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Distinctive Living partners with senior living communities to provide assisted living, memory care, and independent living services. Their communities focus on providing holistic care in five Dimensions of Wellness — learning, connecting, activity, spirituality, and giving. Distinctive Living communities offer healthy, dietician-approved meals, places for worship, and opportunities to learn new life skills. Those seeking memory care will benefit from Distinctive Living’s Moments Matter program. This balanced approach to care supports residents with lifestyle programming tailored to their specific needs. With this thoughtful approach to care, Distinctive Living has earned 514 reviews and an average review rating of 4.2 out of 5.

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Mira Vie East Brunswick

606 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
18 reviews

Overall, we've been quite happy with Mira Vie. The staff are always caring and friendly and there are always activities going on. The facility is clean and the recent renovation is beautiful. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

"A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living. Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, andvibrant senior living."Mira Vie’s newly renovated apartments and redesigned lobby, lounges, dining spaces and salon have been thoughtfully transformed to...

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Gardens of Carleton

12400 Matthews Street, Carleton, MI 48117

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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7 reviews

My brother has been a resident of the Memory Care for over a year. The Gardens of Carleton is always immaculate. You won’t find a more friendly, caring staff anywhere. All questions or concerns are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Gardens of Carleton is nestled in the Village of Carleton in the Northeastern corner of Monroe County Michigan. Surrounded by local farmers and that small town country living you are looking for. Come and sit in the rocking chairs on our front porch and enjoy the views. If gardening is your...

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Mira Vie Manalapan

445 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
26 reviews

My brother was in Assisted Living at Mira Vie for less than two weeks and then graduated to memory care. We are still paying for the room at Mira Vie memory care although my brother has been in gardens of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Mira Vie Manalapan offers the very best of town and country assisted living.Located in the beautiful town of Manalapan, Monmouth County, fine shopping and dining are literally at our front door, surrounded by beautiful views of peaceful countryside and farmland. Step outside and relax under our...

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Mira Vie Warren

274 King George Rd, Warren, NJ 07059

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
19 reviews

It's 5 stars, although very expensive. They take very good care of their clients. I felt at ease. I live two hours away form my brother and I knew he was safe and well taken care of. The staff is awesome!!!...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Mira Vie Warren offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. Mira Vie Warren offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops,...

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Mira Vie West Milford

197 Cahill Cross Road, West Milford, NJ 07480

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
56 reviews

Mira vie is wonderful, thank you. [name removed] was great with all my questions. The nurses are great and the aides with helping my dad settle in.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Mira Vie West Milford is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...

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The Fairways at Naples

3053 Airport Pulling Rd, Naples, FL 34105

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
18 reviews

The facility was very clean and neat. Most of the staff was very caring. I felt that the management and communication was a little unorganized.

Provides: Memory Care

An elegant yet comfortable community that provides privacy and security while encouraging interaction through our many programs.Specifically for those who require continuous care, The Fairways at Naples provides proven, life enriching programs that combine each resident's unique life experiences,...

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Mira Vie Toms River

1657 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review Score
25 reviews

Mira vie has been fine, wish we had known a full interior renovation was going to be going on shortly after we arrived. Living in a construction zone has been problematic. They have been very accommodating ,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned lobby, memory care lounge, dining spaces, andcommon spaces have been thoughtfully transformed to elevate...

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Mira Vie Brick

458 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
31 reviews

They've been great. My only wish was if they had more of a welcome crew the day of move in. And a list of people to contact when you have questions. My mom didn't know she was supposed to sit at a certain...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed toinspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned lobby, memory care lounge, and common spaceshave been thoughtfully transformed to elevate everyday living and...

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Mira Vie Montville

165 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ 07045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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54 reviews

I have nothing but positive comments for the staff, apt size is perfect. I haven't had the opportunity to eat there yet. I would highly recommend Mira vie!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

"A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living. Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, andvibrant senior living."Mira Vie at Montville's renovations are complete — and we can’t wait to welcome you. Our redesigned lobby, salon, dining and memory...

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Mira Vie Brookfield

1 Brookfield Ct., Belvidere, NJ 07823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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17 reviews

The entire entrance process was straightforward and efficient. My mom was able to move into her spacious, one bedroom apartment within one month of completing paperwork. There are a variety of activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space. Mira Vie Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments. For residents with Alzheimer's and other...

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Mira Vie Clifton

782 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013

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8.4
Review Score
23 reviews

Overall, my experience was average. The rent increase was much higher than expected, and I wasn't aware that annual rent increases were part of the policy, so that came as an unpleasant surprise. The food...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Find abundant activities and top-notch, customized care at Mira Vie Clifton, in scenic upstate New Jersey. This secure assisted living community encourages independence in a safe environment, additionally offering memory care services to meet the needs of your loved one. Mira Vie Clifton is...

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Mira Vie Forsgate

319 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.3
Review Score
33 reviews

The communication from the very beginning was very good. It helped understand what my moms experience would be like at the facility. They communicate updates with my mom too which I appreciate. The only real...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Our renovations are complete, and we can’t wait to welcome you. Our newly redesigned dining, lobby, and salon spaces have been...

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Seascape At Naples

3490 Thrive Dr, Naples, FL 34105

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review Score
31 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that it is clean with no smell. The food is decent. There is a lot that can be done there such as different activities.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Mira Vie Fanwood

295 South Ave., Fanwood, NJ 07023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.1
Review Score
20 reviews

Overall, excellent staff and care. The food is usually good but could be improved according to my mom. I like the facilities and ambience. The staff has a way of being really friendly and not intrusive.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s renovations are complete, and we can’t wait to welcome you! Our newlyrenovated apartments and redesigned lobby, lounges, and...

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CaraVita Village

4000 Fieldcrest Drive, Montgomery, AL 36111

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
11 reviews

First, we live in New Mexico and have not personally seen CaraVita. I was involved with making arrangements for my brother, [name removed] to live there. My only experience was with [name removed]. [name...

Provides: Independent Living

At CaraVita Village, we know that you would rather not spend your retirement having yet another set of responsibilities. That's why we strive to make life easier for the active seniors at our community. We offer all the conveniences of home without the hassle of home ownership, which means you...

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Liana of Venice

2321 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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10 reviews

They have caring staff. It is clean with decent sized rooms. The only negative was some belongings went missing but that could have been due to resident himself or other residents faulty memory. I would most...

Provides: Memory Care

Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

4800 Idlewood Dr, Brooklyn, OH 44144

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
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39 reviews

Polite, inviting, informative, asking questions about what I was looking for and getting a sense of what they could offer to help them settle in easier. Spacious, natural light, clean surroundings. Friendly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Welcome to a new kind of senior living at Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care located in beautiful Brooklyn, Ohio. The community opened in November, 2018 with all new, state of the art programming for seniors needing Assisted Living or Memory Care. With a focus on wellness and...

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Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

1050 Medical Center Pkwy, Maumee, OH 43537

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review Score
20 reviews

I would not recommend the MC unit - it is much more like a long-term care facility where people get parked in front of the TV all day. They schedule 3 activities for the day, but they are almost always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Introducing Maumee Pointe, where our beautiful community becomes the backdrop to your new life and your fresh start. Be proud to call our community home with its well-designed, updated apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining, enriching activity offerings, and beautiful...

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Mira Vie at Bridgewater

680 Route 206 N, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
Review Score
34 reviews

The facilities are immaculate, her room is a good size, and there are bigger rooms, the menu is intriguing, but Mom is not thrilled with the choices, the activities are varied and fairly regular, everyone is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

New Name. New Look. New Beginnings.Experience the joy of what’s new: refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned gathering spaces have been thoughtfully transformed to elevate everyday living and spark connections. Come see...

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Mira Vie Tinton Falls

One Hartford Dr, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
Review Score
20 reviews

The staff is very warm; the meals are wonderful. I do think it was not a great fit for my Dad, who really needed more intensive medical care than the staff was used to providing. The staff here is wonderful....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Mira Vie Tinton FallsA Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed toinspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned lobby, memory care lounge, dining spaces, andcommon spaces have been thoughtfully...

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Twinbrook Assisted Living

3525 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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I have only been at Twinbrook Hotel Apartments for about three weeks, but so far, I would recommend it. The staff are nice and helpful. And the property is clean.

Provides: Assisted Living

Twinbrook Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Conveniently situated within four main zip codes—40205, 40206, 40207, and 40220—our community offers residents a vibrant and engaging environment to enjoy their golden years. Our dedicated...

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8.4
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515 reviews

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515 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored Distinctive Living with 8.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 192 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Distinctive Living has 515 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 30, 2026
Verified Review
Review for Mira Vie West Milford

Mira vie is wonderful, thank you. [name removed] was great with all my questions. The nurses are great and the aides with helping my dad settle in.


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 19, 2026
Verified Review
Overall would recommend

Mira vie has been fine, wish we had known a full interior renovation was going to be going on shortly after we arrived. Living in a construction zone has been problematic. They have been very accommodating , my mother has not been an easy resident.


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 17, 2026
Verified Review
Review for Mira Vie Brookfield

I would give them 5 stars. The staff is great, the food is perfect for my sister, and the activities are numerous.


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
June 11, 2026
Verified Review

What we like the most about the community are the activities and the overall value. We would recommend this community to other families.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anne H - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 5, 2026
Verified Review
Lovely assisted living community

The entire entrance process was straightforward and efficient. My mom was able to move into her spacious, one bedroom apartment within one month of completing paperwork. There are a variety of activities from crafting and karaoke to social hour and visits with Otis the therapy dog. My mom has found numerous activities that are enjoyable. The options for breakfast, lunch and dinner are many and my mom enjoys socializing with fellow residents during meals. Her laundry including sheets and towels are washed, dried, folded and returned every Wednesday, along with having her bed made and apartment cleaned. Living at Mira Vie at Brookfield allows my mom to do what she loves, not chores and housekeeping.


5.0
Marianne Stelmaszczyk - Toured community
Not Sure
June 3, 2026

Friendly all questions answered very clean. Still investigating but this place is a front runner! Love the staff!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Joe P - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 22, 2026
Moving Mom to Assisted Living

I recently had to make the most difficult decision of my life. My Mom is 90 and has dementia and was living with me for the last 2 years. I reached a point where i was no longer able to care for her properly. I reached out to Mira Vie and connected with Sunny. She was absolutely SPECTACULAR. She helped me through the entire process. I was not able to get my Mom to go willingly so I had to have an Ambulance take her to the hospital. Thank goodness I did as she had a very bad infection in her toe. Sunny talked me through everything. The day she went to the hospital I had to bring her belongings to Mira Vie. I arrived there and was totally distraught and upset about the entire situation. As I came around the corner to go to my Mom's room in tears, Sunny was walking towards me. She saw me and gave me a big hug and assured me everything would be fine. I will NEVER forget the kindness and compassion she showed me that day. Mom is now there since March 9th and adjusting well. Thank you Sunny!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

3

Activities

5

Staff

3

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Sharon M - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 20, 2026
Verified Review
A Hidden Gem

The apartment size is really nice. I was able to arrange furniture to have a living room and bedroom. I have never seen such a clean facility. Never any odor like other facilities. They always have activities and events that include the family. The entire staff is wonderful. They are always attentive to their residents and receptive to any concerns or requests of family members. The food: Well, my brother gained 22 pound in just 6 months living there. We couldn't be happier with our choice. We recommend it to everyone.


5.0
Tamera W - Toured community
Memory Care
April 21, 2026

It was great, they made us feel very welcomed and gave us a nice tour of everything. She also went over all prices and paperwork that we needed to know about.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
William - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 20, 2026
Verified Review
Highlights of Mira Vie

The facility is very clean and well maintained. It seems that they update regularly to keep things fresh and clean. We noticed while touring the facility, there was a lot of activity! Many residents and staff members were moving about engaging one another! We were greeted by many residents who seemed to be very happy and active! The staff has always been so helpful in all aspects of transitioning from facility to facility! They truly care about those under there care! They even visited my Mom while she was in a rehab facility! We have toured many facilities and by far this was the most inviting. My Mom and our entire family are so thankful that Mira Vie was our final decision!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Meredith B - Toured community
Not Sure
April 12, 2026

Every staff member at Mira Vie in West Milford was so kind and welcoming to us from the first minute to the last of our experience there. They laid out all of the options for our loved one and talked us through anything and everything we needed. We felt no pressure nor did we feel “sold to” - we got to see how the facility operates, what’s in the works, what under construction, etc… I am SO excited to bring our loved one on their own tour soon to (hopefully) fall in love with their new home. We could not have been happier with our experience.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Cindy - Toured community
Not Sure
April 7, 2026

Very nice feeling walking through the facility. Felt very comfortable. Nice to see the staff interacting with the patients.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
JB - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
April 6, 2026
Verified Review
Review for Mira Vie at Bridgewater

The facilities are like a 5-star hotel, always clean, dining room is lovely and always with interesting and tasty meal options, staff very friendly although sometimes hard to find/speak to administrators. Activities are nice but could use more. Pricing had been actually on the cheaper side although I realize that they will go up year to year. I hope that A Place For Mom puts Mira Vie on their list of places to consider. I don't believe that this was shared as an option to me for my mom when we were shopping. I found this place accidentally but so glad I did.


5.0
Kathy S - Toured community
Not Sure
March 31, 2026

The place is perfect for my aunt and her needs, our issue is that she’ll run out of money in two years and if she’s still alive we’d have to move her to a Medicaid facility. We haven’t made any final decisions yet but are thinking our best bet would be to go where they will take the Medicaid waiver. The facility is beautiful And homey though and the residents all looked happy.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
CATHERINE WRIGHT - Toured community
Not Sure
March 25, 2026

I thought the facility was really clean and nice. The staff was really nice and seemed very engaged with the clients

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

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5.0
Diane A - Toured community
Not Sure
March 24, 2026

I met with [name removed] who was very welcoming and knowledgeable and answered all questions I had. [name removed] was gracious as I missed out appointed time and had time for me to visit later in the day. The facility was very nice and still considering it as an option down the road.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Kay F Wiseman - Toured community
Not Sure
March 20, 2026

The room was very nice and large. I really liked the whole place. Very clean and every one was very nice.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anne H - Toured community
Not Sure
March 17, 2026

[Name Removed] and the staff are kind and helpful. [Name removed] was so accommodating, I was able to tour the facility prior to my mom’s tour. The residents and staff are friendly. There are so many amenities from daily activities that can keep an individual as busy as they choose, to so many different public spaces (dining room, theater, library, pub, bistro lounge, outdoor patios and the list goes on). So happy and relieved to find a place for my mom to live and thrive.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
March 11, 2026
Verified Review
Quality care

The facility is beautiful and always clean. Every time I go to see my Aunt, she is clean, smells nice, and dressed in clean clothing, which is something we weren't seeing in her previous place. The Care Partners are amazing! They are so attentive to the people living there and very friendly to family. They have taken time to sit with me and gather information about my Aunt, so they can get to know her and provide her with the best care possible.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Susan R - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
March 10, 2026
Verified Review
Review for Mira Vie Fanwood

This facility is very clean, updated, as a matter of fact they are currently painting and redecorating all hallways. My mother has no complaints at all regarding food or services. Everyone on staff is excellent beyond my expectations. My mother is thriving since she has moved in and it seems to be very happy. She has attended some of the activities in which she had a good time. She has become very social has made a few friends I just can't say enough good things about this place. Thank you so much for guiding us there.


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