Hello
A nurturing place to grow, connect, and thrive
Welcome from Our Chief Executive Officer
It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to Magnolia Day Habilitation Services. A place where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
At Magnolia, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, build meaningful relationships, and live a life filled with dignity, purpose, and independence. We are honored to have the opportunity to serve you and your loved ones by providing exceptional, person-centered services in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Our mission is to empower individuals through high-quality, compassionate support that promotes personal growth, independence, and meaningful community engagement. We partner closely with individuals, families, and caregivers to create enriching experiences that enhance quality of life, build confidence, and encourage lasting success.
What sets Magnolia apart is our unwavering commitment to seeing the person, not just the service. We go beyond traditional care by creating opportunities for learning, skill development, social connection, and community inclusion. Our dedicated team brings compassion, professionalism, and creativity to everything we do, fostering an environment where every individual is encouraged to discover their strengths, achieve their goals, and thrive.
When you choose Magnolia, you are choosing a trusted partner who genuinely cares. We are committed to excellence, integrity, respect, and compassionate care, ensuring that every individual feels seen, heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
Thank you for placing your trust in Magnolia Day Habilitation Services. We look forward to welcoming you into a community where purpose, growth, possibility, and hope come together because every life matters, every voice is valued, and every journey deserves to be celebrated.
With gratitude,
Onekia Grier
Chief Executive Officer
Magnolia Day Habilitation Services
Magnolia Welcome Fort Lee's Mayor Mark J Sokolich & Councilman Harvey Sohmer
Person-centered care
Every program is tailored to the individual's goals, strengths, and preferences.
Community integration
We facilitate meaningful connections within the Fort Lee community and beyond.
Skilled, compassionate staff
Our team is trained, dedicated, and genuinely invested in each participant's journey.
Fort Lee, New Jersey - DDD Approved
A nurturing place to grow,
connect, and thrive
The Magnolia Adult Day Program provides personalized day habilitation services for adults with developmental disabilities — helping each individual live with dignity and purpose.
Now accepting referrals · DDD approved provider
Come Over and Get to Know Us
Our leaders have more than three decades of combined experience tailoring an environment that is rich, engaging, respectful, compassionate, and
- most importantly -- the belief in every person’s highest potential. We feel that confidence and lasting success come from purposeful risk taking
and mistake making. Come in for a tour, we'd love to meet you.
Services
We offer physical therapy and occupational therapy and podiatry care as well as complimentary hair clipping services
Life Skills Development
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Cooking & Meal Preparation
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Grocery Shopping & Budgeting
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Money Management & Financial Literacy
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Personal Hygiene & Self-Care
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Salon & Grooming
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Communication & Social Skills Training
Community Integration
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Local Park Visits
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Barnes & Nobles
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Bowling at Bowler City
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Shopping Mall Outings
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Group Outings & Field Trips
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Restaurant Outings
Health & Wellness
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Yoga & Mindfulness
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Walking Club & Movement Activities
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Sensory & Relaxation Sessions
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Gardening & Nature Activities
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Nutrition & Healthy Eating Education
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Music & Karaoke
You come in with the goals, we help meet them.
Let us know what you enjoy and we will do our best to make it happen.
Meet the Team
Chief Executive Officer
Onekia Grier
Onekia Grier is a visionary executive leader with more than 25 years of experience in social services, behavioral and mental health, community health, and nonprofit leadership. As Chief Executive Officer of Magnolia Day Habilitation Services, she provides strategic oversight of operations, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, program development, and organizational growth while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassionate, person-centered care.
Known for her collaborative leadership style and results-driven approach, Onekia is passionate about building strong teams, advancing innovative solutions, and expanding access to high-quality services that empower individuals to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Her unwavering commitment to service, operational excellence, and improving outcomes continues to transform lives, strengthen communities, and elevate the organizations she leads.
Director of Day Habilitation Service Canol Melle
Canol Melle is the Director of Day Habilitation Services at Magnolia Adult Day Program, where he leads program operations, regulatory compliance, and staff development to ensure high‑quality, person‑centered supports.
With over a decade of experience in behavioral health and disability services, he strengthens service delivery through evidence‑based practices and strategic program improvement.
A Touro University honors graduate in Psychology and current graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Canol applies his clinical training to enhance documentation, quality assurance, and participant outcomes. He is committed to ethical leadership, cultural responsiveness, and creating meaningful opportunities for individuals served.
