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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cranford, NJ

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Memory care in Cranford 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 Cranford is about $7,389 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 855 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
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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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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Photo of JCC Metro West Memory Center
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.
Photo of Mariners Residence
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.
Photo of St Joseph's Senior's Residence
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
At Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Livington, we offer Residents outstanding care. We have been recognized by the Department of Health through perfect annual surveys, independent research groups such as Consumer Reports as one of the top ten nusing homes in the State of New Jersey...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
ROSEVILLE MANOR is located in the historic Roseville section of Newark, close to Branch Brook Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, restaurants, Route 280, Garden State Parkway and public transportation.The landmark building offers nearly 100 private, carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with elegance and Old...
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I really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was...
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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Cost of memory care in Cranford, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cranford is $7,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,850 per month.

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

Cranford, NJ
$7,389/mo
$7,390/mo

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

Cranford, NJ
$7,389/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,389/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,082/mo
Studio
$7,381/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,342/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,052/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Cranford over time

Cranford, NJNJ stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Cranford

Recent reviews for memory care in Cranford

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.

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange

4.6
My wife has been a resident with Alzheimer's for about three(3) years and her care has been excellent. All of the personal at every level are excellent.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Expert dementia care and compassionate staff. Several reviews from Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange praise Arden Courts for their expertise in caring for individuals with dementia. The staff's warmth and caring nature is also highlighted, as they help residents and their families feel welcome and at ease.
Individualized care and attention. Residents at Arden Courts, as mentioned in reviews from Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs. Staff members go above and beyond to help residents adjust and thrive in their new environment.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities and social opportunities are essential for residents' well-being at Arden Courts, as noted in reviews for Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange. Engaging activities keep residents active and engaged, while social opportunities foster new friendships.
Thorough communication with families. Families at Arden Courts appreciate the transparent and ongoing communication they receive from staff, according to reviews from Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange. Regular updates and discussions help families feel reassured and confident in their loved ones' care.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and maintenance are crucial aspects of senior living communities, as mentioned in reviews for Atria Cranford at Sunrise of Westfield. The facility's excellent condition provides a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are an essential part of daily life for seniors, as noted in reviews for Sunrise of Summit at Summit Sunrise. The delicious and accommodating meals ensure that residents' dietary needs and preferences are met.
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Cranford review score based on 233 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 233 reviews of 35 Cranford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cranford 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

Cranford review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Cranford, NJ35 facilities
8.5
Garwood, NJ36 facilities
8.5
Kenilworth, NJ48 facilities

Review subcategories for Cranford 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 233 reviews of 35 Cranford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cranford 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.
Cranford, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Cranford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cranford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cranford, 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 Cranford 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 Cranford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.6%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cranford 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 Cranford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.9%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cranford 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 Cranford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cranford 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 Cranford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.3%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cranford 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 Cranford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cranford, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 39 memory care facilities near Cranford, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Cranford, 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 39 memory care facilities near you in Cranford, 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 Cranford, 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 Cranford, 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 Cranford, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Cranford, New Jersey is $7,389. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Cranford, New Jersey typically starts at $1150. 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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