St. Joseph's Rest Home

- St. Joseph rest Home
  
  St. Joseph’s Rest Home is a nonprofit State Licensed residential facility for elderly women, sponsored by the Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood since 1950. Our mission is to provide our aging parents and loved ones with a safe haven where they are cared for and are surrounded by warm and homelike atmosphere.
- room available
  
  Contact Sr. Regi Karumakkel 973-956-1921 email: [email protected]
- facility and services
  
  St. Joseph’s Rest Home provides family-style living and services in a residential setting for elderly women. The staff is made up of Religious Sisters who live on site. They help residents in all their personal needs. Our resident population comprises elderly women who need minimal assistance or supervision. In applying for admittance one must come for a personal interview and should be accompanied by the person who is to assume responsibility for her.
  The size of our facility, accommodating 23 residents, encourages the development of new friendships and the feeling of community with other residents and staff.
  Fire suppression systems meet State requirements. Safety and protection are our primary concern for residents and their loved ones.
- St. Joseph’s Lifestyle
  
  The environment of St. Joseph’s Rest Home is unique. It is situated at the corner of Front Street and Preakness Avenue in Paterson, NJ, facing the park with its famous Passaic River. The outside porch is a favorite place for the residents who enjoy watching students coming and going from Kennedy High School, during the school year and marveling at the color change of the trees as seasons follow one another. Not too far from the facility is the National Park of the Great Paterson Falls which visitors enjoy all year round.
  A chapel, on the Convent side, is opened all day for those who wish to have quiet time of recollection and reflection. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is also offered daily.
  The common areas offer opportunities for socializing. There are two large screen TV, a piano and a portable electric keyboard available for use by the residents and their guests.
- Activities and events
  St. Joseph’s activities and events take place inside of the Home. Residents are not required to participate; however, group interaction can be fun and rewarding for everyone. For those who so wish may also attend to nearby Adult Day Care Centers. Residents are always encouraged to suggest activities that are of particular interest to them. Residents and their families are encouraged to celebrate birthdays and special holidays together, whether at St. Joseph’s or their own homes.
  Meals and snacks
  Three nutritionally balanced meals are served family style in the dining area according to the following schedule:
  Breakfast: 8:00 -9:00 a.m. Dinner: 11:30 a.m. Snack 3:00 p.m. Supper: 5:00 p.m.
  Residents may have their own personal televisions and radios in their rooms, but they must be used with consideration. Volumes should be kept at a reasonable level, especially between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. when other residents are sleeping. Residents who are hearing impaired may be asked to use earphones.
  Leaving and returning to the Home
  Residents are encouraged to come and go from the Home as they choose. When a Resident leaves St. Joseph’s she should notify the staff on duty of the departure time, destination, and expected return time and log it in the Resident’s sign in and out.
  Use of common area
  Residents have unrestricted use of the Home's common area, including television, radio, games, etc. between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
  Visitors
  Friends, family members and other visitors are welcomed and encouraged to visit. Suggested visiting hours are 10:00 a.m. until 6:30:00 p.m. If necessary, other arrangements can be made. All visitors must follow the House Rules. Many of our Residents enjoy the company of young children; however, a responsible adult must supervise children visiting the Home.