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Q: Where is Parker located?
A: Parker has three New Jersey locations, including two nursing care residences, Parker at Landing Lane (501 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick) and Parker at River Road (1421 River Road, Piscataway); an assisted living residence, Parker at Stonegate (443 River Road, Highland Park) and an Adult Day Center program, Parker at The Pavilion.
Q: What residential accommodations are available?
A: The nursing care residences have private and semi-private rooms. Upon request, a resident may change from one type of accommodation to another, as suites becomes available. The assisted living residence has studios and one- and two-bedroom suites.
Q: How do I apply for admission to a Parker residence?
A: You may apply for admission by submitting a completed application and a $75 nonrefundable application fee. To learn more about admission to a Parker residence, please complete an
Admissions Inquiry form.
Q: Is there an admissions waiting list to be a Parker resident ?
A: There may be a waiting period for admission. Upon receipt of your application and $75 fee, your name will be added to the Parker Registry and be confidentially maintained until the need may arise for Parker services. The application process will ask you to select a desired status, either Inactive Waiting List, Active Waiting List for Assisted Living Residence, or Active Waiting List for Nursing Care Residence. Active-status applicants will be contacted by Parker Admissions. Parker is nonsectarian and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, or national origin.
Q: How do I change my status from "Inactive" to "Active" on the Parker Registry (waiting list)?
A: If you find your need changes at any time, you may contact Parker Admissions at (732) 545-8330 or (732) 545-1656 and change from "Inactive" to "Active."
Q: How can I determine my status on the Parker Registry (waiting list)?
A: Each applicant is assigned a Parker Registry number based on the chronological order in which the application and registration fee are received. Based on this number, Active-status applicants are contacted when a room in the residence of their choice is available. If the applicant is not ready, s/he does not lose his/her place.
Q: Can I tour Parker?
A: Parker offers tours by appointment in order to be available and give you the time you deserve to see the full range of services that we offer. You can make an appointment for a tour by calling (732) 545-8330 or (732) 247-1656. Appointments are available during the day or evening, on weekdays or weekends.
Q: Can I move from one residence to another?
A: Yes, you may move from one residence to another as suites become available.
Q: Will Parker be affordable?
A: Parker is a not-for-profit corporation governed by its own board of directors, all of whom are loyal and interested members of the community. Fees will reflect Parker's tradition of providing the highest standard of care at the most reasonable price.
Q: Do you accept payment from Medicare or Medicaid?
A: Parker at Landing Lane and River Road nursing care residences do not participate in either the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Parker at Stonegate assisted living residence participates in Medicaid. Parker at The Pavilion - Adult Day Center participates in Medicaid and other community financial programs.