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1818 Photos available
8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
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This is a place full of amazing people! So many active seniors, engaged in living their lives fully, working - in large ways or small, to the best of their abilities - to make the world a better place.
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Fellowship Community serves the needs of elder members through the various phases of aging, from living independently in apartments to needing direct, one-on-one care. Our Members are able to age in place all the way through end of life in a loving, homey environment.The Fellowship stands...
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55 Photos available
9.9
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75 reviews
9.9
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75 reviews
5 star
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They treat you like family, they inform you each time there is any issue not matter how slight. They have many different activities and special events. For my brother he is much more engaged and goes out...
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.
When visitors come to Van Dyk Park Place, they immediately notice the friendly and pleasant surroundings here. Owned for sixty years by the Van Dyk family, our CEO, Bob Van Dyk, is dedicated to giving the highest level of care to our residents and patients alike. Park Place is decorated warmly,...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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51 reviews
9.8
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51 reviews
5 star
72%
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I introduced Brookdale to the POA for the ultimate resident. My contact was introductory. I found that they tried hard to match economic situation of the client in consideration of initial services required....
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.
Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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85 reviews
9.4
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85 reviews
5 star
43%
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My Mom has been in Juniper for about 3 months now and is having a wonderful experience. She is absolutely thriving. The director [name removed] is so wonderful to work with. And I can't forget to mention how...
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.
Juniper Village at Paramus is a lively community that offers both standard assisted living for those needing a little help with activities of daily life and a secure memory care environment designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders.Lovely outdoor walking paths...
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1111 Photos available
9.3
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10 reviews
9.3
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10 reviews
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The people who work there and there dedication. Yes we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience so far.
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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2222 Photos available
9.7
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31 reviews
9.7
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31 reviews
5 star
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I am thrilled to be here. Beautiful grounds surroundings outside and inside very inviting with wonderful staff to help with anything. Clean as can be with wonderful living room, activity rooms, arts and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Arbor Terrace Teaneck provides residents with a lifestyle focused on wellness and meaningful social connections. You’ll love connecting with new friends and pursuing the retirement lifestyle you have only dreamed of. At Arbor Terrace Teaneck, relationships are the foundation of our community. We...
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1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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48 reviews
9.1
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48 reviews
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First rate experience if your loved one has to be in an assisted living and or memory care unit. Dining first class and facility is clean. Friendly and loving staff. The one negative like similar facilities...
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.
Assisted living in Paramus, NJ, begins with Sunrise of Paramus, a cozy community filled with the warmest touches of home. Our very convenient location makes visiting loved ones easy. We’re just 20 minutes from the George Washington Bridge and close to all major highways.Our fantastic staff...
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44 Photos available
9.0
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39 reviews
9.0
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39 reviews
5 star
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My grandma moved into a 1 bedroom apartment at the Cupola when she was an active, vibrant woman with mild cognitive impairment. She lived at the Cupola for 7 1/2 years. Over that time her memory impairment...
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.
CareOne at the Cupola is an assisted living community located in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County and home to just over 26,000 people. Paramus is a wonderful borough with parks, golf, tennis shopping malls, small eateries and convenient access to interstates to New York. Residents will enjoy...
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2020 Photos available
9.6
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23 reviews
9.6
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23 reviews
5 star
64%
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Plenty of space inside and out. Fact that you can move from a ALS to an IL apartment when ready. Parking on site if you have a vehicle. Probably not something you want to publicize but my brother enjoys his...
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.
Hudson Hills Senior Living invites residents to a home of endless possibilities, growth and comfort. Residents choose from spacious studio, one and two bedroom apartments and live a maintenance-free lifestyle. All daily amenities are included in this North Bergen, New Jersey Independent Living...
Photo of Sunrise of Cresskill
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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38 reviews
9.0
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38 reviews
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We chose Sunrise of Cresskill because of the location for the family to visit, price, upkeep was beautiful. Sometimes it took a while to get a response from a nurse or doctor, especially at night.
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.
About Sunrise of CresskillCommunity & Location Highlights:•Sunrise of Cresskill, NJ, offers a range of Bergen County senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays•Shopping and recreation, including swimming, are less than a mile...
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Photo of Sunrise of Edgewater
1919 Photos available
9.0
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31 reviews
9.0
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31 reviews
5 star
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Outstanding care and kindness from all the staff. Plus amazingly delicious food (Would love to get some of their recipes)! Moved Mom a few weeks ago from a different assisted living community (an...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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132 reviews
9.9
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132 reviews
5 star
66%
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Number one I am pleasantly surprised with community. I was afraid to live with other people. But I really enjoyed it. It’s friendly touch here. You feel like home. People are friendly. The staff is friendly....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Ideally situated and all-inclusive, this luxury residence is tailored exclusively to older New Yorkers – and makes it easier to live in the artistic and cultural heart of the City, just one block from scenic Riverside Park. Featuring handsome pre-war architecture, art deco-inspired finishes and...
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1414 Photos available
9.5
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43 reviews
9.5
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43 reviews
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Mom moved in October and passed at the end of January. Construction on the common area started the day before she moved in. It was supposed to take 3 weeks but was still unfinished when she died 4 months...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1616 Photos available
9.0
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51 reviews
9.0
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51 reviews
5 star
40%
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The food is bland, mediocre quality - for example, chicken vegetable soup was really an oily broth with a hint of a couple vegetables. I did complain to the head chef who apologized, but I haven't...
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.
Brighton Gardens of West Orange is located in a beautiful suburban setting only 20 minutes from New York City amenities. We are nestled between a premier golf course and the historic South Mountain Reservation, which includes acres of protected land with parks, walkways and trails. We partner...
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1111 Photos available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
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I feel my mom is taken care of and safe. Although having more activities would be a good distraction. Also don't like the TV system they have. My mom has memory issues and she can't work her TV.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Welcome to Clover Hill, a boutique senior living community offering seniors an alternative to the larger hotel-like facilities that provide assistance with activities of daily living. Completely remodeled in 2020, this brand new community is more like an upscale and expansive bed and breakfast...
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55 Photos available
8.7
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3 reviews
8.7
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3 reviews
5 star
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On the day I was going to see The Apsley and another place, I ended up canceling the second appointment. The Apsley's decor was impressive, and everyone I met that day was very nice. I wanted my husband to...
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.
Introducing The Apsley by Sunrise: a new standard of senior living on the Upper West Side. Offering best-in-class assisted living and memory care, this 19-story community is a place where your next chapter can exceed your expectations. Discover an extraordinary senior living journey deeply...
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55 Photos available
8.7
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3 reviews
8.7
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3 reviews
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On the day I was going to see The Apsley and another place, I ended up canceling the second appointment. The Apsley's decor was impressive, and everyone I met that day was very nice. I wanted my husband to...
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.
Introducing The Apsley by Sunrise: a new standard of senior living on the Upper West Side. Offering best-in-class assisted living and memory care, this 19-story community is a place where your next chapter can exceed your expectations. Discover an extraordinary senior living journey deeply...
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66 Photos available
9.1
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4 reviews
9.1
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4 reviews
5 star
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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.
MODEL APARMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!The Chelsea at Washington Township will be the crème de la crème of Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents will be supported by Chelsea’s highly skilled and experienced staff in a lavish setting.The community will be located on historic Pascack Road, just steps...
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66 Photos available
9.1
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4 reviews
9.1
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4 reviews
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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.
MODEL APARMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!The Chelsea at Washington Township will be the crème de la crème of Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents will be supported by Chelsea’s highly skilled and experienced staff in a lavish setting.The community will be located on historic Pascack Road, just steps...
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1313 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
5 star
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Super friendly staff. Facility well located near highways. Less ideal is residents want to walk outside of the premises. My mom liked to take long walks and was slightly restrained by the location
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.
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
5 star
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Overall Sunrise West Essex is a solid place and a good notch above most places in the area for the money. They could use fresher ingredients on the food... maybe incorporate farm to table from local...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1010 Photos available
8.2
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45 reviews
8.2
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45 reviews
5 star
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The administration has been responsive. My husband's caregivers are warm and compassionate. The language difference is a challenge in trying to give or receive information. I wish there had been clearer...
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.
Redefine your independence and do more every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community could be right for you. So go ahead and take a dancing class or join your...
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My Mom entered this facility 2 years ago in the Assisted Living section and is now in it's Memory Care Unit. After working in the Healthcare Industry for nearly 40 years, I think I'm a good judge of good or...
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.
Located in the city of Passaic, this Medicaid friendly facility, which includes a secure Dementia neighborhood, is physically attached to a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility of the same name and under the same family ownership since the 1960's. At Chestnut Hill Residence Assisted Living, we...
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1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
7.3
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28 reviews
7.3
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28 reviews
5 star
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Just a shout out about the service provided by Bolivar and Aaron when we had wifi issues They did a great job! The staff at meals were also very professional and accommodating. Good variety in menu...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Are you ready to embrace a whole new level of independence? Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck, formerly Classic Residence by Hyatt, is the community where you'll find The Vital Elements that are important to living life to the fullest: Home, Wellness, Connection and Vitality. Enjoy the...
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66 Photos available
3.0
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13 reviews
3.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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My mother moved here last June, several months after my father passed away. It was a big move because she had been living on the West Coast since the 1960s, but her remaining close family now reside on the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Senior Residence at St. Peter the Apostle is an affordable independent senior living community located in a beautiful neighborhood setting in River Edge, NJ. Located on the campus of St. Peter the Apostle Church and adjacent to a Van Saun county park, The Senior Residence is a small...
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Cost of independent living in Garfield, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Garfield is $6,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutherford, NJ with an average of $6,362 per month.

Independent living costs in Garfield, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Garfield, NJ
$6,466/mo
$6,453/mo

Independent living costs in Garfield, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Garfield, NJ
$6,466/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Garfield, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,252/mo
Independent Living
$6,466/mo

Independent living costs in Garfield, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,558/mo
Studio
$8,382/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,006/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,677/mo

Senior living costs in Garfield vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Garfield, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarfield, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,466/mo$5,983/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$7,201/mo$6,962/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$7,252/mo$7,042/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Garfield, NJ:$6,466/mo
New Jersey:$5,983/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Garfield, NJ:$7,201/mo
New Jersey:$6,962/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Garfield, NJ:$7,252/mo
New Jersey:$7,042/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Garfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Garfield

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Garfield independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garfield independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Garfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garfield, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Garfield independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Garfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garfield, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garfield independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Garfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garfield, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.4%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garfield, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 84 independent living facilities near Garfield, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Garfield, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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