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Memory care in Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park is about $7,659 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 67 communities, read 996 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I moved my wife into 80th Street in January 2020. Several months later 80th Street went into lockdown following the Department of Health's mandates. While I was unable to see her in person, there was regular...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The 80th Street Residence is the only dedicated facility in New York City specializing in Enhanced Memory Care. As the very first recipient in the nation of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Excellence in Care Dementia Care Program Award, we are very proud of our community. Licensed by...
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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.
RiverSpring Living stands as a beacon of compassionate care and innovation, dedicated to empowering older adults of all faiths to embrace a life of dignity, vitality, and purpose. Rooted in Jewish values and a non-profit mission, it has spent over a century championing healthy aging through an...
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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
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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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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...

Cost of memory care in Ridgefield Park, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ridgefield Park is $7,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West New York, NJ with an average of $7,188 per month.

Memory care costs in Ridgefield Park, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Ridgefield Park, NJ
$7,659/mo

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

Ridgefield Park, NJ
$7,659/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,659/mo

Memory care costs in Ridgefield Park, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,606/mo
Studio
$9,344/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,246/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,218/mo

Senior living costs in Ridgefield Park 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: Ridgefield Park, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRidgefield Park, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,659/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,607/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$6,898/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Ridgefield Park, NJ:$7,659/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Ridgefield Park, NJ:$7,607/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Ridgefield Park, NJ:$6,898/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Ridgefield Park, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ridgefield Park 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ridgefield Park, NJ$9,943/mo$9,317/mo+6.7%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,228/mo+7.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ridgefield Park, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,943/mo
2023 average cost:$9,317/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,848/mo
2023 average cost:$8,228/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Ridgefield Park

Recent reviews for memory care in Ridgefield Park

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

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

Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Expert dementia care. Many reviews highlight Arden Courts' expertise in caring for individuals with dementia, leading to significant improvements in residents' quality of life. Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community praises the staff's patience and dedication to each resident, while Harmony Village at C ...
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Warm and welcoming staff. The staff's friendly and caring demeanor is a common theme throughout the reviews. Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community and CareOne at the Cupola both mention the compassion and kindness displayed by the staff at their respective facilities. This nurturing environment contribute ...
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Engaging activities tailored to residents. Residents often express enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered, which are tailored to their interests. Sunrise of Edgewater, Coterie Hudson Yards, and Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community all mention the variety of activities, from crafts to outings, that keep residents e ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and consistent communication between their loved ones and the community staff. Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus shares their positive experience with frequent updates and open dialogues. This transparency helps promote trust and confidence in the care being provided ...
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Elegant and well-maintained living spaces. Facilities are described as clean, neat, and well-maintained, which contributes to residents feeling at home. Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community and CareOne at the Cupola both mention the importance of a warm and inviting atmosphere, which is essential for maintaining morale and ove ...
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Customized care plans based on individual needs. Individualized care plans are crucial for addressing each resident's unique requirements. Van Dyk Park Place speaks to the attention given to their loved one's strengths and challenges, resulting in accommodations that cater specifically to their needs.
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Ridgefield Park review score based on 216 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 216 reviews of 59 Ridgefield Park memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ridgefield Park 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

Ridgefield Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Ridgefield Park, NJ59 facilities
8.7
Little Ferry, NJ70 facilities
8.3
Palisades Park, NJ66 facilities

Review subcategories for Ridgefield Park 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 216 reviews of 59 Ridgefield Park memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ridgefield Park resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Ridgefield Park memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgefield Park memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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
57.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park 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
54.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgefield Park, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgefield Park 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 Ridgefield Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ridgefield Park

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