It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Craig House 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“ALWAYS BEST CARE, Princeton Junction is the place to call if you need help in caring for a loved one. We have a brother and his significant other who were living independently and when visiting them realized they had not been eating or keeping their home clean. Since we knew of Always Best Care and heard of their excellent reputation we contacted them. They immediately stepped in and assisted us in knowing what steps we needed to take. After taking both our brother and his significant other to the doctors and learning that they had the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease, we met with Carmen who helped us set up a plan. She suggested that we start with a few days a week of in home care so that we would know that they were eating. She provided us with excellent aids that not only helped prepare meals, but also interacted with our family members to encourage socialization. These few days increased to five days a week which left us with Saturday and Sunday to monitor their eating. While this was taking place, Carmen helped us find an Assisted Living Community where they could move. We visited several in the area and decided on one after consulting with Carmen. She and Gimbert were always available to take our calls if we had any questions. They helped us with finding someone to clean out the house and assisted us in relocating our bother and his significant other to their new home. We have recommended Always Best Care to several of our neighbors who have needed assistance with caring for loved ones. Carmen is on top of any situation that needs attention. Whether a person needs an aid for a week, a month or indefinitely she arranges the right person for the client’s needs. Always Best Care, Carmen and Gimbert, cared for our family members as if they were their own family. We would not have been able to care for our family members as well as the aids from Always Best Care.Hopefully we will not need the services of Always Best Care again, but if we do we know that they will be there to help us.”
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“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
“Angela was a very thorough, compassionate, and kind aide.”
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“I am a current client of this provider I hired Always Best Care for Mom Monday through Friday. They are expensive, but that's the going rate, unfortunately. They were very reactive; I called them, and the next day, they were at the house doing the assessment to see what was exactly needed. However, there were two occasions where I called them and did not get a response back within 12 hours. On one occasion, I called them on a Friday afternoon, and they called me back on Saturday at 10:00. But, they're not bad. The person they recommended was wonderful. I don't have complaints about that.”
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 Reichler Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Monmouth Junction Diner or visit Fort Monmouth, 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 Monmouth Junction, 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 Monmouth Junction, 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 Monmouth Junction, 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.
The Sonesta Suites site has been marked for redevelopment. Here's what to expect: Patch StaffSOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The site of a hotel in Monmouth Junction could possibly be the location of new housing in the Township.Sonesta Suites at 4225, Route 1 in Monmouth Junction was recently marked for redevelopment in town.During Monday’s Council meeting, the developers gave officials an overview of what’s being planned for the site.Stephen Bush from PEG Developers told the Council that the new ...
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The site of a hotel in Monmouth Junction could possibly be the location of new housing in the Township.
Sonesta Suites at 4225, Route 1 in Monmouth Junction was recently marked for redevelopment in town.
During Monday’s Council meeting, the developers gave officials an overview of what’s being planned for the site.
Stephen Bush from PEG Developers told the Council that the new project would provide “quality, attainable workforce housing for the community.”
Around 20 percent of the units will be earmarked for affordable housing.
The project will also utilize an aging hotel built in 1980s and provide much-needed private capital investment to refurbish it, Bush said.
The location currently has 26 buildings including the clubhouse, housing 208 keys.
The new site plan is similar. “So the focus of our project would be to add parking where we can. We have identified up to 64 additional parking stalls. To better serve the needs of the residents. We will be updating the landscaping, as well as refinishing exteriors and interiors,” Bush said.
The new site plan includes 208 new multifamily housing units, containing a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom loft units. All units will have a full kitchen and living room.
The developers will also be taking over the management of the property. They will update the entrances, pool decks, exteriors, sports courts and bring modern architectural elements to the clubhouse, Bush said.
Attorney Joe Augustine, who represented the township in this matter, noted that back in February the Planning Board had approved the site as an Area in need of Redevelopment.
The redevelopment plan includes pedestrian bicycle access and an updated stormwater management plan.
The plan will go before the Planning Board during the Aug. 2 meeting. It will then come to the council on Aug. 24. The whole process is expected to wrap up by September.
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This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Arts & EntertainmentIACFNJ to hold Grand Navratri Garba celebration in Monroe on October 13-14 and South Brunswick on October 27-28, 2023 Singer Mahesh Mehta & live band of Entertainment Unlimited (Dr. Tushar Patel)Renowned playback & folk singer Rekha Raval & band (Dr. Tushar Patel)Indo-A...
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.
Singer Mahesh Mehta & live band of Entertainment Unlimited (Dr. Tushar Patel)
Renowned playback & folk singer Rekha Raval & band (Dr. Tushar Patel)
Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey - IACFNJ will hold their Grand Navratri Garba celebration in Monroe and South Brunswick on October 13-14 and 27-28, 2023, from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Monroe Township High School, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe, NJ 08831 and Crossroads South Middle School, 195 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852. The Navratri celebration marks the festival of nine nights during when Hindu devotees worship Goddess of Shakti Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. The Hindus believe Goddess Durga destroys all the evil propensities lurking the minds of her devotees, Goddess Lakshmi implants divine qualities in the devotee’s minds and Goddess Saraswati bestows true knowledge to her devotees. The tenth day also known as Vijay Dashami, commemorates the victory of good over evil. Fun and enjoyment are the aspects of the festivals, which sets the festive mood of the Navratri, as the name suggests, means nine nights. It is one of the most religious and important Hindu festivals which dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, the deity of Power. Each day of the nine-day festival is dedicated to the worship of different forms of Goddess Durga, which unfolds the religious importance of the occasion.
IACFNJ will hold this year’s Garba at two different locations and towns due to popular demand in South Brunswick and surrounding areas where culturally diverse neighborhood with highly populated Indian Americans in North Brunswick, Franklin Park, Somerset, Princeton, Hightstown, Princeton Junction, Monroe, East Brunswick, Robbinsville and East and West Windsor. More than 6000 people are expected to attend for these four days event to celebrate Hindu’s religious and cultural festival. For the past more than 16 years, IACFNJ Garba has been one of the biggest, non-commercial and family oriented, safest, well-organized and one of the high-class garba event in the state. The participants from all age groups from all generations will shake the floor with so much energy and variety of dance styles and costumes during the garba.
The cultural diversity of Central Jersey will be witnessed at the event where the attendees from various parts of Indian subcontinent living in tri-state and other residents living in this part of the country from South Asian countries will be seen on a dance floor. The special attraction of the event will be participation from high school kids of various ethnic and cultural back grounds which is rarely seen at any other Garba events in the country. The Goddess Amba Maa’s divine traditional Aarti and prayer will be performed on all days followed by the Prasad to all attendees. The center stage will be decorated with Goddess Amba Maa’s statue in a temple setting where the atmosphere will feel divine and traditional Navratri celebration like back home in India. The cafeteria will have food stalls of various mouth-watering and traditional Indian food as well as local vendors with various clothing, jewelry and traditional items selling which will be added convenience and attractions to the attendees.
The local business entrepreneurs, community leaders, local and state public officials and large number of Asian Indians will attend the celebration to support IACFNJ community efforts to keep Indian culture and heritage alive in the state. The IACFNJ dedicated and enthusiastic Executive committee, Trustees and other committee members and volunteers along with the entire committee members and volunteers are working very hard to organize this event once again to have a grand success. For further information about the IACFNJ Garba 2023, sponsorships, tables and tickets, please visit organization’s web site at www.IACFNJ.org or email at info@iacfnj.org, iacfnj@yahoo.com or contact Dr. Tushar Patel at 848-391-0499. The Garba tickets are available on www.Vibrnz/events.
South Brunswick's Monmouth Junction ranked No. 8 in Niche's 2022 ranking of 'Best Places to Live in New Jersey.'Patch StaffSOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — If you live in South Brunswick or more specifically Monmouth Junction, you've made a great choice, according to Niche.com.This week, Niche.com released its 2022 ranking of 'Best Places to Live in New Jersey,' and Monmouth Junction was ranked at No. 8 in the state, while ...
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — If you live in South Brunswick or more specifically Monmouth Junction, you've made a great choice, according to Niche.com.
This week, Niche.com released its 2022 ranking of 'Best Places to Live in New Jersey,' and Monmouth Junction was ranked at No. 8 in the state, while Kendall Park was ranked No. 25.
Niche.com uses up-to-date data from dozens of public sources including the Department of Education, FBI and U.S. Census to compile a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area.
The website considers various factors to compile the ranking including affordability, the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, public schools and more. Each community is then assigned a grade, on an A+-to-D- scale.
Here's how Monmouth Junction fared:
The pandemic played an important role in the overall ranking, said Niche. But it was mainly the township's school district that was the main factor for a family deciding to relocate.
"The pandemic triggered a new set of possibilities — suddenly, many individuals and families found themselves more mobile than ever before, and in the past two years they have continued to think hard about where they really want to live," said Luke Skurman, CEO and founder of Niche.
Here are the top 10 best places to live in New Jersey:
You can read more about Niche's process and methodology here.
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There are a total of 44 Target stores in New Jersey. Heck, I pass five of them on my daily drive to/from work.For this article, I am specifically focusing on one location, on Route 1 North in the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Like many Target locations, that store just went through a huge renovation. It's now brighter, more open...
There are a total of 44 Target stores in New Jersey. Heck, I pass five of them on my daily drive to/from work.
For this article, I am specifically focusing on one location, on Route 1 North in the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Like many Target locations, that store just went through a huge renovation. It's now brighter, more open, more modern, hipper, fresher, etc.
In addition, on a recent visit, I noticed a puzzling new addition to the parking lot.
Since Target's Drive-Up service launched in 2018, it has become very popular. (Especially given the surge in curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic.) Although quality can be iffy at times, I've found it to be a quick and easy way to shop. (When the app works properly, and they have enough staff, that is.)
And that's where the big change comes to play. The Monmouth Junction store is not only relocating their designated pick-up spots, but also expanding them. Big time.
24 parking spaces reserved for Drive-Up orders! Tripling their previous capacity!
I have never seen more than one or two other cars picking up at that particular Target store at one time. Maybe it gets busier at certain times of day or certain times of year (i.e. Christmas). But at first glance, this seems like a ton of added capacity. Overkill?
Let's think about why they would expend such time, money, real estate, and red paint to add all those Drive-Up spaces. I see four possibilities:
1.) Their parking lot is big enough, so why not.
2.) People —inconsiderate, busy, oblivious, or otherwise — will park in the Drive-Up spots to do "normal in-person" shopping. So the store decided to construct enough extras to accommodate all "legitimate" order pickups.
3.) Target has promoted they are ramping up the availability of fresh groceries for pickup service. More people doing their regular, weekly food shop there means they need more pickup slots. (A sensible, strategic decision, since the Monmouth Junction Target now shares a parking lot with both a Lidl and a Shop Rite.)
4.) Starbucks. In a February 2022 press release, Target announced "the company will begin testing the option for guests in select markets to add a Starbucks order or make a return within Target’s free, contactless curbside service through the Target app." Ah-ha — you can easily see how two dozen parking spaces would be needed for an early morning rush of caffeine and sugar crazed Starbucks fans.
I reached out to the Target PR team for comment regarding my observations, but have not received a response.
Whether you like online ordering and curbside pickup or not, it is clear this kind of shopping is the way of the future. I applaud Target and other retailers for thinking outside the box and pushing the envelope of technology.
But the next time I struggle to find an open parking spot at the Monmouth Junction Target? I will not be a happy camper.
Dan Zarrow is Chief Meteorologist for Townsquare Media New Jersey and, when he's not shopping 'till he drops, can be heard on your radio every weekday. Follow him on Facebook or Twitter for the latest news and weather forecasts.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Aldi is set to open next week in the Monmouth Junction section of the township.The new store at 4180 Route 1 is scheduled to open at 9 a.m. Dec. 3. The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to a release.The store is located in the Heritage Square Shopping Center in the space formerly occupied by Best Buy.The opening is part of Aldi's national expansion plan to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022, the release said....
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Aldi is set to open next week in the Monmouth Junction section of the township.
The new store at 4180 Route 1 is scheduled to open at 9 a.m. Dec. 3. The store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to a release.
The store is located in the Heritage Square Shopping Center in the space formerly occupied by Best Buy.
The opening is part of Aldi's national expansion plan to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022, the release said.
“We are dedicated to providing the communities we serve the best groceries at the lowest-possible prices, and we look forward to introducing Monmouth Junction to their new neighborhood grocery store,” Bob Grammer, Center Valley division vice president for Aldi said in a statement. “We are focused on continuing to expand and open new stores across the country because we want to do our part. We know now, more than ever, easy access to fresh food and household essentials is invaluable.”
EARLIER: Aldi to open in South Brunswick by year's end
A typical Aldi store is about 12,000 square feet of retail space and five aisles.
Each store, including the Monmouth Junction location, employs about 15 to 20 people.
In recent years, Aldi has invested more than $5 billion nationwide to retrofit existing stores and open hundreds of new locations.
Aldi has more than 2,000 stores across 37 states, including several locations throughout Central Jersey, including in East Brunswick, Edison, New Brunswick and Old Bridge.
This year Aldi has integrated several new safety features in all its stores across the country, the release said.
EARLIER: Aldi in Marlboro opens
For those who prefer to buy their groceries online, ALDI continues to grow its e-commerce services. Grocery delivery is available in more than 10,000 ZIP codes, and ALDI recently announced the expansion of Curbside Grocery Pickup to nearly 600 stores nationwide. Shoppers can visit shop.aldi.us to learn more.
For additional information about working at Aldi and to search current job openings visit careers.aldi.us. For additional information about Aldi, including locations, visit www.aldi.us.
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