Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center
In Dayton, New Jersey, Dawn to Dusk Wellbeing Center runs as a licensed Adult Day Health Care Services provider built specifically around adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s structured as a dual program, meaning the day combines more than one type of support rather than following a single track. The stated goal is a nurturing social environment, not a clinical one.
Two named pieces shape how that day actually runs: DDD Services and an After CARE Program. Together they suggest a rhythm built around structured activity during the day and continuity that extends past it, which matters for families trying to picture what a typical week would actually look like.
Joan Marie Granato administers the center, which operates under Parr Enterprises, LLC. The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 48, somewhat walkable. A few errands or services are within reach on foot, but most trips still mean getting in a car. State inspectors reviewing centers like this one tend to focus on two things: how care is planned and documented, and how resident rights are protected day to day.
For a family evaluating day programs for an adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities, the combination of a defined dual-program structure and a social-first approach is the clearest signal of what to expect here.
Community insights.
About this community
Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center is administered by Ms. Joan Marie Granato.
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. New Jersey state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (100% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 21 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 9 | This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 0 | 22 | This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0 vs. NJ avg 22).↓ 100% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 0% | 29% | This facility has 29 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0% vs. NJ avg 29%).↓ 29% better |
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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center | ADC | Dayton | 140
Facility
140
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#163 / 560 | No |
48
Facility
48
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#305 / 628 | - | - | Ms. Joan Marie Granato | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 414 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 412 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 412 |
| Peace Care St. Joseph’s | ADC NH SNF | Jersey City (Journal Square) | 139
Facility
139
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#170 / 560 | No |
97
Facility
97
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#3 / 628 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center, Inc | Ms. Maggie Tadrous |
89.2%
Facility
89.2%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#110 / 463 | - | 12 | 2 | 39 | 3.3 |
| Parker At Somerset, Inc | ADC MC NH RC SNF | Somerset | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 560 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#494 / 628 | - | - | Ms. Charlene Harn |
94.2%
Facility
94.2%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#40 / 463 | A | 12 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3
Rank
#247 / 414 | 6
Facility
6
NJ AVG
18
Rank
#195 / 412 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NJ AVG
2.0
Rank
#133 / 412 |
| Peace Care St. Ann’s | ADC NH SNF | Jersey City (Greenville) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 560 | No |
86
Facility
86
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#51 / 628 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | Peace Care St Ann's | Mr. Robert Reyes |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#124 / 463 | - | 10 | 2 | 24 | 2.4 |
| Little Brook Nursing And Convalescent Home | ADC NH PC RC SNF | Califon | 36
Facility
36
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#535 / 560 | No |
49
Facility
49
NJ AVG
48
Rank
#295 / 628 | - | - | Ms. Cynthia Bradford |
88.9%
Facility
88.9%
NJ AVG
76.6%
Rank
#114 / 463 | - | 11 | 3 | 99 | 9.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center
Who is the owner of Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center?
Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center is legally operated by Parr Enterprises, LLC, and administered by Ms. JOAN MARIE GRANATO.
Is Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center in a walkable area?
Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center?
According to NJ state health department records, Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center's license number is AD12004.
Are pets allowed at Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center?
No, Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center?
Ms. JOAN MARIE GRANATO is the administrator of Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center.
How many beds does Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center have?
Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center has 140 beds.
Has Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center had any deficiencies?
Dawn To Dusk Wellbeing Center has no reported deficiencies according to records from New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH).
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