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An exceptional Alzheimer’s and dementia care support in Hillsdale East, Fox Trail Memory Care offers an elevated state of living that promote an enriched lifestyle for the elders. The luxury senior living home is known to deliver resort-like hospitality in a warm and welcoming home-like environment. The senior living experience is supported by the vibrant atmosphere of the community driven by the comfort, security, and flexibility that management has uniquely designed for the needs of each individual.
At Fox Trail Memory Care, seniors cultivate a lifestyle that is carefully crafted for a new standard of retirement living. Its life-enriching memory care support services are based on their personalized care plan that ensures seniors reserve the rightful and deserving care as much as possible; such services include medication management, assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.), respite care and individualized memory care training.
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East is legally operated by Fox Trail Memory Care Living Hillsdale East, and administrated by Mercedes Marcelino.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Richard Thompson, JR
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 18 | This facility has 94% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 9 | This facility has 94% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has 89% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 67% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies and focused on informing individuals about privacy practices. Earlier inspections showed mixed results, including a substantiated complaint investigation on May 16, 2024, where inspectors cited a failure to update a resident’s service plan and deficiencies in documentation and care planning. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were limited, with the noted complaint being substantiated but no others reported. The record suggests improvement since the last inspection had no deficiencies after prior issues with resident care documentation.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hillsdale's city center to Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.71 miles to nearest hospital (The Valley Hospital)
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East is located in Hillsdale, New Jersey.
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| Brighton Gardens of Edison |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Edison (Oak Tree Road) | 118 | Yes | 64 | - | Brighton Gardens Of Edison | Mikaela Ellis |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#88 / 461 | A+ | 5 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#254 / 519 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#157 / 519 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#150 / 519 |
| Sunrise of Morris Plains |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Morris Plains (Littleton Road) | 108 | Yes | 49 | - | Sunrise Assisted Living Of Morris Plains | Ms. Andrea Martinez |
63.0%
Facility
63.0%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#365 / 461 | A- | 5 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#169 / 519 | 4
Facility
4
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#202 / 519 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#185 / 519 |
| Sunrise of Lincroft |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lincroft | 85 | Yes | 56 | - | Sunrise Assisted Living Of Lincroft | Ms. Wendy Mcguire |
68.2%
Facility
68.2%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#327 / 461 | A- | 5 | 5
Facility
5
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#361 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Brookdale Florham Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Florham Park | 77 | Yes | 55 | - | Brookdale Florham Park | Ms.. Leah Jennings |
70.1%
Facility
70.1%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#312 / 461 | A+ | 5 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#254 / 519 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#157 / 519 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#150 / 519 |
| Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hillsdale | 15 | No | 31 | - | Fox Trail Memory Care Living Hillsdale East | Mercedes Marcelino |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#1 / 461 | - | 1 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#82 / 519 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#113 / 519 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#195 / 519 |
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East is in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Hillsdale.
The legal owner and operator of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East is Fox Trail Memory Care Living Hillsdale East.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NJ state health department records, Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East's license number is D35014.
According to NJ state health department records, Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East's license expires on May 31, 2027.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East's occupancy is 100%.
Mercedes Marcelino is the administrator of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Hillsdale East.
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