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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bergen County, NJ

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Memory care in Bergen County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bergen County is about $9,285 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 456 communities, read 11941 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.

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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.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.
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I am very happy that my father is very happy at this community. The staff are very happy and caring. The staff are very happy. and have a positiive. the community is clean. My father is happy with the meals...
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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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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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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They're doing a good job taking care of my Dad here. It's a nice place, not overcrowded at all, and it has a nice homey feel. Dad complains about the people there being "too old", so they could use more...
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.
Olsen Rest Home is an assisted living community located in Nesconset, NY. Nesconset is a hamlet located in Long Island, an area that is widely known for its unique culture, delicious seafood and Italian cuisine and distinctive music. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy catching one of the region's many...
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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Cost of memory care in Bergen County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Bergen County is $9,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson County, NJ with an average of $8,560 per month.

Memory care costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Bergen County, NJ
$9,285/mo

Memory care costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Bergen County, NJ
$9,285/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$9,285/mo

Memory care costs in Bergen County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,499/mo
Studio
$9,228/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,598/mo

Senior living costs in Bergen County 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: Bergen County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBergen County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$9,285/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,775/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$5,252/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Bergen County, NJ:$9,285/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Bergen County, NJ:$7,775/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Bergen County, NJ:$5,252/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Bergen County, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bergen County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Bergen County, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bergen County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bergen County, NJ$9,145/mo$8,487/mo+7.7%
New Jersey$8,877/mo$8,321/mo+6.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Bergen County, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,145/mo
2023 average cost:$8,487/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,877/mo
2023 average cost:$8,321/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Bergen County

Recent reviews for memory care in Bergen County

Maryville Enhanced Assisted Living in Huntington, NY

4.1
It is a small family owned facility. Adequate amount of staff. They do a good job taking care of the residents, always clean and well groomed. The facility is dated looking, furnishings are old but they do keep it clean. Visiting space is very limited and hours for visiting is limited to a few ...
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Maplewood at Darien

4.6
The Maplewood at Darien was the perfect solution for my 89 year old mom who was unable to live alone. In addition to having memory loss , my mom struggles with anxiety issues, the kind, compassionate and competent staff have embraced my sweet mom and created a community of care and purpose. I ...
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Orchard Estate of Woodbury

4.9
The restaurant was clean, along with the bathrooms, and the rooms that I visited. I would let people to look at this community. I think the staff is excellent. The community is beautiful and brand new.

Bergen County review score based on 2,084 family reviews

8.3
Review score456 facilities2084 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2084 reviews of 456 Bergen County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bergen County 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

Bergen County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Bergen County, NJ456 facilities
8.4
Passaic County, NJ161 facilities
8.2
Hudson County, NJ239 facilities

Review subcategories for Bergen County 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 2,084 reviews of 456 Bergen County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bergen County 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.
Bergen County, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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Bergen County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bergen County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bergen County, 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 Bergen County 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 Bergen County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bergen County, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.6%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.6%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.3%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bergen County 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 Bergen County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bergen County, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bergen County 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 Bergen County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bergen County, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
60.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.4%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Bergen County 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 Bergen County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bergen County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
49.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bergen County 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 Bergen County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bergen County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Bergen County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Bergen County protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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