Q: Does the Borough of Dumont have senior housing?
A: Yes, Penwall operates the Dumont Senior Housing located on 94 W. Schraalenburgh Way and 95 E. Schraalenburgh Way. Contact Marge at 201-836-4500 to request an application.
Q: Does the Borough of Dumont have low rent/low income housing?
A: Yes, there is low rent/low income housing at: 2 Aladdin Avenue (for further information or to request an application, call 201-336-7600); St. Mary's Senior Residence, 280 Washington Avenue (for further information or to request an application, call 973-743-2300).
Q: Does the Borough of Dumont have bus service for seniors, and if so, what is the bus schedule?
A: Yes, the Senior Bus Schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 2:00pm. The bus return trip from a doctor must be back in Dumont no later than 2:00pm.
Q: What towns can I book an appointment in?
A: Any town with an affiliation to Englewood Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Hospital and Valley Hospital. Also Veterans Facility in Hackensack.
Q: Do you take seniors to other places other than their doctor appointments?
A: Yes, we will take you to the following places: Doctor, Dentist, Chiropractor, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Post Office, Borough Hall, Nursing Home, etc.
Q: Does the senior bus take seniors food shopping?
A: Yes, on Friday mornings beginning at 7:00am; we shop at Stop and Shop only.
Q: Does the bus take seniors to activities at the Senior Center?
A: Yes, to Bingo on Mondays and all other daily activities if the driver can fit it into his/her doctor appointment schedule. On occasion we are too busy. The bus is available for all of our parties and affairs.
Q: How do I book an appointment for a ride or to inquire about an affair?
A: Call Donna or George at 201-387-5040, let the phone ring ten (10) times in order to leave a message. We will return your call.