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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Somerset, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Somerset, A Place for Mom can help. With 32 memory care facilities in Somerset, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Somerset incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Somerset memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Somerset, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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9.3
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86 reviews
9.3
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86 reviews
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Since my mom moved into Spring Hills Somerset, the facility has gone through 3 different Directors. My go to people for communication have been the nurses. Different higher ups have made it difficult to...
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 Spring Hills Somerset, we are committed to making healthy living the foundation of every aspect of life. From dining that truly satisfies, to fitness that invigorates and motivates, down to the smaller details, such as our use of safe, non-toxic cleaning products in each assisted living...
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9.8
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73 reviews
9.8
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73 reviews
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All 5's from us. We were very happy with our experience at Brighton Gardens of Edison. I have no complaints. If we need to use them again, would not hesitate and hope there'd be availability. Based on the...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...
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9.7
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19 reviews
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The facility is beautiful. All of the staff are super friendly and helpful. And the residents are also very nice. I would definitely recommend The Delaney of Bridgewater
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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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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65 reviews
9.6
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We are very happy with Sunrise of East Brunswick. The care that my mom gets from the staff at this facility is very good. The house is on top of their game. I am completely comfortable with the Sunrise team...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.5
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22 reviews
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I would highly recommend them if they could afford it. Staff is exceptional. They keep me updated on everything going on with mom and I'm so appreciative. They feel like extended family
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.
Sunrise of Bridgewater opened its doors in March of 2019. We have a highly tenured team, with several department managers being with Sunrise for 20+
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9.3
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44 reviews
9.3
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My experience at Brookdale Hillsborough has been positive since my first visit to the site. The facility is clean and well-maintained, and the grounds are lovely and well-manicured. There are many 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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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9.1
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My loved one was previously a resident at The Heritage of Clara Barton and the overall experience was good. Based on our experience, I would probably recommend The Heritage of Clara Barton to others.
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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9.0
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11 reviews
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We have had a very good experience placing our good friend [name removed] at care one social workers have given [name removed] guidance and support. [name removed] seems to be acclimating nicely. The...
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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8.9
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Beautiful modern building, great staff, great management, clean, friendly environment. I lived there about 4 months until I sold my home out of state and bought my new home in New Jersey. Love your...
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.
The Chelsea at Warren offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops,...
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8.9
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24 reviews
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Hello this is [name removed] and I love the Chelsea. They are very good and they have wonderful people working here everybody’s good and [removed] I guess. My favorite part is the activity room with all the...
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.
Located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, The Chelsea at Bridgewater is conveniently located in a peaceful, serene wooded area in Somerset County. Residents enjoy personalized assisted living services in private and semiprivate suites in a variety of attractive styles. Residents are welcome to...
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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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39 reviews
8.8
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39 reviews
5 star
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I felt that the establishment was nice but the response time when my Mom needed help was too long especially when she had to go to the bathroom! While visiting, I saw it would be an hour or more for someone...
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.
All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough works hard every day to create the best assisted living experience possible for our residents and their families. We believe that every resident, and every staff member, is a vital part of our extended family and we are dedicated to proving affordable...
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8.6
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25 reviews
8.6
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25 reviews
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They took care to clean, dress, and bring my mother to the general area each day. She always looked well groomed. We chose this community because it was more reasonably priced than where she was previously.
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.
CareOne Assisted Living at Bound Brook is an assisted living community located in Bound Brook, New Jersey in Somerset County and home to just over 10,000 people. Bound Brook is a warm community with lots of local stores and shops. Residents will be able to get in their exercise, enjoy park-like...
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66 Floor plans available
8.2
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6 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. From what I've seen recently, Laurel Circle goes above and beyond in support for its residents. I haven't really sampled the food (although what I have tried has been...
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.
Discover Laurel Circle – full-service senior living in Bridgewater, NJ, with a unique personality and a distinct spirit. Enjoy a convenient, maintenance-free lifestyle with:-Plentiful services and amenities-An unmatched, flexible monthly dining plan-An engaging schedule of resident-organized...
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7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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5 star
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Helpful, responsive, engaging staff. The facility is very clean. I would and always do recommend The Chelsea at East Brunswick.
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 Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...
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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.
Graceland Gardens is a new cutting-edge concept in Assisted Living providing a true homelike environment in the newly built 23 suite ranch style mansion. Graceland Gardens offers bright, inviting one and two resident suites. Each suite is spacious, allowing plenty of room for the "personal...
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5.5
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18 reviews
5.5
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18 reviews
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I really like South River because everything is on one floor. Very helpful, answers questions promptly. Staff always smiling and super friendly. Interaction with my mom is great. My mom is happy and safe....
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at South River is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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7.0
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19 reviews
7.0
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19 reviews
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Our mom has adjusted very well. We are happy that she is safe and thriving. I felt that the our mom would strive better in a group home where there would be one on one interaction and doing things together...
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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The community is always immaculately clean. The staff is friendly. I have been to a lot of other communities and out of all of those places that I have seen, Brightview Warren is the nicest place in the...
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 Brightview Warren, we offer a variety of community features. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes...
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I feel so blessed that I found Brandywine at Mountain Ridge for my cousin [name removed]. A friend had recommended it to me, and from the first time that I visited, I knew it was the right place for [name...
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.
Scenically situated in Watchung, Somerset County, Brandywine Senior Living at Mountain Ridge provides an elegant environment for older adults who may require a degree of personal assistance, but also desire the freedom of independence. Mountain Ridge is nestled in the picturesque landscape of the...
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My mother has been here for over a ½ year and loves it! I could go on-and-on about how wonderful this place is. The Activities Dept. is spectacular! And when you live in a place like this, you need an...
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.
Assisted Living offers furnished or unfurnished studio, one and two bedroom apartments with full kitchenettes and private bathrooms. One monthly fee includes three meals daily, snacks available all day, utilities, telephone, cable TV, housekeeping, linen service, emergency response pendant,...
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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...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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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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, 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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have 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.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...

Cost of memory care in Somerset, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Somerset is $6,963 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rocky Hill, NJ with an average of $6,673 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Somerset, NJ vs. nearby cities

Somerset, NJ
$6,963/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Somerset, NJ vs. the state and national average

Somerset, NJ
$6,963/mo
U.S. national average
$4,882/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Somerset vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,963/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Somerset, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,381/mo
Studio
$7,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,815/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,786/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Somerset over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Somerset

Recent reviews for memory care in Somerset

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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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook in Green Brook Township, NJ

5.0
I'm very happy with Fox Trail. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. They care about their patients. The facility makes them feel like they're at home. I have no complaints.

Somerset review score based on 136 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 136 reviews of 31 Somerset memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Somerset 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

Somerset review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Somerset, NJ31 facilities
7.9
East Franklin, NJ27 facilities
7.5
Franklin Center, NJ29 facilities

Review subcategories for Somerset 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 136 reviews of 31 Somerset memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Somerset 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
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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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Somerset memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Somerset memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Somerset, 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 Somerset 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 Somerset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Somerset, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.4%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.1%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.6%
72.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Somerset 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 Somerset Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Somerset, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.4%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.1%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
26.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Somerset 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 Somerset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Somerset, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
43.7%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.3%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Somerset 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 Somerset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Somerset, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.4%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.9%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Somerset 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 Somerset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Somerset, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.5%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.4%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
45.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Sunrise of Madison and Rose Hill Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Somerset, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 32 memory care facilities near Somerset, New Jersey. See the full list.

The 32 memory care facilities near you in Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $17655. The average Memory Care cost in Somerset, New Jersey is $6,963. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Somerset, 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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