition to the local PILOT deal, Netflix has been awarded hundreds of millions in state tax incentives since it announced its studio plans.
The company is eligible for up to $150 million through New Jersey’s Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program and as much as $387 million through the state’s Aspire program, according to the Economic Development Authority. In exchange, Netflix has committed to operating the studio in New Jersey for at least 10 years.
Over 20 years, the studio is projected to contribute between $3.8 billion and $4.6 billion to New Jersey’s economy.
We are learning more about one of the state’s most exciting and important projects – Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth.Earlier this month, Netflix presented new renderings for the $1 billion project. The development will span over 290 acres in Oceanport and Eatontown, bringing new life to the former Army base that shuttered in 2011.The project includes 12 cutting-edge soundstages totaling nearly 500,000 square feet. As NJBIZ reported, a groundbreaking took place in May. Since that time, the process has progressed ...
We are learning more about one of the state’s most exciting and important projects – Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth.
Earlier this month, Netflix presented new renderings for the $1 billion project. The development will span over 290 acres in Oceanport and Eatontown, bringing new life to the former Army base that shuttered in 2011.
The project includes 12 cutting-edge soundstages totaling nearly 500,000 square feet. As NJBIZ reported, a groundbreaking took place in May. Since that time, the process has progressed – with demolition expected to last some 13 months. Meanwhile, Netflix continues to move forward through the approval process for construction.
Netflix presented the renderings to the Eatontown Planning Board, which unanimously approved Phase 1B of the project. It includes eight twin soundstages, three mill buildings and more, set on 47.5 acres in Eatontown. Oceanport approved Phase 1A late last year.
Netflix hopes to open Phase 1A in 2027 and Phase 1B in 2028. The company continues the approval (local, county and state) and demolition process toward those goals.
“The Eatontown Planning Board’s approval of the next phase of Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth marks a significant step forward in our efforts to bring world-class film and television production to New Jersey,” a Netflix spokesperson told NJBIZ. “We are excited to continue working closely with local officials and the community as we bring this studio to life.”
During a recent interview with Jon Crowley, executive director of the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission, NJBIZ asked about the excitement level around the project.
“When I started, the talk was – ‘is it really going to happen?’ And now, we’ve rounded that corner,” Crowley told NJBIZ. “When you get the renderings that are coming out and recent approvals by Eatontown and Oceanport – seeing the demolition work that’s already begun at the Fort.
“It’s real – and it’s really happening.”
Crowley noted next steps, such as Netflix taking ownership of the property. That is expected by the end of the year.
“And I think you’ll start to see walls going up Q1 of 2026,” said Crowley. “So, we’re lined up on the taxiway – and we’re about to take off at a really good clip.”
Netflix has unveiled new images of its planned mega-studio at the Jersey Shore, revealing the most detailed look yet at what the production complex will look like when it’s finished.The studio complex is being built on 289 acres of the former Fort Monmouth U.S. Army base, which spans the boroughs of Oceanport and Eatontown near Route 35.Video footage released by Netflix — showing artist’s renderings of the planned buildings — highlights the scale of the massive project. The sprawling studio starts on the...
Netflix has unveiled new images of its planned mega-studio at the Jersey Shore, revealing the most detailed look yet at what the production complex will look like when it’s finished.
The studio complex is being built on 289 acres of the former Fort Monmouth U.S. Army base, which spans the boroughs of Oceanport and Eatontown near Route 35.
Video footage released by Netflix — showing artist’s renderings of the planned buildings — highlights the scale of the massive project. The sprawling studio starts on the west side of the campus in Eatontown and stretches east into Oceanport.
Once complete, the Hollywood-style studio will have 12 soundstages totaling nearly 500,000 square feet, production and office buildings, a cafeteria, retail shops, trailer parks for crews, a theater, hotel and visitor attractions.
Netflix first acquired the Fort Monmouth property in 2021 with a $55 million bid, a decade after the military communications base was closed by the federal government.
Demolition of the fort began in May, with construction expected to start next year and wrap up by 2028, according to officials.
Both the Oceanport and Eatontown planning boards have signed off on Netflix’s multi-phase development plans, paving the way for the redevelopment.
The first phase, approved last year, centers on Fort Monmouth’s 29-acre McAfee Zone, which the company plans to transform into a campus for actors and production crews.
Two 22,000-square-foot soundstages and twin soundstages totaling more than 83,000 square feet are included in the plan. The studio will also include offices, support space, a warehouse and a mill building.
The McAfee Zone, located mostly in Oceanport with about three acres in Eatontown, also includes a 1965 bowling alley that will be demolished to make way for stormwater infrastructure, according to planning documents.
Phase 1B, shown in the first half of Netflix’s rendering video, is the largest part of the project and will serve as the campus’ main entrance and centerpiece. It will feature eight more soundstages up to 70 feet tall, production offices and a public plaza.
Eatontown officials approved the 1B portion of the studio earlier this month. It also includes three mill buildings, support offices and trailer camps.
Vail Hall, a three-story communications hub built in 1952, will be repurposed as the campus welcome and security center.
Public areas are planned for the site, but they will be limited to areas outside the secured perimeter, officials said. A plaza with Netflix’s red “N,” a small park, a gathering space and an extension of the Fort Monmouth trail with historic markers will be open to the community. The remainder of the 289-acre site, however, will stay closed to the public.
The Fort Monmouth studio campus is expected to be one of Netflix’s largest, comparable to its 300-acre facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
At the May groundbreaking ceremony, Gov. Phil Murphy said the project will create more than 3,500 construction jobs and employ about 1,400 people once operational.
Over the next two decades, state officials estimate the studio will generate between $3.8 billion and $4.6 billion for New Jersey’s economy.
EATONTOWN, NJ — On Sept. 2, Netflix unveiled more never-before-seen renderings of how their planned film studio will look on the former Fort Monmouth U.S. Army base.Netflix plans to turn Fort Monmouth into its East Coast filming headquarters, with a total of 12 film studios (Netflix calls them soundstages). You can see Netflix's plans for the site here: https://netflixnewjersey.com/g...The project is divided into phases, and Netflix plans to develop the Oceanport section of the former Army base first.Netflix alread...
EATONTOWN, NJ — On Sept. 2, Netflix unveiled more never-before-seen renderings of how their planned film studio will look on the former Fort Monmouth U.S. Army base.
Netflix plans to turn Fort Monmouth into its East Coast filming headquarters, with a total of 12 film studios (Netflix calls them soundstages). You can see Netflix's plans for the site here: https://netflixnewjersey.com/g...
The project is divided into phases, and Netflix plans to develop the Oceanport section of the former Army base first.
Netflix already got approval last year from the Oceanport Planning Board to build four film studios, each 22,000 square feet and about 70 feet tall. Filming will be done inside a soundstage, which are designed to be soundproof. The Netflix campus will be open 24/7 and there could be overnight and outdoor filming, but it would be rare, Netflix previously said.
Construction on those first four studios is expected to start by early 2026. Netflix expects its first four studios will open in 2027.
On Sept. 2, the Eatontown Planning Board approved Netflix to build the second phase of the project, which is eight more studios, plus associated backlots and buildings. Those eight will be built in the Eatontown section of the base, and expect to open in mid-2028, the Two River Times reported.
The main entrance to the Netflix studio campus will be the fort's existing main gate entrance, on Rt. 35 in Eatontown. That entrance will get a big Netflix sign. The existing Vail Hall will be used for business offices and visitor check-in.
Many other old Army buildings on the 200-acre abandoned U.S. Army base are currently being torn down. Netflix said it plans to tear down a total of 100 Army buildings.
"We began the clean-out and demolition of the abandoned buildings at Fort Monmouth in Eatontown on May 19, 2025," said Netflix on its project website. "Significant progress has been made each week, and we expect this work to continue into early 2026. In total, we aim to remove over 100 former Army buildings while restoring and preserving eight for use on the studio campus."
The state of New Jersey already granted Netflix $387 million in tax breaks if they keep the Fort Monmouth studio campus open and in operation for at least the next 10 years. The tax breaks were granted last December by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). These are Aspire tax credits, which the state created to help "commercial and residential real estate development projects that have financing gaps." Netflix previously estimated it will cost them $848 million to build a state-of-the art film production facility at Fort Monmouth.
Gov. Phil Murphy used the tax breaks to lure Netflix to make New Jersey its East Coast film studio headquarters, reasoning that Netflix will create hundreds — if not thousands — of jobs in the film industry, ranging from set construction, screenwriting, acting, filming and animation, marketing, wardrobe, hair/make-up and more.
Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos said in 2023 he estimates opening Netflix at Fort Monmouth will create 1,500 permanent jobs in the movie industry. Local lawmakers who represent the Eatontown area praised the move, noting the area had become economically depressed once the Army base closed in 2011.
The reason so many movies are filming in New Jersey is because Murphy revived the state's Film and Digital Media Tax Credit, which means any movie filmed or produced in New Jersey gets a 35 percent reduction in their state taxes. One of the most lasting legacies of Gov. Murphy's time in office are his efforts to make New Jersey a U.S. movie/TV production headquarters.
Prior: Netflix Officially Gets $387 Million In Tax Breaks To Open In NJ (January 2025)
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