New Jersey Eastern Star Home

03/09/2026

Inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Our residents live out those words every day. Despite full calendars of activities and programs, they always find time to help others—bringing joy, strengthening friendships, and building an even stronger community. Our residents teamed up with Ascend Hospice to put together winter survival bags for the Bridgewater Senior Center, helping ensure seniors stay warm and prepared this season.

03/03/2026

Valentine’s Day at New Jersey Star Home was full of festivity and Cheer. Thanks to twin brothers Neel and Sameer Sood, 6th grader, who, were awarded a $500 grant for their project, Valentines for Seniors. Thank you, Neel and Sameer for choosing our residents to take part in your project. Link to patch program below:
https://patch.com/new-jersey/bridgewater/bridgewater-twins-bring-valentines-cheer-seniors-kindness-project

02/19/2026

“Embracing your inner goofiness is the shortest path of joy and a healthy heart”

12/25/2025

Wishing you a season filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments. May the spirit of Christmas bring peace, happiness, and love to you and your loved ones.

With heartfelt wishes from all of us at the New Jersey Eastern Star Home – Board, Administration, and Staff. 🎄❤️🌟🎉

11/27/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Our Healing Family to Yours 🍂

This season, we are deeply grateful for the trust our patients place in us, the dedication of our healthcare team, and the unwavering support of our community. In a world that moves so fast, thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey to health, comfort, and hope.

Wishing everyone a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and meaningful moments.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! ❤️🍁

11/16/2025

✨ 𝓦𝓔 𝓓𝓘𝓓 𝓘𝓣 𝓐𝓖𝓐𝓘𝓝! ✨

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 has once again been recognized by 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 & 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 as a 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 — not just in one category, but in both 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 and 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Out of nearly 15,000 nursing homes nationwide, only 19% achieved this honor. And right here in New Jersey, where there are 𝟑𝟒𝟖 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟔𝟔 earned an overall rating of 𝟓 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓.

To stand among this elite group, and to do it consistently, is an achievement we hold with immense pride.

Because at New Jersey Eastern Star Home, excellence isn’t a moment. . .
It’s our everyday commitment. ❤️

Our 5-star rating reflects:
• Compassion in every interaction
• Skill and precision in every care plan
• Teamwork that lifts each other up
• A culture rooted in dignity, trust, and service

To our 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 — this recognition is 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬.

Thank you for showing up with heart, for delivering exceptional care, and for making our home a place where residents thrive and families feel at peace.

As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our promise: To continue giving the best care, every day, in every way. 🌟

Proud. Grateful. Inspired.
— New Jersey Eastern Star Home 💛🏡✨

10/08/2025

Calling all healthcare heroes! ✨
Get ready for an incredible opportunity to advance your career!

New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation & Nursing is hosting a Job Fair, and WE ARE HIRING!
If you're an RN, LPN, CNA, or looking for other department staff roles, we want to meet YOU!

📍 Where: 111 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
🗓️ When: October 23, 2025, from 7 AM - 3 PM
📞 Contact: 908-722-4140

Why join our amazing team?
🌟 Aside from excellent benefits, come work with a team that truly cares and makes a difference.

We're proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the BEST NURSING HOMES in 2025 and hold a 5-STAR RATING from CMS for Medicare and Medicaid services!

Walk in for an immediate interview! Don't miss this chance to take the next step in your professional journey. Bring your resume and your passion!

Share this post with anyone who's looking for a rewarding career in healthcare! See you there!

04/28/2025

We are thrilled to announce amazing news from New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing!

At the prestigious 2025 NJADONA (New Jersey Association of Directors of Nursing Administration) Employees of the Year Awards, TWO of our exceptional team members were recognized!

Congratulations to:

Yanick Etienne, CNA — 2025 NJADONA CNA of the Year
Maria Banegas, RN Supervisor — 2025 NJADONA RN Supervisor of the Year

We are incredibly proud of you both! Your dedication, compassion, and leadership embody the very best of nursing excellence. Thank you for making a lasting impact on the lives you touch every day.

The entire New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing family celebrates this outstanding achievement with you!

You make Eastern Star and NJADONA shine even brighter!

04/20/2025

04/18/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭


“They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.” - Psalm 92:14

As Holy Week gently arrives, it reminds us of something beautiful: that life doesn’t fade with age - it deepens.

Each of you carries a life rich with memories, laughter, lessons, and love. You’ve held babies in your arms, danced at weddings, worked through storms, and watched sunsets with grateful hearts. And through it all, God has been beside you, cheering you on, lifting you up, and smiling as you smiled.

Holy Week isn’t just about remembering sorrow; it’s about celebrating joy after sorrow. It’s about a God who knows our hearts, our aches, and our victories. It’s about second chances and fresh mornings. It’s about a love so strong, even the darkest day - Good Friday - couldn’t keep the light from rising.

In this season, may you remember that your purpose hasn’t passed. You are still blooming. Your laughter, your stories, your prayers - they matter. You inspire others more than you realize, simply by being who you are. And every day you wake up, Heaven rejoices.

Easter is coming, and with it, the celebration of life, new beginnings, and the unshakable truth that you are never forgotten, never too old to be used by God, and never outside the reach of joy.

So smile today. Share a story. Sing an old hymn. Say a prayer. And know that in God’s garden, you are a radiant bloom still growing - still beautiful, still needed, and so very loved.

02/19/2025

Celebrating Excellence in Leadership!

We are beyond proud to share that our very own nurse Wendy Austin, was honored today with the Excellence in Leadership Award at the 2025 Leading Age Awards Ceremony for Aging Services, held at the beautiful Boathouse Lake in West Windsor, NJ.

It was a privilege to nominate Wendy for this well-deserved recognition and to introduce her during the ceremony. Wendy's dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on our residents, team, and community. Her leadership goes beyond her role - she truly embodies the heart of what it means to serve in aging services.

A special moment that made today even more meaningful was seeing Wendy’s two daughters in the audience, beaming with pride as their mom received this honor. It was a powerful reminder of the legacy we leave, not just in our work, but in the eyes of those who love us most.

Wendy, you are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations on this well-earned recognition!

02/17/2025

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop

At the New Jersey Eastern Star Home, kindness is not just a word, it’s a way of life. The residents, alongside the dedicated Activity Department, recently embarked on a heartfelt project: creating handmade cat pillows for the furry residents of the Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS). With every stitch and every soft fabric chosen, these pillows were crafted with love, warmth, and the hope of bringing comfort to animals in need.

Their efforts were met with an outpouring of gratitude from PAHS, whose heartfelt message touched everyone involved:

“A Giant THANK YOU to your residents for the wonderful cat pillows they made. Our cats love them! Attached is a picture of Duncan enjoying his pillow. Thank you all 💗”
– Pattie, Plainfield Area Humane Society

Seeing Duncan, a sweet and content cat, happily nestled on his new pillow was all the reassurance needed that kindness, in its simplest form, can make a world of difference. These small acts, sewn together with compassion, are a testament to the power of giving.

At the heart of this initiative is the unwavering dedication of the Activity Department, whose creative projects inspire connection, purpose, and joy among residents. It is through their encouragement and the residents’ generosity that this heartwarming donation was made possible.

This beautiful exchange between the New Jersey Eastern Star Home and PAHS is a reminder that kindness is not measured in size but in the love and intention behind it. As long as there are hands willing to give and hearts willing to care, the world - whether for people or pets, will always be a little brighter.

Because kindness, much like a cozy pillow, brings comfort in ways words cannot. 💗






📸 courtesy of PAHS & NJESH Activity Dept.