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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Whittier Oaks, NJ

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 464 communities, read 12249 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Toms River, Staten Island and Manalapan.

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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.
WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING offers the perfect blend of family tradition and the latest medical therapies. We are responsive, concerned and compassionate. From our staff of highly trained and certified medical professionals and therapists to our supportive client...
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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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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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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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The community was always clean and we never saw anything on the floor when we visited, even when we visited unannounced. All the staff at the community were great; they were all very responsive to our emails...
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.
Enjoy living in our brand new over-sized apartments with wonderful views of the Long Island Sound. Willow Towers is a not-for-profit Assisted Living community, licensed by the state of New York. Willow Towers provides an elegant lifestyle, which includes gourmet meals by our Johnson and Wales...
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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, 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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...

Cost of memory care in Whittier Oaks, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Whittier Oaks is $9,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakewood, NJ with an average of $8,309 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$9,435/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Whittier Oaks 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Whittier Oaks, 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%
Whittier Oaks, 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 Whittier Oaks

Recent reviews for memory care in Whittier Oaks

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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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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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Whittier Oaks review score based on 2,356 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2356 reviews of 464 Whittier Oaks memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Whittier Oaks 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

Whittier Oaks review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Whittier Oaks, NJ464 facilities
8.4
Edison, NJ493 facilities
8.4
Lakewood, NJ311 facilities

Review subcategories for Whittier Oaks memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,356 reviews of 464 Whittier Oaks memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Whittier Oaks 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
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
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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Whittier Oaks memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier Oaks memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittier Oaks, 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 Whittier Oaks 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 Whittier Oaks 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
66.6%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.9%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whittier Oaks 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 Whittier Oaks 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
66.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whittier Oaks 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 Whittier Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittier Oaks, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.7%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
57.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittier Oaks 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 Whittier Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.2%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittier Oaks 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 Whittier Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.6%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Whittier Oaks

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 Whittier Oaks protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mira Vie Manalapan, The Villas of Manalapan and Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Whittier Oaks, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 464 memory care facilities near Whittier Oaks, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Whittier Oaks, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Arden Courts Whippany, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 464 memory care facilities near you in Whittier Oaks, 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 Whittier Oaks, 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 Whittier Oaks, 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 Whittier Oaks, New Jersey ranges from $$3,500 to $$28,750. The average Memory Care cost in Whittier Oaks, New Jersey is $9,435. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Whittier Oaks, New Jersey typically starts at $$3,500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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