Juniper Village at Paramus

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Juniper Village at Paramus

Juniper Village at Paramus provides senior living including both assisted living and Wellspring memo See Less

Our community is home to approximately 100 mature, vibrant adults. It is a place where our team of compassionate professionals nurture the spirit of life in each individual through Juniper’s distinctive programs that encourage active bodies, engaged minds and fulfilled spirits. At Juniper Village, we believe that the keys to healthy aging are keeping fit and staying socially connected. We offer award winning care and service via Juniper’s Signature Programs including our individualized Connections activities program and our innovative Connect4Life program for resident well-being. Through our Connect4Life program we provide coordinated clinical and wellness care on-site including primary care and physical and occupational therapy. Juniper Village at Paramus assisted living offers ninety-eight spacious one-bedroom and studio suites, each with private bath. Beautifully appointed, Juniper Village at Paramus provides a warm and gracious environment with a host of community spaces that provide opportunities for all types of connections in your third act! Our community features cozy living spaces, beauty salon services, nicely landscaped walking paths, a spacious courtyard and outside porches. Our Wellspring Memory Care neighborhood offers 22 private studio suites, each with private bath. Our Wellspring Memory Care community is a caring, secured, purpose designed neighborhood for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Through a life-affirming, therapeutic environment, we emphasize strengths and support wellness. Our Wellspring program is based on the small house model of dementia care

Our communities offer diverse opportunities for sharing, connecting, learning, dining, and dancing for senior living life! Our mission is to foster active bodies, engaged minds and fulfilled spirits. It is this mission, our shared culture, and our people which make Senior Living Life at Juniper distinctive and vibrant. When you come into one of our communities, we hope and trust you will feel our difference – that you will sense serenity and vitality, will experience the compassion and humor in established relationships, and will join people actively engaged in doing the things they love – whether that be a loud and active round of Wii Just Dance or enjoying the solitude of a quiet corner with a good book. It is all of this that defines individual quality of life and it is how we at Juniper, nurture the spirit of life ℠.

03/27/2026

Congratulations to our own Miguel Espina and JoJo Yamboa who completed this culinary masterclass!

A regional cohort of Juniper's Dining Directors gathered at Juniper Village at Lebanon for an intensive, hands-on butchery masterclass led by experts from Foods Galore, Inc.

The session provided our culinary leads with practical, hands-on training in:

▪️ Precision Butchery: Advanced techniques for beef and pork breakdown.

▪️ Yield Optimization: Strategies for cost-effective purchasing and sustainable product utilization.

▪️ Safety & Artistry: Expert-led sessions on knife safety and specialized cooking techniques.

Special thanks to our instructors:

▪️ Executive Chef Joseph Salvato (Recipes & Cooking Techniques)

▪️ Michael Palangi (Butchering & Knife Safety)

▪️ William O’Toole (Product Description & Utilization)

Juniper attendees included Kaitlin Santmyer and Adam Weill (Mount Joy), Luis Ruiz III (Lebanon), Miguel Espina and JoJo Yamboa (Paramus), Pauline Ricamara and Sonny Marin (Washington Square), Adam Sweetland (Forest Hills), Lori Chiodo (Meadville), Jeffery Toy (Devon), Anthony Ginolfi (Chatham), Bobby Maffei (Hamilton), and Melissa Lyons Emel (Brookline).

This training isn't just about technical skills—it’s about bringing the highest quality, cost-effective, and expertly prepared cuts directly to our residents' tables.

03/25/2026

Hello, spring!

The weather was absolutely beautiful, and we made the most of it with Music and Motion with Rafael outside! From the sunshine to the energy of the music, it was the perfect day to move, dance, and enjoy being together. We can’t wait for the next one!

03/24/2026

Our new favorite part of Fridays? Teddy Time!

This week, Teddy came dressed for luck in his festive Irish gear and brought even more smiles than usual. There’s just something special about the comfort, joy, and calm he shares with everyone he meets.

We're counting down the days until his next visit!

03/23/2026

We’re still feeling lucky after our St. Patrick’s Day celebration!

From festive decorations to fun necklaces, glasses, and hats, the spirit of the day was everywhere you looked. The energy only got better with amazing live entertainment by Harry Maitland Entertainment, who kept the celebration going strong!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable day—we loved celebrating with you!

03/21/2026

What an incredible evening celebrating Juniper Flavor Connections at Juniper Village at Paramus!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing partners who helped bring this tasting menu to life- US Foods, Mellone Produce, Rockland Bakery, Wild Fork Foods, Piemont Bakery Distribution, and Tomasello Winery. Each course told a story, and together they created a truly memorable dining experience.

Highlights of the evening included a vibrant roasted beet and goat cheese salad with Outer Coastal Plain Riesling, bold flank steak crostini with Pinot Noir, and a signature grilled salmon paired with Shore House Rosé, all topped off with strawberry layer cake and red raspberry wine.

A special thank you goes out to Brian from Wild Fork Paramus for jumping into the kitchen to lend his talent, as well as Juniper Dining Director Miguel and the entire dining team for their hard work behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. The collaboration and community spirit made every bite and sip truly memorable for everyone who joined in.

03/20/2026

This month we’re proud to feature our Connect4Life program! Reach out to our team to learn more.

Managing healthcare can be overwhelming! Scheduling appointments across town, communicating with different doctors, and tracking prescriptions can feel like a full-time job.

Our innovative Connect4Life program relieves that stress by bringing key healthcare partners on site, and having our skilled Medical Concierge coordinate it all!

For residents, that means personalized attention, fewer trips out for medical care, and more time for things and people you love.

For families, it means peace-of-mind, knowing there’s a team collaborating behind the scenes and paying attention to the details.

For healthcare providers, it means access to the complete, real-time information to facilitate the best outcomes for your patients.

The best part is Connect4Life works! Not only are residents happier - they’re also healthier. Third-party research shows Juniper residents are 50% less likely to require a hospitalization than peers.

Check out the evidence-based whitepaper to learn more.
https://junipercommunities.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Juniper-White-Paper.pdf

03/15/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with the River Edge Girl Scouts!

The girls spent the afternoon connecting with residents by conducting thoughtful interviews and learning about their stories. They also shared an inspiring presentation highlighting remarkable women throughout history and celebrated women in music with a joyful sing-along.

To make the day even more special, each resident who participated received a beautiful carnation from the Girl Scouts. Thank you to these amazing young leaders for honoring the strength, stories, and achievements of women across generations.

03/14/2026

We’re feeling the Luck of the Irish at Juniper Village at Paramus! Residents got creative with our latest craft, making beautiful tissue paper shamrocks just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The room was filled with laughter, bright shades of green, and plenty of festive spirit.

03/13/2026

Our Purim celebration in Wellspring was filled with tradition and the wonderful aroma of baking this year as we gathered to make homemade hamantaschen. This marks our second year making the pastry, and it is quickly becoming a favorite!

We are so grateful to Carla for sharing her mother Barbara's cherished recipe. Barbara is a Juniper resident!

Having a personal connection to the treats made the afternoon even more meaningful and, of course, absolutely delicious. It was a beautiful way to honor the holiday.

03/12/2026

Thank you, Helen!

03/11/2026

A recent article by Juniper's Liz Plozner Chalfa was featured by McKnight's Senior Living. The piece highlights why it is critically important to identify and treat reversible causes of cognitive decline. Read the full piece below!

It is crucial to raise awareness about the fact that not all cognitive decline is permanent or progressive.

03/08/2026

Don't forget to RSVP to our JUNIPER FLAVOR CONNECTIONS event by March 11th!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

186 Paramus Road, Paramus
Jersey City, NJ
07652

Telephone

+12012519600

Website

https://junipercommunities.com/

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