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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Paterson, NJ

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 446 communities, read 11212 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.
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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.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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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.
Surrounded by shady, tall trees in a family-friendly neighborhood, Gallagher Home is close to many local amenities that make running errands and continuing personal care convenient. With grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and fitness centers all in the area, seniors can take care of their...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Forest Manor Health Care Center is a new state of the art 120 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located just minutes off of Route 80 in Hope New Jersey. Forest Manor Health Care Center's $19 million dollar expansion is the region's newest, state-of-the-art skilled nursing and rehabilitation care...
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This is very difficult to answer. [name removed] goes from wheelchair to bed with a lift. He does not interact with other residents or family. Bridges is fine. No place is perfect. No complaints.
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.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, a memory care assisted living community in Fairfield County, has been developed exclusively to offer highly individualized, expert care and 24/7 licensed nursing support, along with an engaging lifestyle that enhances quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s...
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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.
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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.
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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Nothing but praises for the staff caring for my father. They do all the extra things to make him feel comfortable and send me pictures when he is having a good day. The amazing Activities staff and the...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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.
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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
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.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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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.
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.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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Wonderful assisted living. They are taking excellent care of my dad. They are very caring and considerate. I Highly recommend this facility.
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: 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.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise and...

Cost of memory care in Paterson, NJ

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

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

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

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

Memory Care
$9,435/mo

Memory care costs in Paterson, 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 Paterson 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: Paterson, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaterson, 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
Paterson, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Paterson, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Paterson, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Paterson, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Paterson 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.

Paterson, NJNJ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Paterson, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Paterson 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
Paterson, 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%
Paterson, 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 Paterson

Recent reviews for memory care in Paterson

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at their community. At CareOne at Wayne, they praise the staff for their attentiveness and friendliness towards residents, even going above and beyond to ensure their well-being. Residents at CareOne at the Cupola comment on ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered in communities. For instance, at Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus, residents participate in various crafts, movies, and live performances. At Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community, the community organizes chair yoga and walki ...
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Individualized care plans. Reviews highlight the importance of personalized care plans for residents, particularly those with memory care needs. At Van Dyk Park Place, staff members work closely with families to understand each resident's unique needs and tailor care plans accordingly. This approach ensures that residen ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Residents and their families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At Brighton Gardens of West Orange, they appreciate the physical comfort and attractiveness of the facilities, while at Brookdale Emerson, they note the attention to detail in maintaining a clean ...
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Communication between families and staff. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff is essential for managing the care of their loved ones. At Van Dyk Park Place, the marketing director and staff go above and beyond to keep families informed, offering open communication and frequent updates. This dedication to transp ...
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Home-like atmosphere. A homelike atmosphere is critical for creating a comfortable and familiar setting for residents. At Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, the staff work hard to ensure the community feels less institutional and more like home for their loved ones. Residents at Fox Trail Memory Ca ...
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Paterson review score based on 1,992 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1992 reviews of 446 Paterson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Paterson 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

Paterson review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Paterson, NJ446 facilities
8.3
Hackensack, NJ462 facilities
8.6
Newark, NJ239 facilities

Review subcategories for Paterson 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 1,992 reviews of 446 Paterson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Paterson 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.
Paterson, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
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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Paterson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paterson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paterson, 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 Paterson 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 Paterson 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
68.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.9%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.7%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Paterson 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 Paterson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paterson, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.2%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paterson 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 Paterson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paterson, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
60.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Paterson 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 Paterson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.3%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paterson 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 Paterson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paterson, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Paterson

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