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The Medical Center is partnering with the assisted living facility to expand its elder care services (Paramus, NJ) – Paramus, NJ – Bergen New Bridge Medical Center announced a new partnership with Mill Gardens, an Advanced Standing assisted living residence, located in Midland Park, New Jersey. This partnership provides access to a wide array of quality services offered by Bergen New Bridge and adds assisted living to the elder care offerings of the Medical Center, which prioritizes senior health, wellness, and unique needs in their community health improvement plan. “It is a privilege to be able to bring to the residents and staff of Mill Gardens what Bergen New Bridge offers to our communities,” said Deborah Visconi, President & CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “We want to enhance the options and offerings available here and as a large healthcare system, we are going to be able to bring new programs, activities, and services to Mill Gardens, furthering the tremendous vision and work of the Laganella family.” “There is a bright future for assisted living, taking care of the safety and overall health and wellness of our residents with the help of our exceptional staff here at Mill Gardens,” said Nicholas Laganella, II, Founder, Mill Gardens. “We are excited about our new partner, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, which has done extraordinary things over the last few years and will enhance the lives of our residents.” Bergen New Bridge has been recognized for two years in a row as a Best Nursing Home by Newsweek. NJBIZ just acknowledged the Medical Center with a Healthcare Hero award for skilled nursing. The depth and breadth of the services the Medical Center offers will directly benefit Mill Gardens residents and staff. For more than 20 years, Mill Gardens has provided high-quality services to its residents and has a proven reputation among assisted living communities. Mill Gardens offers residents apartments with a well-sized living area, kitchenette with appliances, ample cabinet space, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bench seating, safety features and extra storage. Outside of the apartments, the common areas and grounds provide plenty of indoor and outdoor space for recreation, live performances, educational discussions, and more. At the announcement, a memorial plaque in memory of Anita Laganella, one of the founders of Mill Gardens was unveiled by several of her grandchildren. The memorial is the centerpiece of the Anita Laganella Memorial Garden at Mill Gardens. ABOUT BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth largest, publicly owned hospital in the nation. Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, long-term care, 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography). It is a leading provider of COVID 19 testing, vaccinations, and therapeutics. The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield, Englewood, and Paterson. Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at the hospital's CareRite Now centers located in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County. Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents and is a Veterans Community Care Provider. It is also a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Learn more at www.newbridgehealth.org. # # #