Mire Vie at Warren
274 King George Road
Warren, NJ 07059
908-903-0911
By Katrina Musto
Mira Vie at Warren is not your average care facility. The name says it all. Mira Vie means “an admirable life” in Latin. With its incredibly upscale and modern layout that’s warm and inviting, it is easy to see why so many residents enjoy their new home.
With independent living, memory care, and assisted living, Mira Vie at Warren is home to a wide range of people. Residents may move in when looking to downsize from a larger home. Some are seeking more TLC and move in when being alone gets to be too much and some are frankly tired of cooking and having so much responsibility in their golden years.
“We are very social and follow that model, as we want to make their experience as social as possible,” says Elyssa Raucci, Director of Sales & Marketing at Mira Vie. “Most of the time, I listen to adult children tell me about how their parents prefer to stay in their apartments and are not that social, but after a few months, we see a change. When we take the legwork out of the planning an activity and all they have to do is come to an activity, we feel so good to make their days light and fun and allow them to meet people.”
Raucci considers Mira Vie at Warren to be home. She started at the front desk five years ago as the lead concierge and then moved up to sales assistant and lead coordinator of independent living. “Prior to that, I worked in hospitality. I always wanted more and to be able to help people,” she says, “COVID changed hospitality. I love to be around seniors and hear their stories.”
With 13 locations throughout New Jersey, Mira Vie has been in Warren for 26 years and most of the staff has been here for well over a decade. “Whether it is the front desk or the groundskeeper, we treat this like we are in someone’s home,” she says. “Our longevity of staff is what sets us apart. Our consistency is great for our residents, as it comforts them to see a consistent face.”
Mira Vie offers many activities for residents of all abilities. There is a gym that holds workout classes (Tai Chi and Zumba are popular) and also a library that offers a book club in conjunction with the Warren Township Library. They offer physical therapy from a local rehab facility and pampering at an on-site hair and nail salon. A driver is available 6 days a week to assist with taking residents to doctor visits and various stores.
Residents can also sign up for a variety of field trips. On a recent summer day, some Mira Vie residents took a trip to have lunch down by the water in Long Branch. Other outings include day trips to a casino or a play. There are pottery-making classes, birdhouse-building workshops, music lessons, and a gardening club.
One of the best features of Mira Vie at Warren is its very gourmet dining room. Similar to a hotel, residents can order anything throughout the day or night and everything is cooked on the premises.
If you are thinking about where to live in your next chapter, consider living the admirable life – at Mira Vie at Warren!