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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Plainfield, NJ
Memory care in 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 Plainfield is about $7,580 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 759 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
1.0
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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6 reviews
Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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We can't say enough about Brandywine Assist Living. After searching many facilities, and trying to find the right one; we had no doubt we found the perfect place for my mom. Not only was the staff very...
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.
Brandywine Middlebrook Crossing offers luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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12 reviews
The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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Very beautiful and well kept. My bubbe was very happy here. She made a lot of friends and loved her room. I would recommend this place to anyone. The staff are very friendly and everyone smiles. I only had...
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 Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence represents a new dimension in living for those who choose not to live alone, yet do not need nursing home care. In our innovative, assisted-living environment, the fullness of life continues. Residents are appreciated for their talents 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.
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Cost of memory care in Plainfield, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Plainfield is $7,580 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,895 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Plainfield, NJ vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about memory care in Plainfield
Recent reviews for memory care in Plainfield
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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Expert care for residents with dementia. Residents and their families frequently praise the expertise of Arden Courts staff in caring for individuals with dementia, leading to significant improvements in their quality of life. Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and Atria Cranford share heartwarming storie ...
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Top-notch, attentive, and friendly staff. Countless reviews highlight the kindness, attentiveness, and friendliness of the staff at various communities, including Sunrise of Basking Ridge, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, and Brighton Gardens of Mountainside, who go above and beyond to ensure resident ...
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Individualized care that caters to residents' needs. Reviews for Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook, and CareOne at Somerset Valley detail the personalized care provided in these communities, where staff learn from residents and accommodate their unique needs.
Welcoming and homelike atmosphere. Communities like Sunrise of Westfield, Sunrise of Summit, and Brighton Gardens of Edison create a warm, cozy, and welcoming atmosphere that makes residents and their families feel right at home.
Thoughtful and responsive communication. Reviews for communities like Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Sunrise of Basking Ridge, and Sunrise of Madison emphasize the importance of clear and effective communication between staff, residents, and families, ensuring everyone stays informed and involved.
Professionally maintained facilities. Residents and families often remark on the cleanliness and well-maintained facilities at Brighton Gardens of Mountainside, Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook, and Brighton Gardens of Edison, which contribute to a comfortable and pleasant living experience.
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Plainfield review score based on 161 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 161 reviews of 31 Plainfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The 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
Plainfield review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for 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 161 reviews of 31 Plainfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare 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.Plainfield, 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
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Plainfield memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 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 Plainfield 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
71%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in 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 Plainfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Plainfield, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in 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 Plainfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plainfield, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
64.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in 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 Plainfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
61.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
54.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in 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 Plainfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.2%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
51.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.7%
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 Plainfield, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Plainfield, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Plainfield, 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 34 memory care facilities near you in 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 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 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 Plainfield, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Plainfield, New Jersey is $7,580. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Plainfield, 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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