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P: (201) 670-3956
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1 Harding Plaza
Glen Rock
1 Harding Plaza Glen Rock
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Phone: (201) 670-3956
Senior Services
One of Glen Rock’s greatest assets is its residents and our senior residents are a very valued segment in the town, contributing in many ways to the community at large. While individual concerns and issues will vary, there are some common issues and concerns that many senior residents will face.
There are many federal, state and county programs in place for seniors. The local services offered in the Borough complement those programs. By offering some of these local programs and services, many senior residents are able to remain in the community, living with as much independence and dignity as possible. Below is a list of those programs and services available to seniors living in the Borough of Glen Rock.
Glen Courts Mgt Office
1 Glen Avenue
Glen Rock, N.J. 07452
201-445-5276
Senior housing is located in the center of town within easy walking distance of banks, pharmacies, restaurants, dry cleaners, delis and other conveniences. Residents, relatives of residents and even those not from town, can apply to live in the senior housing facility. While senior housing enables a quality of life without the responsibilities of owning and maintaining a home, it is an independent living facility and not intended for those needing assisted living or nursing care.
While this is a Borough asset for our senior residents, the complex is run by an independent group. Applications for Glen Courts can be obtained directly from the management by visiting the management office or calling. There are 80 units available for seniors. Most are one-bedroom apartments, though there are several two-bedroom apartments available.
One of the biggest issues facing many senior residents is transportation to and from grocery stores, shopping, doctor appointments and other daily needs. The Borough of Glen Rock assists residents by providing a Community Bus, as well as discounted taxi coupons.
Senior Community Bus
The Senior Shuttle is a free service that provides transportation for Glen Rock seniors. The shuttle has a set weekly schedule that includes local grocery stores and shopping centers. It is also available to help residents get to doctors’ appointments.
The shuttle picks up residents at Glen Courts on scheduled shopping days. Residents who do not live at Glen Courts can call (201) 670-3956 to arrange pick up at their residence.
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Monday through Friday: 8:30am to 2pm
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Tuesdays: Grocery Store Trip (Shoprite & Stop & Shop)
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Thursdays: The Mall @ 11am
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Fridays: Kilroy’s @ 9am
The Thursday trips to local shopping malls include Garden State Plaza, Bergen Town Center and Paramus Park. The schedule rotates weekly; to learn more call (201) 670–3956.
Arrange A Ride:
The shuttle is available Monday – Friday between 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM to bring resident seniors to local doctor appointments. The shuttle will pick you up at home and bring you to the appointment, and then after the appointment it will bring you back home. To schedule a pickup, call (201) 670–3956.
Discounted Taxi Coupons
Discounted taxi coupons are available for purchase at a heavily reduced rate ($25 worth of coupons for $11) for Ridgewood Taxi by calling 201-444-1800. Coupons can be purchased at Borough Hall during regular business hours. Cash or checks are accepted. Using a taxi service provides a rider greater flexibility in scheduling appointments and for those times a ride is needed when the community bus service is not available.
Do you need to travel into NYC on an occasional basis? Free parking at the Glen Rock train stations is being offered by the Borough.
Below are the parameters:
- Available to Glen Rock residents, aged 60 or older.
- Eligible seniors may only obtain two placards per calendar year, no more than one per quarter.
- Senior placards must be reserved in advance through the Police Records Bureau, Monday through Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM. Applicants must contact the Records Bureau during those hours by phone or email, no less than two days in advance and no more than 30 days in advance.
- P: (201) 670-3942
- E: records@glenrockpolice.com
- Placards are subject to availability and do not guarantee a parking space. The parking placard is valid for ONE DAY ONLY and can be used in any resident commuter or mixed-use parking spot.
- Eligible seniors must provide identification showing proof of age and residency when picking up the parking placard. The parking placards must be picked up in person at the Police Records Bureau Monday through Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM. Permits may be picked up in advance of the date they are valid for, however, no permits may be picked up when the Police Records Bureau is closed.
The health and safety of senior residents is a priority. There are a few services available to keep Glen Rock’s seniors safe and healthy. These include:
- Emergency Assistance/Partner Program
Any senior resident living alone, or possibly needing assistance should register with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) so they can assist, and better prepare for your needs before, during and after a storm or other natural disaster. The OEM Management will assign another resident to communicate and check on your needs to keep you safe and informed. For more information and to register click here. - File of Life
All senior residents are encouraged to obtain a File of Life magnetic pocket kit for their refrigerator. The card enables medical personnel to obtain a quick medical history in an emergency. To obtain a File of Life kit or ask questions contact Joanne Perry or the Borough Administration Office. For more information contact Joanne Perry or Borough Administration Office. - Flu Shots
Flu shots are provided to seniors on Medicare B at no charge at Borough Hall in the fall. Dates are announced several weeks in advance on the website, via email and in the Gazette. The Community Bus is available to provide transportation to and from Borough Hall. For more information contact Borough Administration Office. - Health Consultation Service
This is a free program the Borough contracts with the County to provide a number of services including health history evaluation, blood pressure measurement, height and weight, individualized counseling and education, referral and follow-up, and confidential consultation with a public health nurse.
This program is held on the premises of Glen Courts at 1 Glen Ave on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. While held at Glen Courts, it is open to any resident. For more information contact Borough Administration Office. -
Visiting Homemaker - Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County, Inc.Registered nurses will guide and assist each person as needed - not only for seniors - help for family caregivers who need relief and new mothers and their babies, accident victims and surgery patients of any age who need temporary assistance. Services arranged for a few hours a week or up to 24 hours a day/7 days/wk. Billing weekly.
298 Union Street Hackensack, NJ
Email: intake@vhsbc.com / Website: https://bcbss.com/homemaker-program/
(201)488-0041 -or- (800)246-2402
There are a few Borough services available to seniors to assist them with activities which may be difficult to do particularly if they live alone, or are unable to perform on their own. Some services are provided by volunteers and are available as volunteers step forward to assist.
Big Sweep
The Big Sweep is a community program where volunteers sign up to assist seniors by raking leaves in the fall. Seniors can request assistance by calling the Borough Administrative Office at 201-670-3956. This program is dependent on volunteers signing up. Volunteers are matched with requests from seniors. Every attempt will be made to respond to a request for help, but there is no guarantee. For additional information contact the Deputy Clerk at 201-670-3956
Shovel 4 Seniors
Snow Removal is a similar program to The Big Sweep. Volunteers signup to assist seniors when it snows by shoveling their walkways and sidewalks. Seniors can request this assistance by calling the Director of Parks and Recreation Office. Volunteers are then matched with seniors who have requested help. There is no specified time frame as to when the volunteer may be able to shovel. For additional information contact the Director Parks and Recreation 201-670-3951 x1.
DPW Recycling Pickup
for those senior residents who live alone and are unable to place recycling to the curb for normal pickup, DPW can arrange to pick up recycling from the back of the house. This service is intended for those senior residents who are physically unable to put their recycling to the curb and must be re-applied for at Borough Hall prior to the start of each year. For more information contact DPW Office 201-670-3980.
Most seniors today are active and have the time to enjoy a variety of activities that include fitness, relaxation and learning. Glen Rock has a number of services in place with activities and programs geared towards seniors and/or at a discount to ease the financial burden to seniors.
Glen Rock Public Library
Contact: glrkcirc@bccls.org / (201)670-3970, ask to speak to a reference librarian / glenrock.bccls.org
- Book Delivery ‒ The Library can arrange to deliver books and materials to any resident who is homebound. To arrange for this service, call the Library and request to speak to a reference librarian.
- Large Print, Audio and Digital Materials – the Library has a large collection of large print, audio, downloadable audiobooks and streaming content. In addition, they can request materials from the 77 libraries in Bergen Count Cooperative Libraries Consortium. Materials from the Library and the consortium libraries can also be requested online through the library website.
- New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center – the staff of the Library will assist residents to apply to this state service, as well as assistance with using the service.
- Ongoing services – the Library offers many programs to assist seniors including monthly seminars about topics such as living alone, finances and other topics affecting seniors. The Library also holds monthly computer classes and will assist on a one-on-one basis.
Glen Rock Community School
Contact: grcs@glenrocknj.org / (201)389-5011 / www.grcsonline.com
- The community school offers a number of courses just for seniors or those about to become seniors on everything from fitness to estate planning to elder law to Medicare to getting the services needed to remain independent.
- A 15% discount on most courses is offered to Glen Rock senior citizens age 62 and over. The discount is not offered on the already discounted “Senior Semester” classes*, Broadway shows and cooperative classes that are offered at the Midland Park Continuing Education.
* “Nearing Retirement” classes are not part of the senior classes. A discount is offered to senior citizens on those classes.
Activities Club
Contact: Charlie Flynn / (201)652-2585 / www.theactivitiesclub.org
The Activities Club is for retired and semi-retired men of Glen Rock, New Jersey and nearby communities. The Club is a not-for-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its main goal is to provide a lively focus for the socialization needs of senior men through participation in group activities of their own choice and design. The Activities Club holds monthly general meetings and offers a variety of activities and learning opportunities, and, if willing, participate as volunteers in individual and community services.
Glen Rock Senior Citizens Club
Contact: Andy Curshen / (201)248-9436
The Glen Rock Senior Citizens Club meets every Wednesday at the Municipal Annex. The club organizes 9 day trips a year, has in-house events such as special lunches on St. Patrick's and Valentine's Day, plus speakers and entertainers. All seniors are welcome to hang out, play cards or any other game they like, enjoy the scheduled events and day trips or socialize with other seniors. Membership is $5 a year.
Middle & High School Plays
Contact: Deputy Clerk / (201)670-3956
Senior residents are invited each year to attend an afternoon dress rehearsal of the High School and Middle School musical plays at no charge.The Community Bus is available to provide transportation to and from Borough Hall.
Discounted Swim Badges
Contact: Deputy Clerk / (201)670-3956
Swim badges to the Glen Rock Pool are available to senior residents at the heavily discounted rate of $20 per person for the season.
CHEER PROGRAM "At home but not alone"
Contact: 298 Union Street Hackensack, NJ / (201)488-0041 / www.vhsbc.com
- Serving Bergen County residents in need.
- This program is provided by the Visiting Homemaker through a grant from the Department of Human Services. The program offers supportive services to seniors who are minimally disabled and homebound. Trained volunteers visit weekly, 2 hours/week and provide assistance w/ errands (grocery shopping, pharmacy pu, post office/library/laundry/lt. housekeeping. Call to see about eligibility and volunteer opportunities. This is a non-profit program.
- Volunteers also needed.
Besides services offered by the Borough of Glen Rock, there are many federal, state and county services also available. A few of the more needed services, seniors may wish to take advantage of are listed here:
Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) Program
The state of New Jersey offers a program to reimburse eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence. To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year. (The current year is 2022.) To learn more, click here.
Community Meals
Contact: Email Us / 201-447-8295 / www.communitymealsonwheels.org
Community Meals is a member of Meals on Wheels America Association, and is a private non-profit service organization that delivers meals to the homebound Monday through Friday, excluding six holidays. Volunteers deliver meals between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to clients in Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick and part of Saddle River. Office hours are 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. For more information about this service or to learn how you may help, contact them.
Volunteer Center of Bergen County, Chore Service
Contact: Maureen McCormick / Email Us / 201-652-2585 / bergenvolunteers.org
The Chore Service helps senior homeowners age 60 and over, as well as homeowners with disabilities of all ages to remain safe and secure in their homes by performing minor household repairs that they can neither do themselves nor get anyone else to do. Services are provided by Chore crews of volunteer handypersons, many of whom are seniors themselves. There is no charge for Chore’s services, but clients are expected to pay for the parts necessary to complete the repair.
Bergen County Social Services
Contact: Email Us / 201-336-7400 / 877-222-3737 / Website
Bergen County has a division dedicated to Senior Services/Aging & Disability Resource Connection. Help is available for those that are an adult 60 years of age or older, or an adult with disability 18 years of age or older, or a family member - a caregiver - human services or healthcare professional in a number of areas including:
- Adult Day Care
- Medicare
- Care Management
- Mental Health
- Determine Benefit Eligibility / asst with applications
- Pharmaceutical Assistance
- Food Pantries
- Reverse Mortgage Counseling
- Home Care Programs
- SAVVERS Discount Program
- Home Modifications
- Senior Activity Centers
- Housing
- Senior Lunch Program
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Tax Relief
- Meals on Wheels
- Transportation
- Medicaid / Other Insurance
- Wellness Check Program
An excellent tool for finding out more about services is the Bergen County ADRC Key Services Guide For Older Adults and Caregivers – Click here