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 the historic Indian King Tavern Museum 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 Haddonfield, 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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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 Cooper River Park 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 Mare Monte or visit The Historical Society of Haddonfield, 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 Haddonfield, 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 Haddonfield, 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 Haddonfield, 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.
A pair of three-story buildings behind Borough Hall will add 20 affordable apartments to the Haddonfield downtown in a project that has been 15 years in the making.After some 15 years of planning, Haddonfield may now be just 15 short months away from completing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project that will create 20 affordable housing units in the heart of the borough downtown....
A pair of three-story buildings behind Borough Hall will add 20 affordable apartments to the Haddonfield downtown in a project that has been 15 years in the making.
After some 15 years of planning, Haddonfield may now be just 15 short months away from completing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project that will create 20 affordable housing units in the heart of the borough downtown.
Formerly dubbed Snowden Commons, and now, “The Place at Haddonfield,” the development will add four one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom, and six three-bedroom units across two, three-story buildings in what was formerly a sizeable parking lot in the rear of Haddonfield Borough Hall.
“I’m excited that we finally have achievable housing,” Haddonfield Mayor Colleen Bianco Bezich said.
“You can call it affordable, subsidized, low-to-moderate-income housing; it’s making homes for people who couldn’t normally afford market-rate housing in Haddonfield.”
The borough, like most other towns in New Jersey, has an outstanding obligation to provide opportunity for the development of additional affordable housing units — places to live that are less expensive than market-rate housing in a community where the median home value tops half a million dollars.
By last count, Haddonfield still has an unmet need of some 300 affordable units, excluding 20 provided via the new development on Snowden Avenue.
Ten units will be available to families earning 50 percent or less of area median income (AMI), which is $68,640 annually; three units will be reserved for people earning 30 percent or less of AMI.
For those at the lowest income threshold, a one-bedroom unit will rent for as little as $458 per month; at the uppermost reaches, a three-bedroom unit renting to a family at the maximum income level will rent for around $1,422 per month.
Each unit will have its own private entrance, high-efficiency central air conditioning and heating, and Energy Star-certified appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, and ranges.
Bianco Bezich, who has made addressing the borough affordable housing obligation a priority since she was elected to the municipal government in 2019, said The Place at Haddonfield reflects a commitment to equity that the town must embrace.
“It was lack of funding for smaller developments, lack of consciousness, decisions from zoning that pushed people out for decades and decades,” the mayor said.
“Many of us live paycheck to paycheck, hoping we could stitch together what it takes to live in a safe and comfortable community.
“You have an obligation at all levels of government to make that happen.”
Adam Gordon, Executive Director of the nonprofit Fair Share Housing Center, said his agency had been collaborating with Haddonfield to get the Snowden Avenue project going since 2007-08.
The Center has a long history of leveraging the Mount Laurel Doctrine to make municipalities comply with their affordable housing obligations, and Gordon said plainly that “there would have been consequences if this [project]didn’t move forward.”
Bianco Bezich, who said she spent her first year trying to get the back-burnered development back on track, thanked Gordon and Fair Share Housing for being “a great partner,” and keeping Haddonfield accountable to its housing responsibilities.
“We had to call attention to the fact that we weren’t meeting our commitment, and he helped me do that,” she said. “I’m very proud of it, and very excited to see it come to fruition before 2025.”
“It’s been a long road, and it’s exciting to see it happening,” Gordon said. “The mayor made some compromises with neighbors, and pushed back against some complaints to get it done.”
The Place at Haddonfield also stands out from among other common approaches to affordable housing because it occupies a smaller footprint, and is tightly integrated into the downtown of a walkable community. The development is situated close to shopping and dining as well as a grocery store, pharmacy, and public transit.
“A lot of affordable housing projects are bigger,” Gordon said. “If we need 70, 80, 90 units, it’s hard to find a place in Haddonfield to do it. There’s limited access to housing here that’s affordable, and there’s lots of competition for it.”
Lorissa Luciani, Administrator of Housing Production at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), said that smaller projects like The Place at Haddonfield “take advantage of integration into the community, especially from a design perspective.”
DCA supported the project development with $4.75 million in financing from the state Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which is replenished by realty transfer fees.
“Smaller projects offer a lot more flexibility with low-interest financing,” Luciani said.
“We’re able to step in where some of these judiciaries aren’t able to, and get units built,” she said. “Supply is at such a deficit and the need is there.”
Nonetheless, Luciani pointed out the depth of collaboration required to complete an affordable housing development of any scale — including working with local governments to secure land parcels and PILOT agreements, ensuring a minimum 30-year affordability term for the projects, and partnering with locals to bring context to the project — is significant.
“These projects are just as hard to get done as larger ones,” she said.
The 20-unit complex qualifies as missing middle housing, a planning concept centered on creating affordable housing “at a scale that’s contextual,” including multifamily duplexes, triplexes, and quad homes, Luciani said.
Community Investment Strategies, Inc. (CIS) of Lawrenceville, will oversee construction of the project, and will own and manage it once The Place at Haddonfield is completed, which is anticipated to take 15 months.
CIS President Chris Foglio, an urban planner and former chair of the New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing (COAH), said that the development could be “a poster child for how you do an in-town site,” countering notions that affordable housing projects should be larger, or built outside of a city center.
“People are always fearful of the unknown,” Foglio said. “Once they see a small job that didn’t upend the town, maybe some other municipalities won’t be as fearful. It’s really hard to do, but it’s really worth it. I give the leadership credit.”
Bianco Bezich said she wants Haddonfield to continue approaching its affordable housing obligation with a “scattered sites” strategy that integrates smaller-scale, neighborhood-context units within the community.
“Realistically, where are we making room for the ‘missing middle,’ and creating attainable options for people of all ages, all abilities, low through middle income?” the mayor said.
“We find out for sure what we’re really talking about in 2025 with the next round of COAH. It’s a lot of work, it’s often complex, and there’s no simple solution.”
You can watch the most-decorated ship in U.S. history make her voyage at the waterfront, from different spots along the way and online.CAMDEN, NJ — The nation's most-decorated battleship will make history this week, when she leaves the Camden waterfront for the first time in decades. You can celebrate Battleship New Jersey's voyage at the pier, from various spots along the way or by watching the livestream.The ship, officially named USS New Jersey (BB-62), will leave the waterfront Thursday for dry-docking — a pro...
CAMDEN, NJ — The nation's most-decorated battleship will make history this week, when she leaves the Camden waterfront for the first time in decades. You can celebrate Battleship New Jersey's voyage at the pier, from various spots along the way or by watching the livestream.
The ship, officially named USS New Jersey (BB-62), will leave the waterfront Thursday for dry-docking — a process of removing a ship from the water to enable work below the waterline. USS New Jersey hasn't been dry-docked since the early 1990s.
Dignitaries, veterans and the public will gather on the Camden pier for a free celebration on the day of departure. From there, tugboats will pull her for the first leg of the journey to the Paulsboro Marine Terminal.
The 61,000-ton, 887-foot ship will finish her voyage March 27, when she'll reach the Philadelphia Naval Yard for major maintenance. USS New Jersey will return to Camden once the work — estimated to take eight weeks — is complete.
In half a century, Battleship New Jersey earned more Battle and Campaign stars (19) than any surviving Navy ship. The ship, now a museum, is one of the state's most-prominent visitor attractions.
Here's how to watch the battleship make her journey in-person or via livestream on Thursday.
Celebration, Departure Times
Here's the schedule for Thursday:
Celebration Happenings
The following dignitaries and veterans will speak at the celebration:
The celebration will also feature live entertainment, food, bar service and, of course, the ship's departure from the waterfront.
Parking In Camden
Those driving to the celebration can park for free at Lot #1, across from the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Transportation will be provided from the lot to the Battleship Pier.
Watching The Livestream
Battleship New Jersey will broadcast a livestream of the ship's departure on its social-media pages. The livestream will track the ship's progress from its home dock to the Walt Whitman Bridge.
Public Viewing Areas
The public can watch the ship's journey from several viewing areas: the Camden Waterfront, Red Bank Battlefield in National Park, and the RiverWinds Complex in West Deptford.
There will also be viewing opportunities from Freedom Pier in Gloucester City.
View maps of public-viewing areas below:
Traffic
Expect increased road traffic and pedestrian congestion near the riverfront locations in Camden, National Park and West Deptford. Drivers must follow local traffic patterns and obey all parking laws.
Forecast
The event is weather-dependent. Camden has a sunny forecast for Thursday, although it could be chilly and windy.
As of this writing, the National Weather Service expects a high near 46 and a west wind of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.
HADDONFIELD, N.J. (CBS) -- Free parking hours have scaled back in Haddonfield and drivers can no longer park for free on Saturdays. Those changes went into effect two months ago and some businesses have said they're feeling the impacts."I think the businesses are going to suffer, I know the restaurants are suffering," Tony Conte s...
HADDONFIELD, N.J. (CBS) -- Free parking hours have scaled back in Haddonfield and drivers can no longer park for free on Saturdays.
Those changes went into effect two months ago and some businesses have said they're feeling the impacts.
"I think the businesses are going to suffer, I know the restaurants are suffering," Tony Conte said.
Concern is growing for some businesses on the normally busy shopping corridor in historic downtown Haddonfield.
"I've seen the bottom line go down for the first time since the housing crash in 2007; that's a long time," Conte said.
The owner of Conte's Card Castle credits a recent drop in sales to the borough eliminating free parking on Saturdays back in September to generate new revenue.
Drivers also have to now pay to park until 8 p.m. on weeknights through a new parking app.
"At the end of the day, is it generating enough to validate this frustration in the residents? That's for them to decide," Christian MacHenry said.
The editor of Haddonfield Today, a free magazine that highlights events in the borough, recently conducted a 200-person parking survey.
According to the responses -- since pay-to-park on Saturdays was introduced -- 56% of people surveyed said they have chosen to shop elsewhere and 30% said they still might.
"The weekends we generate a lot of revenue," MacHenry said.
Some restaurants are now offering to pay for customers parking if they purchase a $100 gift card.
And some businesses also signed a new petition on Wednesday asking the commissioners to restore free parking on Saturdays after the holidays.
"I think those of us that have been around a little longer, we can absorb the lack of customers coming in but there is only so long you can sustain that," Conte said.
The borough told CBS News Philadelphia Haddonfield did not initiate the survey and has no comment at this time.
But the borough is reminding everyone the tradition of free parking for holiday shopping, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, will continue this year.
Ryan Hughes joined CBS News Philadelphia in June 2022. He previously worked at WPTV in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he's covered stories ranging from weeks on the Surfside condo collapse, to the impact of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, and the Super Bowl in Miami.
The Haddon Township district also received high marks. See how Niche rated each local school.Patch StaffHADDONFIELD, NJ — Haddonfield has Camden County's top school system and the eighth-best in the state, according to Niche's 2024 Best Schools and Districts.The rankings released this week place the Haddonfield School District at No. 8 out of 245 qualifying distric...
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HADDONFIELD, NJ — Haddonfield has Camden County's top school system and the eighth-best in the state, according to Niche's 2024 Best Schools and Districts.
The rankings released this week place the Haddonfield School District at No. 8 out of 245 qualifying districts in New Jersey. Overall, Haddonfield schools earned an A-plus from Niche, a web platform that evaluates and compares schools and communities across the nation.
Meanwhile, the Haddon Township School District ranked third in the county and 102nd in New Jersey, with an overall grade of B-plus. (See how Niche graded each of the districts' schools below.)
The Niche.com rankings, which have been out for the past nine years, compare K–12 schools and districts across the United States. The website combines input from current students, alumni and parents with hard data from sources including the U.S. Department of Education.
Here's how Niche graded the Haddonfield district:
See Niche's overall grades for each Haddonfield school below:
High Schools
Middle Schools
Elementary Schools
Here are the Haddon Township district's grades:
See how Niche graded each Haddon Township school:
High Schools
Middle Schools
Elementary Schools
Niche said its rankings were created to provide families with valuable information—both quantitative and qualitative—on schools in their area or in a neighborhood they’re not familiar with yet.
Niche's rankings differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance in that they also include input from students, alumni and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities.
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Autumn festivities are on the horizon throughout Haddonfield, Haddon Township and South Jersey. Here's what's happening this season.HADDONFIELD, NJ — Fall hasn't officially begun. But seasonal fun is on the horizon around Haddonfield, Haddon Township and South Jersey, with fall festivals, corn mazes and other harvest events.Haddon Township will welcome the season with this weekend's Fall Festival, which replaces the township's annual block party. Several events are also lined up for Haddonfield, including the "Girl...
HADDONFIELD, NJ — Fall hasn't officially begun. But seasonal fun is on the horizon around Haddonfield, Haddon Township and South Jersey, with fall festivals, corn mazes and other harvest events.
Haddon Township will welcome the season with this weekend's Fall Festival, which replaces the township's annual block party. Several events are also lined up for Haddonfield, including the "Girls' Night Out: Fall Crawl" and the borough's first music festival.
But that's just the beginning of fun activities taking place over the upcoming months. Below, find the 2023 Patch Guide to Fall Fun in the area:
FALL FESTIVALS
Haddon Township Fall Festival
Sept. 16, 12-10 p.m. at multiple locations in Haddon Township
Haddon Township has a packed day of fall festivities, from the Jam Fest to a car show to some new culinary contests. The Jam Fest, filled with live performances, runs from 12-10 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Pool Complex. The Street Fair takes place from 12-6 p.m., stretching from Crystal Lake Pool (West Park Boulevard and Crystal Lake Avenue) to all the way down West Park Boulevard. Find out more.
Girls' Night Out: Fall Crawl
Sept. 21 in Downtown Haddonfield
Haddonfield stores will stay open late with extended shopping hours and in-store events. Capture memories at the Downtown Fall Photo Booth in Kings Court. See participating businesses and promotions.
CCTS Food Truck & Craft Fall Festival
Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Camden County Technical Schools (343 Berlin Cross Keys Rd., Sicklerville)
This free, family-friendly event will include assorted food trucks; crafters & artisans; live music; games and prizes for children; scarecrow making, pumpkins and mums for sale; kid's craft stations such as pumpkin painting and sand art; and photo op stations. Find out more.
Haddonfield Music Festival
Oct. 14, 1-6 p.m. on Kings Highway, Haddonfield
Haddonfield's first-ever free music festival will feature multiple stages — one with headliners and another with Haddonfield-based talent. Festival-goers can enjoy live performances while strolling for food and beverages at downtown businesses. Find out more.
Harvest Festival
Oct. 15, 12-4 p.m. at Croft Farm, Cherry Hill
It's Cherry Hill's largest community event, with fall fun including pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, live music and food trucks. The celebration will feature more than 75 participating artists, crafters, businesses and community groups. Find out more.
Gloucester Township Food & Craft Beer Festival
Oct. 21, 2-7 p.m. at 15 S Black Horse Pike, Blackwood
Check out the beer garden and enjoy brewery selections, wine and live music. Or stroll down the Pike, which will be lined with food trucks. Find out more.
ONGOING FALL FUN
Springdale Farm Market
Starting Sept. 30 at 1638 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill's last-working farm is getting ready for autumn activities. Beginning Sept. 30, the farm will start offering pumpkin picking and hayrides on weekends. Check out Springdale Farm Market's calendar for ticket info.
Fintastic Fall Days
Sept. 21 to Nov. 5 at Adventure Aquarium (1 Riverside Dr., Camden)
Dive into an underwater realm with glowing gourds of all shapes, sizes and species during the Camden aquarium's brand-new fall celebration. Explore glowing sea creatures, discover underwater pumpkin carvers, and search for illuminating surprises around every corner. Find out more.
Creamy Acres Night of Terror
Starting Sept. 29 at Creamy Acres Farm (448 Lincoln Mill Rd., Mullica Hill)
The quaint and pleasant Creamy Acres Farm is home to one of the most frightening attractions out there. The 100-acre park is the largest Halloween park in New Jersey, becoming inhabited with zombies, attack dogs, chainsaw-wielding maniacs and killer clowns. Find out more.
Creamy Acres Farm Fall Fest
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Columbus Day, beginning Sept. 23 at Creamy Acres Farm (448 Lincoln Mill Rd., Mullica Hill)
If the Night of Terror isn't your speed, Creamy Acres Farm has an array of more pleasant fall activities. The festival includes wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a kiddie corn maze and activities at the Farm Park. Find out more.
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