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 Kip Homestead in Rutherford, NJ 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 Rutherford, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
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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“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider They did everything possible for my Mother. The aid was outstanding.”
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“Paulette and her team provide the best care, always. They even have a school that trains and certifies caregivers.”
“Having more people available when people come in would be good. They weren't really able to help us in our time of need.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“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.”
“I am a past client of this provider The agency was always very good in getting someone to come over even when the regular caregiver could not come.”
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“I am a current client of this provider They help with the everyday thing around the house. They take care of personal needs. I like the personal service.”
“I am a current client of this provider It gives me peace of mind because I work full time. They are very in tune to what my mother's needs are.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider They helped her out the most by being here to make sure was safe. They were dependable.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider They have helped because it makes it so that I don't have to do everything. They could pay the aides more.”
“I am a current client of this provider The caregiver we have is very well-trained. They have compassionate care.”
“I am a current client of this provider They send me nice people, and they give me a peace of mind. I like the owner.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider I can't walk, and I am in perpetual care. They respond flexibly to requirements.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider Their reliability has helped the most. They take care of my loved one very well. They have been always been reliable.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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!”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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”
“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.”
“I am a past client of this provider 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.”
“I am a current client of this provider Your manager is always nice and flexible, and the caregivers are sweet and wonderful. - Leta J.”
“Other 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.”
“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.”
“The staff is so supportive of me and my family. They have helped me through some difficult times. Always Best Care is more than just a residence, it is like family.”
“Magnifficent Senior Care What a great group of wonderful people who do a great job! We have only been a client of Always Best Care for two weeks - what a difference in can make in a person`s quality of life. Thank you guys!”
“A+++ I had never used Always Best Care before, but I am sure glad I did! The staff was great!”
“They provide great care to the elderly and gives peace of mind to the families. Thank you for what you do.”
“Thank you so much for all the wonderful assistance and live-in care you have provided for my mother-in-law. She`s getting so much more out of life now and we`re so happy. What you have provided her with is such a treat and eases so much of the burden off of our shoulders with all her training, experience and kind support.”
“Always Best Care is an excellent company. We have used Always Best Care a few times now and have always been more then satisfied with the service from them.”
“Great services, really. Highly recommend and will use again and refer. PRICE IS WHAT I WAS QUOTED OVER THE PHONE! 5 Stars in my book.”
“I am a current client of this provider 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.”
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 Memorial Park in Rutherford, NJ 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 Matisse 167 or visit Route 3 Bridge Historical Marker, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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.
Vango Development has launched leasing at Parker East, a new five-story luxury rental community bringing 86 residences, indoor and outdoor lifestyle amenities and convenient mass-transit access to 263 Hackensack Street in East Rutherford.Located just 0.2 miles from the Rutherford NJ TRANSIT station, Parker East offers spacious one- and two-bedroom residences priced from $3,250, with grand opening incentives of up to two months free. Immediate occupancy is available. The Taylor Lucyk Group is serving as the community’s exclusive ...
Vango Development has launched leasing at Parker East, a new five-story luxury rental community bringing 86 residences, indoor and outdoor lifestyle amenities and convenient mass-transit access to 263 Hackensack Street in East Rutherford.
Located just 0.2 miles from the Rutherford NJ TRANSIT station, Parker East offers spacious one- and two-bedroom residences priced from $3,250, with grand opening incentives of up to two months free. Immediate occupancy is available. The Taylor Lucyk Group is serving as the community’s exclusive leasing agent.
“Parker East reflects our continued commitment to creating high-quality residential communities in well-connected neighborhoods,” said Van Golemis, CEO of Vango Development. “The combination of spacious residences, a strong amenity offering and a location close to both transit and Rutherford’s downtown gives residents the convenience and connectivity they’re looking for today.”
Designed by MHS Architecture, with interiors by Childs Dreyfus Group and landscape design by Arterial Landscaping & Design, Parker East places an emphasis on natural light, contemporary finishes and comfortable, functional living spaces. The building occupies a prominent corner at Hackensack Street and Winter Place, with a dark brick base, clean contemporary lines and a decorative trellis framing the corner entrance. The community is also close to the shops, restaurants and entertainment of Rutherford’s downtown, complementing its proximity to the Rutherford NJ TRANSIT station. A bus stop is located in front of the building, providing an additional transportation option.
Homes at Parker East are appointed with upscale finishes and contemporary features, including oversized Pella windows that bring abundant natural light into the living spaces, high ceilings, luxury plank flooring, full-size vented washers and dryers, energy-efficient central heating and air conditioning, spacious custom closets with built-ins, smart-lock entry systems and private balconies in select residences.
Gourmet kitchens feature soft-close cabinetry in satin white European laminate and Boulevardier woodgrain finishes, quartz countertops, Kohler fixtures and stainless-steel appliances. Spa-inspired bathrooms feature European laminate cabinetry and quartz countertops.
Parker East extends the residential experience with lifestyle amenities designed around wellness, work and social connection. Indoor spaces include a resident lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center and private work pods, along with a pet spa, bike storage, Amazon Hub package lockers and ButterflyMX intercom system.
Outdoor amenities are highlighted by a signature rooftop sun deck with a fire pit and views across downtown Rutherford and east toward the Meadowlands and New York City skyline. A landscaped courtyard offers private barbecue areas, another fire pit and additional space for outdoor relaxation and socializing. Residents also have access to foosball and ping pong.
Additional conveniences include on-site management and maintenance, WiFi throughout the common areas, 114 parking spaces, 105 of which are enclosed, and electric vehicle charging stations.
“We’re excited to introduce Parker East to renters and showcase the quality and space these homes offer,” said Taylor Lucyk of The Taylor Lucyk Group. “The level of finishes, amenities and attention to detail, combined with the convenience of the location, creates a lifestyle that we think will appeal to this market.”
Parker East is the latest addition to Vango Development’s growing portfolio in the area, following the successful development and lease-up of Parker 106 and Parker 118 in neighboring Rutherford.
For more information on Parker East and to schedule a private tour of the building’s furnished model homes and amenities, please visit www.renttheparker.com or call 201.971.9633. The community is located at 263 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ.
Vango Development is a New Jersey–based real estate developer focused on thoughtfully designed mixed-use rental communities. Among its recent developments is The Parker in Rutherford, a two-building, 112-unit luxury rental community with 8,000 square feet of street-level retail that helped elevate a stretch of Downtown Rutherford near the borough’s train station. Through its projects, Vango is committed to creating amenity-rich residential environments that complement the character of the communities they serve.
It took one game to accomplish that feat.Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, Cam Skattebo ran for one in his first game back from injury and the Giants opened the season by rolling over Dallas 28-20 on Sunday night in Harbaugh’s New York debut. It’s just one victory, but it was a promising start of a new era.“We took steps in that direction,” Harbaugh said. “I think we’re on our way.”Dart made one smart throw after another,...
It took one game to accomplish that feat.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, Cam Skattebo ran for one in his first game back from injury and the Giants opened the season by rolling over Dallas 28-20 on Sunday night in Harbaugh’s New York debut. It’s just one victory, but it was a promising start of a new era.
“We took steps in that direction,” Harbaugh said. “I think we’re on our way.”
Dart made one smart throw after another, mixing in a series of well-timed runs to keep the defense off balance. He finished 23 of 29 for 230 yards passing, plus 54 rushing, including a couple of slides and a dive to avoid the unnecessary hits that punctuated his rookie year.
“Just seeing his arm talent, just seeing how he takes over the game — using his legs, making the right decisions, knowing the coverages,” No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers said. “He was not backing down. He was not going to lose, and I was right behind him.”
Likely made eight catches on eight targets for 78 yards in his New York debut after following Harbaugh from Baltimore, extending the training camp trend when he was consistently Dart’s top option. Nabers, playing for the first time since going down with a torn ACL in his right knee 350 days ago, had six catches for 69 yards.
“He’s just a guy where no matter what the coverage is, no matter who they put out there on him, you have all the confidence in the world that he’s going to make a play,” Dart said.
Back on the field more than 10 months since breaking his right fibula and dislocating his right ankle in gruesome fashion, Skattebo rumbled for 81 yards on 18 carries. After getting in hot water for doing a backflip earlier this summer, Skattebo brought back his signature celebration after running into the end zone untouched for the Giants’ first points of the season.
Dak Prescott threw a costly interception just before halftime but otherwise played well for Dallas, completing 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards and TD tosses to CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams, who also ran for a touchdown. Dallas benefitted from a series of defensive pass interference calls that extended drives.
The Cowboys hurt themselves with penalties — eight of them for 85 yards, not counting an early intentional delay of game. That included a taunting call on Williams after he scored that contributed to Brandon Aubrey missing the ensuing extra point from farther out and a face-masking flag on Donovan Ezeiruaku just before the two-minute warning.
“It comes down to discipline, and we had some self-inflicted wounds,” coach Brian Schottenheimer said. “I own that, and they own that.”
Their defense also did not look as improved on defense as they had hoped, at least in Week 1. After allowing the most points in the NFL last season at 30.1 a game, this was not far off, despite a new coordinator and some additional talent.
“Overall as a football team, we were pretty poor,” Schottenheimer said. “That’s certainly not our standard. We certainly didn’t come out of the gate fast enough on either side of the ball. This is a humbling business, and we got humbled.”
The Giants fumbled four times but only lost one: by Tyrone Tracy, who also put the ball on the ground during the preseason and missed a block that got Dart hit to go into Harbaugh’s doghouse. Fullback Patrick Ricard fell on Likely’s in the first quarter, guard Jon Runyan caught Dart’s in the second and Skattebo recovered his own in the fourth.
The Giants honored 9/11 victims 25 years later in a pregame ceremony, and Harbaugh paid tribute on the sideline. He wore an NYPD hat in the first half, then switched to an FDNY cap for the second.
Cowboys: Safety Malik Hooker hurt a forearm making a tackle on the final play of the third quarter. … Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown left with a hamstring injury early in the fourth.
Giants: Cornerback Deonte Banks was in and out during the second half while cramping up. … Fellow cornerback Greg Newsome was evaluated for a concussion and cleared.
Cowboys: Host Washington next Sunday.
Giants: Visit the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Sept. 21.
With injuries mounting in their wide receiver room, Gang Green is adding a veteran to its practice squad.The Jets will sign Sterling Shepard to their practice squad.The move comes after rookie wideout Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle injury that is likely to sideline him. NFL Network reported that Cooper sustained an ankle sprain, but his MRI results brought “positive news.” He is considered week-to-week.For now, Cooper appears to have avoided an injured reserve stint. Veteran Tim Patrick is already on IR be...
With injuries mounting in their wide receiver room, Gang Green is adding a veteran to its practice squad.
The Jets will sign Sterling Shepard to their practice squad.
The move comes after rookie wideout Omar Cooper Jr. suffered an ankle injury that is likely to sideline him. NFL Network reported that Cooper sustained an ankle sprain, but his MRI results brought “positive news.” He is considered week-to-week.
For now, Cooper appears to have avoided an injured reserve stint. Veteran Tim Patrick is already on IR because of a groin injury.
Cooper had just one catch in the Jets’ 23-10 victory over the Titans on Sunday, but it was impactful. On the opening drive, Cooper caught a 30-yard pass from Geno Smith on third-and-9, moving the ball to Tennessee’s 4-yard line. That helped set up Kenyon Sadiq’s end-around touchdown, which gave the Jets an early lead.
Shepard, 33, is familiar with the New Jersey area after the Giants selected him in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Giants, recording 372 catches for 4,095 yards and 23 touchdowns in 90 games.
After leaving the Giants, Shepard spent two seasons with the Buccaneers in a complementary role. He appeared in 27 games and caught 71 passes for 705 yards and two touchdowns.
Shepard briefly spent time with the Texans during training camp before being released during final roster cuts in August.
The signing of Shepard makes sense because the Jets lack depth and experience at wide receiver behind starters Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell. Isaiah Williams and Arian Smith are the other two receivers on the active roster, but they have combined for just 36 career catches and 258 yards.
In addition to bringing Shepard in for a workout, the Jets brought in JuJu Smith-Schuster. They worked out Tyler Johnson, who signed to their practice squad. The Jets also added safety John Saunders to their practice squad.
Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick suffered a groin injury against the Titans. Head coach Aaron Glenn did not provide an update on Fitzpatrick during his Monday morning news conference. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Fitzpatrick is expected to miss two to three weeks.
The Jets will also sign cornerback Jordan Clark to their active roster from the practice squad. He played in six games for the Jets last season after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
Gang Green released linebacker Jaden Keller and Xavier Newman from the practice squad on Tuesday.
Malik Nabers was so uncertain that his long-awaited return from a serious knee injury would happen on Sunday night that his family didn’t even come to the game.It wasn’t until his pregame warm-up at MetLife Stadium that Nabers decided to suit up for the Giants’ season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.“When I got out there, I just felt good,” Nabers said afterward. “I felt good. I got a little chill through my body and I was like, ‘Yeah, it’s time.’”Indeed it wa...
Malik Nabers was so uncertain that his long-awaited return from a serious knee injury would happen on Sunday night that his family didn’t even come to the game.
It wasn’t until his pregame warm-up at MetLife Stadium that Nabers decided to suit up for the Giants’ season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
“When I got out there, I just felt good,” Nabers said afterward. “I felt good. I got a little chill through my body and I was like, ‘Yeah, it’s time.’”
Indeed it was, as Nabers looked good in the Giants’ 28-20 win, finishing second among all players with six receptions for 69 yards.
The emotional comeback came more than 10 months after Nabers underwent surgery for a torn ACL and meniscus — an injury that cost him the final 13 games of last season and required a second procedure in the spring to clean up scar tissue.
After a cautious offseason ramp-up, Nabers was medically cleared to play in Week 1. But the Giants left the decision up to the 23-year-old wide receiver, allowing him to clear any remaining mental hurdles.
“He had to feel right,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “He had to feel like he was ready to go and he could protect himself and perform the way he wanted, and he did. Malik played a great game. He played a heck of a game.”
The No. 6 overall pick in 2024, Nabers dazzled as a rookie with 109 receptions and 1,204 receiving yards. He was off to a strong start last year, too, before he suffered the season-ending injury in Week 4 at MetLife Stadium.
The Giants hope Nabers can return to his Pro Bowl form, and Sunday was a strong first step. Nabers played on 36 of the Giants’ 68 offensive snaps — running routes on 24 of them — and looked explosive as he led the team with nine targets.
“No matter what the coverage is, no matter who they put out there on him, you have all the confidence in the world that he’s going to make a play,” quarterback Jaxson Dart said.
“Once he was able to feel those lights and feel the game-day environment, maybe he had a little bit of adrenaline, and then he’s just a guy who wants to play for this team, loves the game. I’m so happy that he was able to come back and have a game like this.”
During the team’s walkthrough Sunday, Harbaugh tackled Nabers to show the third-year receiver that he was ready to take a hit.
“I’m feeling good right now,” Nabers said after Sunday’s game.
“We’ll see how the adrenaline wears off, see where we’re at. I’ll get back to the treatment, get back to still moving forward. The recovery process is not done. Still got to do great work, still got to prepare for next week, prepare for practice, so we’ll see how we feel.”
Nabers wasn’t the only Giants playmaker who performed well in his return from a devastating injury.
Running back Cam Skattebo rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in Sunday’s win, which marked his first regular-season action since he suffered an open tibia fracture and a dislocated right ankle last Oct. 28.
Skattebo’s physical running style proved to be a tone-setter, and he delivered runs of 13 and eight yards during the Giants final drive as they ran out the clock over the last 5:21.
The second-year Skattebo was ahead of Nabers in his recovery progression all offseason, but there was still a curiosity as to how the 24-year-old — who totaled seven touchdowns in eight games last year — would perform.
And after Skattebo gave Giants fans a scare when he failed to land a backflip during an on-stage appearance at Fanatics Fest in July, the running back punctuated his first-quarter touchdown Sunday with a better-executed backflip.
“I feel like myself again,” Skattebo said afterward. “The guys, the training staff, the coaches, they’ve understood where I’ve been at. They understand who I am. They take my words for what they take them for, and they trust who I am. If I’m sore one day, they cut me [some] slack, so I appreciate them. I’m going to continue to kick a– and work my a– off.”
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Same old Dallas defense.Even with a new defensive coordinator — the youngest in franchise history in 34-year-old Christian Parker — and an overhaul of the roster, the Cowboys were just as bad as a year ago in a season-opening 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night.Article continues below this adMaybe worse, if that's even possible.The Giants had the ball three times in the second half. They had two eight-minute touchdown drives, then ran out the final 5:21 on the t...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Same old Dallas defense.
Even with a new defensive coordinator — the youngest in franchise history in 34-year-old Christian Parker — and an overhaul of the roster, the Cowboys were just as bad as a year ago in a season-opening 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night.
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Maybe worse, if that's even possible.
The Giants had the ball three times in the second half. They had two eight-minute touchdown drives, then ran out the final 5:21 on the third possession. New York was 9 of 10 on third down for the game before Jaxson Dart's kneel-down on third down on the final play.
Receivers ran free in the secondary, just as they did a year ago when the Cowboys gave up the most points with the fewest interceptions in franchise history. The run defense was porous in key moments — just as it has been for years now.
There was so much hype about the arrival of Parker and first-round draft pick Caleb Downs. So much hype about the Cowboys sticking to the business of football in the offseason while avoiding the soap operas that often surround them.
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Hype has been replaced by reality with the home opener set for Sunday against Washington in a matchup of NFC East rivals trying to avoid an 0-2 start in the division.
“Don’t flinch,” coach Brian Schottenheimer said when asked what he would say to Parker. “You’re going to get humbled at times. It happens. He’ll learn from it. We’ll learn from it. He’s going to be hardest on himself anyways, he and the defensive staff.”
Schottenheimer went off on the young players, unleashing an expletive while trying to explain why Dallas simply didn't cover running backs in the flat, repeatedly.
“Those are going to happen, and we have to coach the young players better,” Schottenheimer said. “But when you play young players, it’s part of the deal, and they need to learn quickly.”
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While Dak Prescott led the offense to touchdowns the only two times the Cowboys had the ball after halftime, his interception on an attempted throwaway late in the first half was the most pivotal moment in the game. New York scored touchdowns on either side of halftime because of it, breaking a 7-7 tie.
One of the problems the defense posed a year ago was giving Prescott and company little margin for error. Prescott wasn't buying talk of a 2025 replay, though.
“No, they did a hell of a job on the other side,” Prescott said. “I’m in this year, sorry.”
The Cowboys mostly matched the Giants with third down efficiency. Dallas was 8 of 11. The first of the three failed conversions came on the first series, when George Pickens caught a slant for what appeared to be a first down before replay assist turned it into fourth-and-inches. Schottenheimer elected to punt, making it a three-and-out.
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The Cowboys had one game last season when both CeeDee Lamb and Pickens failed to reach 50 yards receiving. It was the meaningless finale against the Giants when both played less than 50% of the snaps. Lamb did have a touchdown among his 44 yards on Sunday night. Pickens finished with 28 and had a huge drop on a deep throw four plays before Prescott's critical interception.
CB Cobie Durant, who led the NFL with three interceptions in the playoffs last season, is making a case to be a full-time player. He was in on 72% of the snaps and had the only pass breakup among defensive backs while also forcing a fumble.
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RB Javonte Williams had little impact — until his taunting penalty on the last Dallas touchdown when he held the ball out toward an opponent as he crossed the goal line. Schottenheimer said he planned to go for the 2-point conversion to try to get Dallas within six. Instead, Brandon Aubrey missed the 48-yard PAT try.
Schottenheimer said safety Malik Hooker has a fractured forearm, but the club will try to avoid an injured reserve move that would sideline him at least four games. ... LB DeMarvion Overshown is likely to miss at least one game with a strained hamstring.
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The Dallas defense entered Monday last in the NFL in Week 1 with an expected points allowed per play of 0.34. Even Carolina was better at 0.33, and the Panthers lost to Chicago 59-37. A year ago, one of the worst defenses in franchise history finished at 0.13 expected points allowed per play.
The Cowboys haven't opened with consecutive losses since 2010, when Wade Phillips was fired midseason with a 1-7 record as Dallas went on to finish 6-10.
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