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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Metuchen, NJ
Memory care in Metuchen 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 Metuchen is about $6,895 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 28 communities, read 663 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Metuchen, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Metuchen is $6,895 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highland Park, NJ with an average of $6,968 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Metuchen, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Metuchen, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Metuchen vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Metuchen, NJ by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Metuchen over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Metuchen
Recent reviews for memory care in Metuchen
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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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton
5.0
My sister entered FTMC in [date removed] -just as COVID was taking over the world. It was a painful and agonizing decision, but Fox Trail was incredibly helpful and encouraging from the beginning. The transition went so well, it felt like a miracle. My sister made a phenomenal adjustment and ...
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Metuchen review score based on 144 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 26 Metuchen memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Metuchen 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
Metuchen review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Metuchen 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 144 reviews of 26 Metuchen memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Metuchen 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.Metuchen, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Metuchen memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Metuchen memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen 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
65.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Metuchen 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 Metuchen Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.1%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Metuchen 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 Metuchen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Metuchen, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Metuchen 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 Metuchen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Metuchen 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 Metuchen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, The Belvedere and Sunrise of Madison are the top-rated memory care facilities near Metuchen, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 28 memory care facilities near Metuchen, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Metuchen, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 28 memory care facilities near you in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $27600. The average Memory Care cost in Metuchen, New Jersey is $6,895. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Metuchen, 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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