Absolutely wonderful place with a caring, compassionate, and professional staff. Everything, food, beds, eating rooms, etc., is top-notch. I highly recommend Parker Nursing Home.
Nursing home
Parker at River Road
1421 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, Middlesex County
Parker at River Road is a skilled nursing residence set along River Road in Piscataway, right in Middlesex County. The home is licensed for 79 residents and follows the Eden Alternative philosophy. That model focuses on bringing daily life inside, giving residents regular contact with plants, visiting animals, and children from the on-site child development center.
Living arrangements include private and semi-private rooms that residents can decorate with their own personal items. Common spaces give everyone places to gather or unwind, including Center Court for everyday socializing and a nondenominational chapel for religious services. For quiet relaxation, the building features the Comfort Zone, a dedicated sensory space based on Snoezelen therapy.
Days here include group exercise classes, communal meals, and scheduled recreational programs. Residents can spend time outdoors walking along the Tranquility Trail, sitting in the sensory garden, or relaxing on the open-air patios. Dining brings people together over familiar, favorite dishes, with drinks and snacks kept on hand around the clock.
Care is delivered 24 hours a day by skilled nursing staff and visiting physicians. The clinical team can support specialized medical needs, including peritoneal dialysis, IV therapy, and on-site lab work. Because Parker at River Road operates purely as a private-pay nursing residence, it suits individuals seeking personalized long-term nursing care who do not plan to use Medicaid or Medicare.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Physician services
- Peritoneal dialysis
- IV therapy for an additional fee
- Laboratory work for an additional fee
- Medical supplies as needed for an additional fee
- Medication administration for an additional fee
Amenities
Dining
- Daily dining with resident favorite foods
- Always-available beverages and refreshments
- Guest meals for an additional fee
Living spaces
- Private rooms
- Semi-private rooms
- The Center Court social area
- Nondenominational chapel
- The Comfort Zone sensory space using Snoezelen principles
Grounds and outdoors
- Outdoor patios
- Tranquility Trail
- Sensory garden
Activities and wellness
- Recreational activities
- Group exercise classes
- Visits with children from the on-site child development center
- Interaction with animals and plants
- Spiritual and pastoral counseling
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Personal laundry services
- Social services
- Beauty parlor for an additional fee
- Dry cleaning services for an additional fee
- Resident phone service for an additional fee
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Reviews
Reviews on Google
4.49 reviews on Google
It is difficult to find a skilled nursing facility. The team truly cares about their patients. From the admission process (Deborah) to the nursing staff (Hannah) and all in between, everyone provides outstanding care and takes great pride in what they do. Their facility is nice, and I would felt comfortable admitting a loved one here. Although my mother wasn't here long, the time she was there was handled with such care.
My 97 year old mom came to Parker Life as a result of several hospital stays with many serious illnesses. The place in general was very nice. Clean. The food was awful according to my mom. She never really ate it. The staff was a mixed story Some nurses were very nice and others were not.. At first they seemed good, but after an incident with leaving my mother out in the hallway because she tried getting out of bed while nurses were working on getting medication out to everyone. The only thing was the nurse who brought her out in the hallway failed to reattach her oxygen that she very much needed to help her breath. When I came in the morning and saw her without her oxygen I could not believe what I was seeing. I do not know how long she didn't have oxygen, but I can imagine putting her in a wheelchair(and that takes some time) and moving her down the hall a bit from her room and then going back for her tray table, it had to be some time without it. My mom has a lot of trouble when not using it. How can a trained nurse do that to someone they are supposed to care for?She needed that oxygen. The cameras in the hallway showed the whole disgusting event One of the Directors (a doctor) apologized but it didn't mean anything The night my mother passed away there, I was standing outside her door in hall waiting for her to get changed and cleaned up and because I was there outside door and not down the hall (the curtains were drawn around her bed so couldn't see anything) and the aid cleaning her came over and slammed the door shut practically in my face. I have seen residents crying in the hallway and some saying they would give money to get them out of there. In the 10 days my mom was there, I could say there was nothing really good about this place This place is not all what its claimed to be. Not at all. Thinking about it now, it was the biggest mistake we ever made bringing her here.
Mainly staffed by kind, caring people. The home is clean, safe and friendly for its residents and families.
Nice facility
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Location
1421 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
License
- License number
- 061213
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 08/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 79 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Private pay
- Special care offered
- Peritoneal dialysis
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 11/9/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- FRANCIS E. PARKER MEMORIAL HOME INC.
Frequently asked questions
What level of care is provided at Parker at River Road?+
Parker at River Road is a 79-bed licensed long-term care facility providing 24-hour skilled nursing care. It also supports clinical needs such as peritoneal dialysis, physician oversight, and IV therapy.
What room styles are available?+
The residence provides both private and semi-private bedrooms. Residents are welcome to bring personal decorations to make their space feel like home.
Does Parker at River Road accept Medicare or Medicaid?+
No, this home operates entirely as a private-pay residence. It does not accept Medicare or Medicaid payments for long-term care.
What outdoor and sensory spaces are on the grounds?+
Residents have access to outdoor patios, a dedicated sensory garden, and the Tranquility Trail. Inside, there is also the Comfort Zone, which uses Snoezelen therapy principles for sensory relaxation.
Do residents interact with children or pets?+
Yes, children from the on-site child development center visit the residence. As an Eden Alternative community, daily life also incorporates regular interaction with live plants and animals.
Can family members join residents for meals?+
Yes, meals are served every day with snacks and drinks always available. Families can also purchase guest meals to dine alongside their loved ones.
What services require an extra charge?+
Additional fees apply for beauty parlor appointments, dry cleaning, personal phone service, IV therapy, medications, lab tests, and specific medical supplies.