NNJR Helping Cheshire Home

NNJR has been supporting organizations that make a difference in our community for several decades. Currently, we are supporting Cheshire Home as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary year. Located in Florham Park, NJ, Cheshire Home is a specialized care nursing facility serving young adults with spinal cord injuries and other neurological impairments. The 35 residents attend physical and occupational therapy sessions, are provided with transportation and recreation opportunities, and vocational and educational programs along their rehabilitation journey. The residents quickly learn how they are able, not idle, and are determined to get back to living an independent lifestyle again.

This year the need to upgrade the Cheshire Home infrastructure is even greater and they have requested NNJR's help in funding the purchase of new-technology beds. Each bed is $10,000. Unlike conventional beds these integrate resident/nursing communication by connecting to the new call bell system, status monitoring and are internet compatible. Funding for one or more beds is our challenge to the NNJR community.

In the past 40 years, Cheshire has served over 230 residents and expertly led each one through a rehabilitation process tailored to their needs and aspirations. The average residency is about 2-3 years, long enough to become family and develop lasting bonds. The dedicated staff, some of whom have been with Cheshire for over 30 years, work diligently to help every resident succeed to meet their personal physical and mental goals. Whether Cheshire is helping residents learn to cook, acquire new job skills, or learn to feed themselves again, their mission is to provide every resident with the means to reach their maximum level of independence.

Join NNJR is helping make another lasting impact on Cheshire residents!

If you have any questions or want to learn more about Cheshire Home, please contact Kim Boyer at kboyer@cheshirenj.org or (973) 476-9520.