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

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The community was always clean and we never saw anything on the floor when we visited, even when we visited unannounced. All the staff at the community were great; they were all very responsive to our emails...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Enjoy living in our brand new over-sized apartments with wonderful views of the Long Island Sound. Willow Towers is a not-for-profit Assisted Living community, licensed by the state of New York. Willow Towers provides an elegant lifestyle, which includes gourmet meals by our Johnson and Wales...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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Our family member was admitted to the fifth floor a couple of months ago. We visit him frequently and every time we visit we are impressed with every aspect of this place- friendly staff who treats patients...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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It is close to home. Dad took mom there weekly for concerts for several years. Some of his clients came to his beauty shop from The Osborn. It was a familiar place, known to be top of the line. A large...
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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.
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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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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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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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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She has been happy there. The care that they give is just fine. It's clean and the staff is friendly. All of that is very good. I chose this one because it came recommended by someone who also had their...
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.
OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human...
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We can't say enough about Brandywine Assist Living. After searching many facilities, and trying to find the right one; we had no doubt we found the perfect place for my mom. Not only was the staff very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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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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My Mom lived at TNW for 5 years & was well cared for by kind & patient staff, although she often could be difficult. I was there almost every day to learn how the different staff members worked, witness 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.
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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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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Wawayanda, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Wawayanda is $6,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton, NJ with an average of $6,690 per month.

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

Wawayanda, NJ
$6,924/mo
$6,857/mo

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

Wawayanda, NJ
$6,924/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,924/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,412/mo
Studio
$7,761/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,914/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,321/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Wawayanda

Recent reviews for memory care in Wawayanda

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.

Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

4.0
Under new ownership, the changes are noticeable almost immediately. substantial upgrades and repairs made on the building in the last few months since new owners took control. New roof, bathrooms installed, painting and landscaping to name a few. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Nice ...
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Wawayanda review score based on 1,471 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1471 reviews of 330 Wawayanda memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wawayanda 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

Wawayanda review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Wawayanda, NJ330 facilities
8.3
Vernon Center, NJ354 facilities
8.3
Hamburg, NJ348 facilities

Review subcategories for Wawayanda 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 1,471 reviews of 330 Wawayanda memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wawayanda 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.
Wawayanda, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Wawayanda memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wawayanda memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wawayanda, 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 Wawayanda 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 Wawayanda that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wawayanda, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.7%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.8%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.7%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wawayanda 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 Wawayanda Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wawayanda, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.4%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wawayanda 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 Wawayanda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wawayanda, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.2%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48.3%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.9%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.9%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wawayanda 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 Wawayanda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wawayanda, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
37.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wawayanda 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 Wawayanda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wawayanda, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.1%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
37.4%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 361 memory care facilities near Wawayanda, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Wawayanda, New Jersey are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, The Belvedere and Sunrise of Madison. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 361 memory care facilities near you in Wawayanda, 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 Wawayanda, 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 Wawayanda, 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 Wawayanda, New Jersey ranges from $900 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Wawayanda, New Jersey is $6,924. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wawayanda, New Jersey typically starts at $900. 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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