Former Bayard's Chocolate House In Cherry Hill Has A New Occupant

CHERRY HILL, NJ — The former Bayard's Chocolate House in Cherry Hill will become an office for a local home care provider.

For decades, Bayard's operated several "chocolate houses" in South Jersey, giving customers a homey atmosphere as they shopped for sweets. The Cherry Hill location closed in 2019 — months after Bayard's owner, the James Candy Company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Six years later, Countrywide Home Care will move into the building.

Countrywide Home Care employs caregivers who assist patients at their homes. The company has locations throughout South Jersey, Greater Philadelphia and the Pittsburgh area.

Countrywide will celebrate its grand opening in Cherry Hill from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4.

The event will feature food, games, a video game truck, bounce houses, raffles, music and other entertainment, while offering a chance to learn about services available at Countrywide Home Care.

Local community organizations will also be on-hand to share educational resources.

Countrywide Home Care's other South Jersey facilities, including the Pennsauken office, will remain open, a company representative told Patch.

The Cherry Hill building is located at 2325 Route 70 W.