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Brother Bonaventure Care Center

655 E Jersey St 4th Floor

4.3(38 ratings)· Elizabeth average: 4

Part of Bonaventure Senior Living · 25 communities · 3.9★ average

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Quick Facts

What Families Think

Families generally describe Brother Bonaventure Care Center as clean and staffed by kind, professional nurses and administrators, particularly praising the 5th floor nursing team. One family reported a distressing experience with an unclean room and a lapse in follow-up medical care during a transfer for a serious infection.

The Good

  • Staff described as professional and caring
  • Nurses on 5th floor specifically praised
  • Facility called clean by multiple reviewers
  • Therapy and housekeeping staff praised
  • High overall Google rating from families

The Bad

  • One report of a dingy, odorous room on admission
  • One report of IV medications not continued as scheduled

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Brother Bonaventure Care Center is a senior living community in Elizabeth, New Jersey offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Laundry Service and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 38 reviews.

About Brother Bonaventure Care Center

Brother Bonaventure Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The community serves patients requiring post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care.

Families consistently praise the facility's cleanliness and the professionalism of its staff. Multiple reviewers highlighted caring and welcoming interactions across nursing, therapy, and housekeeping departments. One family noted that their relative experienced steady improvement during their stay. The admissions team, including specific staff members, received recognition for attentiveness to patient needs and responsiveness to family concerns.

The facility holds a 4.3 out of 5 Google rating based on 38 reviews. While the majority of feedback reflects positive experiences with care quality and facility conditions, the review base includes at least one account of serious concerns during a patient's stay that warrants independent inquiry before enrollment.

Types of Care at Brother Bonaventure Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

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Reviews of Brother Bonaventure Care Center

4.3overall · 38 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (38)

Shanta Brown

Jul 2026

via Google

★☆☆☆☆ (1 Star) I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to share our experience as my sister's advocate. My sister was transferred to this facility after being hospitalized for a serious bacterial infection that developed following surgery. She initially underwent surgery in June, was discharged, and was later readmitted to the hospital on June 29 when it became clear that her surgical wound was infected. She underwent another procedure on June 30, and cultures confirmed she had contracted a bacterial infection in the operating room. After identifying the bacteria, the hospital inserted a PICC line and started the appropriate IV antibiotics, which she must receive every four hours. The staff we met were courteous and kind, and I appreciate that. However, the condition of the facility and the admission process were extremely disappointing. When my sister arrived, she was placed in an old, dingy room that had a strong, unpleasant odor. The hallway and surrounding area also smelled unclean. For someone recovering from a serious bacterial infection, this was very concerning. She also has severe environmental allergies and claustrophobia, making this room even more inappropriate for her condition. In addition, after arriving, only her vital signs were taken. Her IV medications were not continued as scheduled, and we were told they were not available, despite the facility having advance notice that she had been approved for transfer. We selected this facility because it was presented as having a 5-star overall rating and a 5-star facility rating. Based on what we experienced, those ratings did not match the reality we encountered. Patients recovering from serious infections deserve a clean, sanitary environment and uninterrupted medical care. Unfortunately, that was not our experience, and I cannot recommend this facility.

tom termyna

May 2026

via Google

Took a day or two to get Rumiko going but once she started her improvement was steady

Stephanie Nehring

Apr 2026

via Google

I love this center- what a little gem. SO clean and the staff are all so kind and welcoming. The care is exceptional and compassionate.

Bernard Negrin

Jan 2026

via Google

I needed a long-term nursing home for my mom. This facility is very clean and state of the art. The staff is very professional and caring. Dania Landaverde, the Director of Admissions was my first contact with the facility, and she is very professional and caring as to my mom's needs. Yomaly Micu, the Business Manager is also very professional and helpful with any questions and concerns. Millie Ortiz, in Social Services reached out to me with interest in my mom. The nurses, Clara and Joy on the 5th floor are very kind towards my mom and to me when I visit. The whole team makes you feel at home. I recommend this facility to anyone needing long-term care for their loved one. Thank you all!

Ronnie O'Neill

Oct 2025

via Google

I want to recognize the staff on 5N. They were always professional and caring. I was a patient with multiple admissions between 2024 and 2025, and everyone there from Nursing, to Therapy, to Housekeeping, made my days pleasant and comfortable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brother Bonaventure Care Center offer?

Brother Bonaventure Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Brother Bonaventure Care Center located?

Brother Bonaventure Care Center is located at 655 E Jersey St 4th Floor in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

What do families say about Brother Bonaventure Care Center?

Families generally describe Brother Bonaventure Care Center as clean and staffed by kind, professional nurses and administrators, particularly praising the 5th floor nursing team. One family reported a distressing experience with an unclean room and a lapse in follow-up medical care during a transfer for a serious infection.

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