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Memory care in Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells is about $7,560 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 63 communities, read 1194 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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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: 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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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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.
The Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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.
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.
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.
You and your loved ones will feel confident that you are safe, happy, and well taken care of at Victoria Mews. Your days will be filled with good friends and good times, and your evenings will be filled with rest and relaxation. Please visit us ......our door is always open! We know how important...
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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...

Cost of memory care in Essex Fells, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Essex Fells is $7,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Orange, NJ with an average of $7,524 per month.

Memory care costs in Essex Fells, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Essex Fells, NJ
$7,560/mo
$7,593/mo
$7,667/mo

Memory care costs in Essex Fells, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Essex Fells, NJ
$7,560/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in Essex Fells, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,560/mo

Memory care costs in Essex Fells, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,778/mo
Studio
$8,019/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,711/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,164/mo

Senior living costs in Essex Fells 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: Essex Fells, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssex Fells, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,560/mo$7,351/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$7,502/mo$7,287/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$6,726/mo$6,327/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Essex Fells, NJ:$7,560/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Essex Fells, NJ:$7,502/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Essex Fells, NJ:$6,726/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Essex Fells, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Essex Fells 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Essex Fells, NJ$9,771/mo$9,096/mo+7.4%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,228/mo+7.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Essex Fells, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,771/mo
2023 average cost:$9,096/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,848/mo
2023 average cost:$8,228/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Essex Fells

Recent reviews for memory care in Essex Fells

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

4.8
The people caring for my grandma are really nice and show concern for her. We are so glad that we chose this place for her. We are happy with the activities they provide but we wish they had more during the week.

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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Essex Fells review score based on 289 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 289 reviews of 60 Essex Fells memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex Fells 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

Essex Fells review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Essex Fells, NJ60 facilities
8.5
Caldwell, NJ61 facilities
8.4
Roseland, NJ63 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex Fells 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 289 reviews of 60 Essex Fells memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Essex Fells 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Essex Fells memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex Fells memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex Fells, 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 Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
63.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex Fells, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex Fells, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Essex Fells

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 Essex Fells protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community and Van Dyk Park Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Essex Fells, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 63 memory care facilities near Essex Fells, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Essex Fells, New Jersey are Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, Atria Forest Hills and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 63 memory care facilities near you in Essex Fells, 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 Essex Fells, 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 Essex Fells, 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 Essex Fells, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Essex Fells, New Jersey is $7,560. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Essex Fells, 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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