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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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“They provide care for Helen. They need to be better at cleaning the house.”

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“They had consistency. They took the caring way of caring for my husband.”

John O.
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“It has done everything it can. The care has been excellent. I like the fact that I don't need Paulette to come as scheduled and she is very accommodating that way. She is also very reliable and made it easier that she just lives down the street.”

Jill D.
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“I like that my mom looks very good because of the care she is getting. I like that they do what they say they are going to do. They keep their word.”

Richard S.
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“The way that they are, the politeness, and the contact people are very helpful. I like the professionalism, the staff and the people that take care of the elderly, they are very polite and concerned.”

Sheldon E.
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“They work with me on being flexible with hours. I like their flexibility.”

Mary A.
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“They are wonderful with her. Except for when she gets a new aide unexpectedly. I like most of the aides.”

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“The caregiver helps her with everything. They help her with bathing and dressing. They also help with eating and making sure she takes medications. They could work on communication with the families and follow up's with the families about staff.”

Jeffrey K.
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“They have helped me the most by being there to help my mom to do exercises and take her to the bathroom. I like that they are always prompt and helpful to my mother.”

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“They've made my experience with them positive by being very friendly. I'd recommend them more if they had caregivers who would take more initiative in helping around the house.”

Jason L.
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“We have several different aides that come help. I would like them to stop having a increase in pay. They have been able to come when I have called needing emergency help.”

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“They provided the care that my father needed to be able to stay in his house. The quality of substitute aides needs to be improved.”

Lee B.
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“They did everything possible for my Mother. The aid was outstanding.”

Robert F.
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“They have made life easier because I watch out for my grandchildren and they care for her during that time. I like that they come out when they say they will and they let us know if they are running late.”

Elaine R.
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“They make sure that he's safe. I like the owner's response if I ever need anything.”

Angela G.
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“My dad needs companionship, I cannot give it to him. For me what would help would be more cooking. That would be appreciated by my father. I would make sure that they would warm the food and serve it out.”

Shirley A.
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“The aide is exceedingly helpful. I like everything about this agency. The aide is very caring.”

Jan G.
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“Paulette and her team provide the best care, always. They even have a school that trains and certifies caregivers.”

Ruben T.
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“Having more people available when people come in would be good. They weren't really able to help us in our time of need.”

Diane G.
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“She is difficult to deal with and it can be hard to manage the mood swings. They need to be a little more educated about how to deal with people who have Alzheimer's. They are dependable.”

Debra K.
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“They answer when I call and they help me when I have questions. They review everything. When people can't work they find someone else to cover. The aides are lovely. The woman I deal with is always available. She helps in any what that she can. She is willing to take over.”

Jodi B.
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“I have to work so I can't watch John. It is nice that the caregiver is right there all the time. I like Paulette the owner because she is very prompt. She practically answers call herself.”

Barbara R.
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“They help her with everything. They wash her up, they take her to the bathroom, they dress her. They prepare something for her to eat. They are dependable. They are responsible. They always seem to have a good caregiver for my mom.”

Michele M.
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“I always was able to get good service for my dad with Always Best Care of Flanders, New Jersey. Paulette, the owner, is very professional and helpful.”

Erna
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“The agency was always very good in getting someone to come over even when the regular caregiver could not come.”

Ingrid
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“They take care of my uncle for me. They are reliable. They are respectful. They are very good.”

Joseph C.
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“If I have any questions they come and talk to me and it is convenient and easy to work with. Whenever I call they are very courteous and they answer my question and advise me.”

Martha P.
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“They help with the everyday thing around the house. They take care of personal needs. I like the personal service.”

Harriet B.
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“It gives me peace of mind because I work full time. They are very in tune to what my mother's needs are.”

Linda D.
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“They come and help him with daily living. They fix his bed and give him food. He can't do those things on his own. They could accommodate better for Spanish-speaking people to come into the home a little more. It is difficult with the language barrier sometimes.”

Javier V.
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“They helped her out the most by being here to make sure was safe. They were dependable.”

Dennis T.
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“I was able to get a good night's sleep and the caregiver was wonderful with my dad. He was very nice and became part of the family for that week. They could improve on their price.”

Giavanni B.
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“They have helped because it makes it so that I don't have to do everything. They could pay the aides more.”

Tammy B.
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“The caregiver we have is very well-trained. They have compassionate care.”

Alan D.
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“They send me nice people, and they give me a peace of mind. I like the owner.”

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“Paulette was here for a ten hour stretch when I took a trip to New York. We've only used them twice so far, but we've been very pleased. They're able to fit my schedule into their schedule.”

Ron G.
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“I couldn't get through the day without them, they take care of all of her needs when I am gone. The girls that come over are great and take good care of my mother-in-law.”

Joan H.
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“I can't walk, and I am in perpetual care. They respond flexibly to requirements.”

Philip S.
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“They mostly gave her morning care. I have a herniated disc, so that helped. They walked her to the living and made sure she was clean before they left. They were always prompt and took good care of my mother. If they noticed anything out of the ordinary, they let me know.”

Barbara B.
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“He's more alert and active. He looks forward to seeing the caregiver every day. The caregiver is excellent and very attentive to my dad and my aunt.”

Penny P.
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“She seemed to like the caregivers. One of the caregivers decided to quit and the second caregiver worked for us for a few days and then she quit. The owner herself gave excellent service. The owners seem to be very conscientious about the kind of service that is provided.”

James W.
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“Knowing I had someone there to take care of her was a big impact and very helpful. I didn't have to be there 24/7. I was still worried because of the few times they didn't get there. They cancelled a few times without letting me know until it was too late and they couldn't get a replacement.”

Connie C.
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“Their reliability has helped the most. They take care of my loved one very well. They have been always been reliable.”

Judith A.
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“My family and I were very pleased with the care provided to my Mother in Law during her last days by Always Best Care. The Care Givers were terrific. They took a very difficult situation and made it much better.”

John E.
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“I am extremely pleased with the care provided by Always Best Care to my husband. Their caregivers were very professional in every aspect of the care. They were compassionate, punctual, and treated my husband and all other family members with respect. They made his passing easier than expected. Thanks again!”

Pam W.
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“For almost two years, we have been using Always Best Care’s In-Home Care services to aid in my father's care needs. I live around an hour away from his place and can’t see my dad every day. But I am glad that someone reliable is there to take care of him.”

Erin B.
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“With Always Best Care, I had peace of mind that my dad was cared by someone professional and experienced. I was assured that all his need and demands were fulfilled on time. Thanks to the entire team!”

David R.
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“It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”

Kevin T.
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“Always Best Care did an outstanding job helping me through the process of understanding all their care options. I appreciate everything they've done and continue to do and I highly recommend them to all.”

Connie M.
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“Thank you Always Best Care for sending Joanna to care for my father post his double knee replacement surgery. Due to my frequent business trips, I wasn’t able to provide him the care he needed. I am glad I found Joanna who is extremely cordial and know her duties well.”

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“Because of the good care that my parents are receiving, they are able to stay at a nicer facility with a lower level of care. Always Best Care makes up the difference in care. I have referred my friends numerous times because of the office staff.”

Peggy F.
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“Always Best Care is one of the best home care organization whose services I have ever received. Before hiring ABC, I went to so many other institutions but was not satisfied with any of their services. But ABC’s whole staff welcomed me and discussed a detailed plan with me for my mother’s recovery. Thank God. My mother is in safe hands now! Thank you Always Best Care!”

Santiago T.
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“It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”

Jamie N.
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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”

sana K.
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“I had two different caregivers and they each worked a week. I was not strong enough to provide the care that was needed. I didn't want to restrict him, so I had help to allow him to get up whenever he wanted. I had to work, go to the store, and do my laundry.”

Ginny M.
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“Our caregiver is excellent but I don't think they get enough support from the office. The services give me peace of mind knowing my loved one is being cared for properly.”

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“My only problem with the agency is that my caregivers call out every other week, so I don't have someone for two weeks. Since I had a stroke and I had to go on disability, I had to give up my car, so they drive places for me.”

Loretta R.
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“Always Best Care was involved with the JACC Program, and now they aren't. My last caregiver was wonderful, so it'd be good if they were all like that. The caregiver I had was wonderful and did an excellent job.”

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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there. - Sana Kniess”

Sana K.
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“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”

Sana K.
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“Always Best Care is a good company. They provided quality care for me. I had a caregiver that was excellent through Always Best Care. She was perfect for what I needed, and she definitely improved my life.”

Dario D.
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“Your manager is always nice and flexible, and the caregivers are sweet and wonderful. - Leta J.”

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“I truly believe that without the help of Always Best Care, keeping my mother at home alone would have not been possible. Their caregivers take care of my mother exactly the way I would have if I was home. They help my mother with her bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, walking, and more. When my mother falls asleep, they take care of chores like dusting and vacuuming. When they are with my mother, I never feel worried. In such a short span of time, they have become a part of our family. Always Best Care has definitely surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend their services.”

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“Very good senior care service. Very dedicated and competent people, I am happy I have the pleasure of knowing and working with them. I recommend their home care service in Flanders.”

Korry S.
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“The people from Always Best Care are very accurate, very concerned and very caring people. They listen to my needs and concerns as well as my mother's wants. Then they offer the exact person I need for my mother's care. This is the first time that I had somebody who is the owner and a nurse that shows up unexpectedly to check out that everything is doing well and that I think is wonderful. I recommend them to everybody.”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Long Valley, NJ work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's 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 ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

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.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

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, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Long Valley, 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.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

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.

Independence
Independence

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 an assisted living community. 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.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

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 to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be 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 in Long Valley, NJ 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.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

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:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

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 Long Valley,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.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced 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:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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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.

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.

Latest News in Long Valley, NJ

Work On Historic Long Valley Bridge Starts This Week: What To Know

The German Valley Historic District bridge is "a historic landmark in Long Valley and a vital link for local residents," officials said. |Updated Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 2:19 pm ETLONG VALLEY, NJ — Summer construction around the nearly 150-year-old South Branch bridge on Schooley's Mountain Road is about to begin.Morris County officials will begin repairing the stone arch bridge on Schooley's Mountain Road that spans the Raritan River's south branch on Friday.The project will cost around $1 million ...

The German Valley Historic District bridge is "a historic landmark in Long Valley and a vital link for local residents," officials said.

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LONG VALLEY, NJ — Summer construction around the nearly 150-year-old South Branch bridge on Schooley's Mountain Road is about to begin.

Morris County officials will begin repairing the stone arch bridge on Schooley's Mountain Road that spans the Raritan River's south branch on Friday.

The project will cost around $1 million and will include rebuilding the span's downstream wall as well as installing lightweight concrete and a waterproof membrane atop the arches, extending the bridge's lifespan by 30 to 40 years.

The upstream wall will not be rehabilitated because it is still in excellent condition following the addition of a walkway and concrete reinforcement on that side of the bridge in 1994, officials said.

According to officials, the township will incur no project fees because the county is fully funding the project.

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The bridge in Long Valley's German Valley Historic District is "a historic landmark in Long Valley and a vital link for local residents," according to the county.

The current bridge was built in 1906 and replaced the original structure, which was built in 1876.

"This is not going to be a fun place to drive around this summer. Sorry. But this is one of those things when you have historic structures, like we have, especially ones that everybody drives over 12 times a day, eventually, it has to be replaced," Washington Township Mayor Matt Murello said.

Steel arches were installed to support the stonework during a 1994 restoration, but part of the wall has deteriorated to the point where it requires full reconstruction above the arches, according to county officials.

The most recent restoration comes after emergency repairs were completed in February after a car collision damaged the bridge.

During the first phase of the project, the southbound lane of Schooley's Mountain Road will be closed while the contractor removes and rebuilds the wall, except from June 19 to June 23, when the bridge will be completely closed to all traffic from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The county estimates that the work will take 51 days, during which time northbound traffic will be able to cross the bridge as usual.

After the wall is rebuilt, the bridge will be completely closed for the remainder of the project to allow the contractor to remove and replace all material above the stone arches. This work is expected to take 21 days to complete, with the goal of completing the entire project by Aug. 23, 2023, when school reopens.

During the bridge construction, motorists will be detoured along Flocktown Road, Naughright Road, and Bartley Road.

For the duration of the project, the county will install temporary traffic signals at the intersections of Flocktown and Naughright, as well as Naughright Road and Fairview Avenue.

Officials stated that no construction work is planned for Sundays, but some construction work may occur on Saturdays and during the week. They may be forced to work on Sundays if the project takes longer than expected.

"What's important is that everyone during the summer will have access from north or south to all the township facilities, the senior center, everything in Rock Spring Park, as well as all the way down to the church. It's just going to have to be a little creative," Murello said.

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Restoration Of Historic Long Valley Bridge Planned For June

This summer, Morris County residents can look forward to a newly restored bridge over the South Branch on Schooley's Mountain Road. LONG VALLEY, NJ — Motorists should plan for detours this summer as Morris County plans to restore a historic bridge on Schooley's Mountain Road.Long Valley residents can expect a newly restored bridge across the South Branch on Schooley's Mountain Road, as the County of Morris Department of Public Works Division of Engineering & Transportation has planned a complete restoration.T...

This summer, Morris County residents can look forward to a newly restored bridge over the South Branch on Schooley's Mountain Road.

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Motorists should plan for detours this summer as Morris County plans to restore a historic bridge on Schooley's Mountain Road.

Long Valley residents can expect a newly restored bridge across the South Branch on Schooley's Mountain Road, as the County of Morris Department of Public Works Division of Engineering & Transportation has planned a complete restoration.

The bridge, a local landmark and vital link, has been in desperate need of repairs for some time, officials said.

The construction plans, which are set to begin in June, will include inspecting and repointing the arches, replacing the soil material above the arches with lightweight concrete, installing a waterproof membrane, restoring the stone parapet walls and repaving the roadway.

The construction was originally scheduled to begin in 2024, but plans were changed to expedite the process.

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"Due to the recent damage to the parapet wall on the west side of the structure from two recent crashes, the County felt it was in the best interest of public safety to accelerate a larger rehabilitation project originally scheduled for 2024 to this summer 2023," the County of Morris Dept. of Public Works Division of Engineering & Transportation said.

The county collaborated with Washington Township and its emergency services to plan this work and the detour routes.

During the construction period, southbound traffic (coming down Schooley's Mountain towards the intersection with Route 513) will be detoured for the entire time. Northbound traffic will be maintained across the bridge for the first stage, which will last approximately 51 days.

During stage two, the entire bridge will be closed for 21 calendar days.

The main detour route will be Flocktown Road to Naughright Road to Bartley Road back to East Mill Road. Residents and motorists who are accustomed to using Schooley's Mountain Road to get around will notice a significant change.

The project is expected to take 72 calendar days to complete, with the bridge reopened in time for the start of the new school year this summer. Longer workdays and weekend work are expected to ensure that the project is completed as soon as possible.

"While we understand this is a hardship to anyone traversing the bridge, this historic arch bridge has served the community for 120 years and is in need of rehabilitation work to allow it to continue to be of use for the community well into the future," officials said.

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Bridge Repair Project Moves Ahead Of Schedule In Long Valley

Schooley's Mountain Bridge is undergoing a lengthy rehabilitation project that will hopefully finish before the start of the school year. |Updated Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 11:09 pm ETLONG VALLEY, NJ — Residents have had to deal with more traffic and lengthy detours around Long Valley's center as the county continues to work on the 150-year-old Long Valley Mountain Road stone bridge.The bridge, which closed down fully for Phase 2 in order to allow the contractor to remove and replace all material above the stone arche...

Schooley's Mountain Bridge is undergoing a lengthy rehabilitation project that will hopefully finish before the start of the school year.

|Updated Thu, Jul 27, 2023 at 11:09 pm ET

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Residents have had to deal with more traffic and lengthy detours around Long Valley's center as the county continues to work on the 150-year-old Long Valley Mountain Road stone bridge.

The bridge, which closed down fully for Phase 2 in order to allow the contractor to remove and replace all material above the stone arches, has not been closed since July 10.

Weather permitting, county officials in charge of bridge maintenance have said that the work is expected to take 21 days to complete.

Washington Township Mayor Matthew Murello has since stated that the project is moving ahead of schedule and that he is hopeful that the township will be able to re-open the road earlier than initially planned.

To complete this project as quickly as possible, construction has been taking place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and most Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., officials said.

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The mayor stated that the town is anticipating getting an update on the potential new reopening date by the end of this week.

Phase 1 of the project, which began on June 16, was completed in less than the 51 days that had been planned.

"The goal is to finish the entire project by the time school reopens on August 23, 2023. However, since Phase 2 is starting sooner, the county hopes to have the roadway reopened prior to August 23, weather permitting," county spokesperson Vincent Vitale said.

For the duration of the project, temporary traffic signals have been installed at Naughright Road and Flocktown Road, as well as Naughright Road and Fairview Avenue. Detour signs have been installed for the full closure, and traffic will be redirected to Flocktown Road, Naughright Road, and Bartley Road.

The bridge's width will not be altered during construction.

The million-dollar project, which includes rebuilding the downstream wall and removing all material above the stone arches, will be funded by Morris County.

According to county engineers, the plans also include the installation of lightweight concrete and a new waterproof membrane on top of the arches, which will extend the bridge's life by 30 to 40 years.

Redevelopment Plan For Parker Road Returns To Docket In Long Valley

The Washington Township Committee will once again discuss the potential redevelopment plan for the Cleveland Industrial Center. LONG VALLEY, NJ — The Washington Township Committee will once again discuss the future redevelopment plan for the Cleveland Industrial Center, located at 20 Parker Road.Plans for the site's redevelopment were first made public last month when the committee reviewed the draft of the ordinance, which would allow the township's zoning code to be amended.The change was required to increase t...

The Washington Township Committee will once again discuss the potential redevelopment plan for the Cleveland Industrial Center.

LONG VALLEY, NJ — The Washington Township Committee will once again discuss the future redevelopment plan for the Cleveland Industrial Center, located at 20 Parker Road.

Plans for the site's redevelopment were first made public last month when the committee reviewed the draft of the ordinance, which would allow the township's zoning code to be amended.

The change was required to increase the number of permitted uses for the property.

The Cleveland Industrial Center, a 17.5-acre site on Parker Road, falls under the township's OR/I (Office Research/Industrial Zone), which has 17 permitted uses according to the township code.

Under those permitted uses, the township would be unable to develop a commercial recreation area, which the ordinance seeks to remedy.

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The ordinance calls for the addition of three new uses, which can be seen here:

The Cleaveland Industrial Center has a more than five-decade history of industrial operations.

During the 1940s, the US government manufactured explosives at the site. In 1947, the property was sold to a private company, and it has been used as an industrial park since the 1950s.

According to reports, a tenant that produced sodium and iodine salts discharged its process wastewater directly onto the ground behind the complex. Lanterman Machine and Tools, Inc., another tenant, is accused of discharging hazardous waste into septic systems.

When Fabritex Mills, a manufacturing plant, stopped operations at the site in 1986, it left behind approximately 1,000 containers of chemicals, including flammable solvents, caustics, dry chemicals and laboratory reagents, NJDEP said.

During the 1980s, 17 private potable wells in the area were found to be contaminated with volatile organic compounds at levels exceeding New Jersey Drinking Water Standards.

Washington Township has long been aware of the extensive environmental damage caused by the Cleaveland Industrial Site.

According to the 2009 Master Plan Reexamination Report, "the optimum redevelopment potential to address local priorities at this site will be nonresidential, employment-generating uses, and potentially mixed use, including residential use, depending on the condition of the site after clean-up and a local evaluation of the best reuse of the site."

While the redevelopment is not expected to result in significant changes or increases in population density, it is anticipated that the project will have traffic impacts both during and after construction.

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N.J.'s Best BBQ Is A Long Valley Favorite, Report Says

A Best of NJ list naming the best barbecue in the state featured a popular Long Valley location. LONG VALLEY, NJ — Most people don't think of New Jersey when they think of delicious barbecue, but there are still plenty of options for BBQ fans in the Garden State.One Long Valley restaurant has been named one of the state's best barbecue joints for 2023, according to a report.Website Best of NJ put together a list of ...

A Best of NJ list naming the best barbecue in the state featured a popular Long Valley location.

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Most people don't think of New Jersey when they think of delicious barbecue, but there are still plenty of options for BBQ fans in the Garden State.

One Long Valley restaurant has been named one of the state's best barbecue joints for 2023, according to a report.

Website Best of NJ put together a list of the best BBQ restaurants in New Jersey, and Pulled Fork BBQ ranked as one of the top North Jersey spots.

Mike Meredith founded Pulled Fork BBQ, which is located at 38 E Mill Road in Long Valley, in 2019.

According to the restaurant's website, Meredith moved to New Jersey from Texas in 1999 and quickly realized that barbecue in the Garden State meant hamburgers and hot dogs, not the ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork, and smoked sausage he was used to in Texas.

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Meredith started building drum smokers as a hobby and experimented with different recipes and techniques, eventually developing his own smoking style that reminded him of the Central-East Texas BBQ he craved.

"Menu mainstays include pulled pork and Texas brisket available by the pound. Other fan favorites include pulled-pork sandwiches, a Texas reuben, and sausage or pork tacos. Homemade sides, burgers, hot dogs, and desserts are also available," Best of NJ wrote.

Pulled Fork BBQ is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until it runs out of food. The closing time for each day is announced on the website and on the chalkboard out front.

Since its inception in 2014, Pulled Fork BBQ has made a name for itself in Morris County, even receiving a nod from NJ.com's team of food reporters who ranked New Jersey's 33 best barbecue restaurants.

"We are a small family business, working hard and doing what we love. We are thankful for the opportunity to pursue our dream, and for your friendship and support," the restaurant wrote.

Check out the full list of the "Best BBQ Restaurants in New Jersey" at Best of NJ.

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