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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South River, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in South River, A Place for Mom can help. With 30 memory care facilities in South River, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in South River incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South River memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South River, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Greenwood Heights, Greenwood Cemetery and Droyer's Point.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Staten Island, Princeton and West Orange.

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Very beautiful and well kept. My bubbe was very happy here. She made a lot of friends and loved her room. I would recommend this place to anyone. The staff are very friendly and everyone smiles. I only had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence represents a new dimension in living for those who choose not to live alone, yet do not need nursing home care. In our innovative, assisted-living environment, the fullness of life continues. Residents are appreciated for their talents and...
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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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Nothing but praises for the staff caring for my father. They do all the extra things to make him feel comfortable and send me pictures when he is having a good day. The amazing Activities staff and the...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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Cost of memory care in South River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in South River is $7,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,859 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South River, NJ vs. nearby cities

South River, NJ
$7,480/mo
$7,564/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South River, NJ vs. the state and national average

South River, NJ
$7,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South River vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,480/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South River, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,823/mo
Studio
$7,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,464/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,375/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in South River

Recent reviews for memory care in South River

Brookdale Hillsborough

5.0
Overall I have no complaints of this community they have provided my mother with excellent care and have really made her comfortable in her new living environment. They have a great menu for the residents to choose from with a wide variety of meals. They also have a great activity program ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton

5.0
My sister entered FTMC in [date removed] -just as COVID was taking over the world. It was a painful and agonizing decision, but Fox Trail was incredibly helpful and encouraging from the beginning. The transition went so well, it felt like a miracle. My sister made a phenomenal adjustment and ...
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The Chelsea at Marlboro in Morganville, NJ

5.0
Our mom moved to The Chelsea at Marlboro a few months ago and her experience has been terrific! We are so happy that the staff has made her really feel like she has a new home. Her apartment is clean and spacious. She enjoys the meals and the activities. We feel comfortable knowing that if we ...
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South River review score based on 117 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 117 reviews of 29 South River memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South River review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South River review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
South River, NJ29 facilities
7.5
Milltown, NJ25 facilities
7.6
Sayreville, NJ24 facilities

Review subcategories for South River memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 117 reviews of 29 South River memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South River resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
South River, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
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3.8
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South River memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South River memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South River, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South River memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South River, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South River memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South River Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South River, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South River memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South River, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South River memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South River, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South River memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South River, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 memory care facilities near South River, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in South River, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Marlboro and Sunrise of Madison. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 30 memory care facilities near you in South River, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South River, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in South River, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in South River, New Jersey ranges from $151 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in South River, New Jersey is $7,480. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South River, New Jersey typically starts at $151. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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