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Assisted living costs in Bergen County average about $7,775 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 480 communities in Bergen County. Our detailed directory has 12031 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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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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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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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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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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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Family Type Home for Senior Adults .  My name is Camille.  I have been doing Elder Care for the last 24 Years.  I have noticed the need for this type of environment for Senior people who want the care they need, but would rather go into a family type situation and not...
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Attention: Joan Ari Staff 3rd floor Good day, We felt it proper to give kudos when deserved and want to point out the warm welcoming staff we have encountered on different days and different...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
United Presbyterian Residence Center for Health and Rehabilitation (UPR) offers a broad continuum of services, making it possible to provide individually tailored programs, whether for those on-site or at home. This continuum of care includes: Residential Long-Term Care; Sub-Acute Rehabilitative...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Grandell is a 278 bed facility providing 24 hour comprehensive inpatient care to adults of all ages. We are conveniently located opposite the beach at Long Beach. Many of our lounges, dining rooms and resident rooms have breathtaking Atlantic ocean views. Grandell has assumed a leadership role in...
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Photo of Naomi Family Type Home for Adults
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Naomi Family type Home For Adults is located in Baldwin Harbor. The street is in a warm and safe residential setting in Nassau County NY. Our home is certified by New York State office of Children and family Services, through its bureau of adults services and oversees by a Case Manager.Our...
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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
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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.
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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On the day we were supposed to bring Dad to the Bristal Bethpage he fell and hit his head. He ended up in the hospital and then a lengthy re-hab. All the personnel at the Bristal were very helpful and made...
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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Surrounded by shady, tall trees in a family-friendly neighborhood, Gallagher Home is close to many local amenities that make running errands and continuing personal care convenient. With grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and fitness centers all in the area, seniors can take care of their...
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This is very difficult to answer. [name removed] goes from wheelchair to bed with a lift. He does not interact with other residents or family. Bridges is fine. No place is perfect. No complaints.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk, a memory care assisted living community in Fairfield County, has been developed exclusively to offer highly individualized, expert care and 24/7 licensed nursing support, along with an engaging lifestyle that enhances quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Upon our arrival at Bayside Manor, we found it to be clean and inviting. Both staff and residents were very friendly and helpful. We met the facilities administrator and we were pleased to find out that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mother seems happy and well cared for at Ave Care. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. My mother says the staff is nice and although she has dementia she does know when she is not being...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Ave Care at Newton is located in Newton, NJ in Sussex County. This residential care home provides you with top quality assistance in an area that is beautiful and peaceful. Those who spend time in Newton as guests and as residents appreciate what it has to offer in terms of attractions, including...
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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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Safeview Manor FTAH is a residential care home located in historic Amityville, NY, a village in the town of Babylon in Suffolk County. Hometown to Annie Oakley and the site of a bestselling novel and series of movies, this small village boasts many nature walks, parks, beaches, a Village Triangle...
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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
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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.
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, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Bergen County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Bergen County is $7,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson County, NJ with an average of $6,483 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Bergen County, NJ
$7,775/mo

Assisted living costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Bergen County, NJ
$7,775/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,775/mo
$9,285/mo

Assisted living costs in Bergen County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,675/mo
Studio
$5,878/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,514/mo

Senior living costs in Bergen County 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: Bergen County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBergen County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,775/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,285/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,252/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bergen County, NJ:$7,775/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bergen County, NJ:$9,285/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bergen County, NJ:$5,252/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bergen County, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bergen County 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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Assisted living cost trends in Bergen County, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bergen County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bergen County, NJ$8,040/mo$7,758/mo+3.6%
New Jersey$7,431/mo$7,121/mo+4.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Bergen County, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,040/mo
2023 average cost:$7,758/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,431/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bergen County, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bergen County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bergen County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bergen County

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

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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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The Bristal at East Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Bergen County review score based on 2,093 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2093 reviews of 480 Bergen County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bergen County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Bergen County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Bergen County, NJ480 facilities
8.4
Passaic County, NJ167 facilities
8.2
Hudson County, NJ246 facilities

Review subcategories for Bergen County assisted living

When assisted living 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 2,093 reviews of 480 Bergen County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bergen County resident and family assisted living 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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Activities
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Bergen County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bergen County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bergen County, 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 Bergen County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bergen County 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
67.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bergen County assisted living

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 Bergen County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.7%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bergen County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bergen County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bergen County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bergen County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.1%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bergen County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bergen County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.4%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.5%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
60.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
46%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Bergen County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bergen County protect seniors.
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Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus, Juniper Village at Paramus and Brighton Gardens of Saddle River are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bergen County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 480 assisted living facilities near Bergen County, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bergen County, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Arden Courts Whippany, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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