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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in North Plainfield, NJ

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Memory care in North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield is about $9,435 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 505 communities, read 12976 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Staten Island, Morristown and Manalapan.

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Photo of The Bristal at White Plains
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Excellent facility! Mom has been there for 3 years. The facility is very clean and cheerful, there are many activities for all levels of ability, and the staff is knowledgeable and kind. As Mom ages and...
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.
Elegance with ease. A community engaged. Senior living at its best. For over a decade and counting, The Bristal Assisted Living has represented our area's unrivaled standard. The Bristal strikes the ideal balance between independence and assistance, allowing our residents the security and freedom...
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Mom has been at Alcoeur for several months now. The facility is immaculate. The staff is very friendly toward the residents and the visitors. They seem to really care about each individual. There are...
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.
Alcoeur Gardens is the preferred alternative to institutional care for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia. Our residents enjoy the highest staff to resident ratio available, far exceeding that of our competitors.Our home environment creates a family atmosphere so...
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Its a quaint community with more personal attention. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. They have lots of activities for the residents to participate in. I would recommend this...
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.
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The location is excellent. It's in a pretty part of town and it's close to where I live. Also, the only other options around here are either incredibly expensive or just terrible.
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.
Alexandria Manor is elegant, affordable and home like. - A safe and secure atmosphere - All CPR certified employees - Full sprinkler systems - Monthly fire drills - Proper ventilation and lighting - Pull Bell System in every bathroom - Department of Public Welfare — licensed - Certified in...
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i just think it's been a socially great place for my mom at this community. She enjoys her meals and can choose from 3 different restaurants. They also provide substitutions and alternative meals. My mom is...
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.
Our goal at The Pines at Whiting, NJ is to help you live a longer, healthier and happier life, as independently as possible—even if your health needs change. One important difference about our community: We are a full service community (CCRC)—with independent living, skilled nursing, short and...
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My parents seem to be happy at Georgetown Commons. They are happy with the food. The staff members are attentive. My parents have no complaints. They are not the most expensive facility but it is still very...
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.
Georgetown Assisted Living at The Pines at Whiting, NJ: A neighborhood approach with 24-hour care The Pines at Whiting, NJ offers the area's only true, licensed Assisted Living options with 24-hour care. We take a 'Neighborhood Approach' to Assisted Living. We match you or your loved one with a...
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22 Floor plans available
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For the most part the staff is friendly and helpful. There does seem to be some friction between the Brookdale nursing staff and the hospice staff coming from the Brookdale side. The food is good. Everyone...
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.
It’s care you and your family can count on.If you and your family are looking for memory care support, our Alzheimer’s and dementia care community can help. Also known as Clare Bridge, our care is rooted in “a person-centered approach”. That means we help our residents find a sense of belonging...
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My wife and I are very pleased with Amber Court and how they treat my wife’s mother. It’s very clean, bed is always made, clothes are folded, and the staff is kind and friendly! My mother-in-law has made...
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.
Welcome to Amber Court of Westbury...a wonderful place to call home.  When living arrangements are no longer safe or desirable, we offer an extraordinary alternative.  Residential services, personal care assistance and medical supervision are valuable features of this lifestyle. ...
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The food is a 4 to a 5. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Could use some new activities perhaps to change things up. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
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Walden III is a great place. My mom really likes it there. The staff is helpful and friendly. Mom doesn't eat on the common area she is still able to cook for herself. Since mom live in the part of the...
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.
Walden III at Wind GapWalden III at Wind Gap is a senior living community located in Wind Gap, PA, in Northampton County. Wind Gap is a small borough with beautiful mountain views in the Lehigh Valley with a lot of parks, outdoor recreational facilities, restaurants, stores and shops. Residents...
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Photo of Alexandria Manor Senior Living Center
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For the activities, I can't really give any opinions on this. My husband was bedridden and couldn't participate. My husband declined and Family Pillar's hospice care came in every day and care for him until...
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.
Alexandria Manor is elegant, affordable and home like. - A safe and secure atmosphere - All CPR certified employees - Full sprinkler systems - Monthly fire drills - Proper ventilation and lighting - Pull Bell System in every bathroom - Department of Public Welfare — licensed - Certified in...
Photo of PM Residence at Bethlehem Manor Memory Care
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I was very happy with Bethlehem Manor. Bethlehem Manor memory care is no longer at the same location. The staff at the market Street location went above and beyond and being helpful and caring. [name...
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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Photo of The Village at LifeQuest
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Has the look and feel of a nice hotel. The administrative staff has been wonderful. (Our family stays very involved).My sister really enjoys her assigned dining table mates. Staff is constantly checking in...
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.
ABOUT THE VILLAGEThe Village at LifeQuest is a licensed Assisted Living community located in suburban Quakertown on 220 acres of property being developed to serve multiple uses. We share the property with LifeQuest Nursing Center, LifeSpan Child Daycare and the newly constructed St. Luke’s...
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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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The staff are very caring and treat residents with great respect. Any questions or concerns are addressed quickly. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, including exercise,...
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.
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Photo of Complete Care at Whispering Woods
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I recently had the opportunity to visit Whispering Woods. Overall it’s a beautiful facility. For the most part everyone is friendly. You do have moments when things could be better like the food, and...
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 Meadow Lakes
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I have lived at Meadow Lakes for 3 years, having moved from Chicago. For me, the most important ingredient are the friends you make at your new community. I would suggest to anyone shopping around for a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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Photo of Sunrise At Woodcliff Lake
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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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.
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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
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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Good staff. Well run facility. My parents also really like the food and they are very happy with their apartment. I would recommend to others.
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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I live about 5 hours from mom and got the call from a family member late one Saturday night that she had a fall and was being taken to the hospital for evaluation. I arrived the next morning and knew that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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My husband who has dementia was well cared for. Good food, great staff, clean. Lovely, safe facility. They treated all of our family like family. He was only there for two weeks respite care but I would...
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.
The Willows at Holmdel is an elegant assisted living community created with the needs of seniors in mind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a warm and caring place to call home. With just sixty apartments and a separate fourteen apartment community for those who...
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Mom has been at the Chelsea since April - she was the first to move in to Country Cottage (memory care). She has been adjusting well to her new home with the help and professionalism of the staff. She has...
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
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.
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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...

Cost of memory care in North Plainfield, NJ

The average cost of senior living in North Plainfield is $9,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jersey City, NJ with an average of $8,560 per month.

Memory care costs in North Plainfield, NJ, vs. state and national averages

North Plainfield, NJ
$9,435/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in North Plainfield, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$9,435/mo

Memory care costs in North Plainfield, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,751/mo
Studio
$10,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,624/mo

Senior living costs in North Plainfield 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: North Plainfield, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Plainfield, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
North Plainfield, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
North Plainfield, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
North Plainfield, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in North Plainfield, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in North Plainfield 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
North Plainfield, NJ$9,107/mo$8,701/mo+4.7%
New Jersey$8,877/mo$8,321/mo+6.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
North Plainfield, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,107/mo
2023 average cost:$8,701/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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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What families are saying about memory care in North Plainfield

Recent reviews for memory care in North Plainfield

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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Brighton Gardens of Saddle River

4.3
Staff is really nice. Feels like a homey place. I toured a lot of places and Brighton Gardens is the best place for us. The fireplace in the lobby is very inviting. The food is really good. The new chef is really good, food is important. The studio is cozy. Very convenient to get to, right off ...
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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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North Plainfield review score based on 2,526 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2526 reviews of 505 North Plainfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Plainfield 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

North Plainfield review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
North Plainfield, NJ505 facilities
8.6
Newark, NJ239 facilities
8.4
Edison, NJ493 facilities

Review subcategories for North Plainfield 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 2,526 reviews of 505 North Plainfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Plainfield 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.
North Plainfield, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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North Plainfield memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Plainfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Plainfield, 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 North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Plainfield, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.1%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
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 North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Plainfield, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Plainfield, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.2%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
57.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Plainfield, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
48.7%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Plainfield, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in North Plainfield

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 North Plainfield 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, Atria West 86 and CareOne at Hamilton are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Plainfield, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 505 memory care facilities near North Plainfield, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in North Plainfield, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Arden Courts Whippany, A Memory Care Community and Brandywine The Gables by Monarch. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 505 memory care facilities near you in North Plainfield, 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 North Plainfield, 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 North Plainfield, 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 North Plainfield, New Jersey ranges from $$3,500 to $$28,750. The average Memory Care cost in North Plainfield, New Jersey is $9,435. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in North Plainfield, New Jersey typically starts at $$3,500. 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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