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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cliffside Park, NJ

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Assisted living costs in Cliffside Park average about $7,206 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 65 communities in Cliffside Park. Our detailed directory has 949 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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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, 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, 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.
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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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
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.
Photo of Madison York Assisted Living - Rego Park
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Cliffside Park, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cliffside Park is $7,206 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $7,095 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cliffside Park, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Cliffside Park, NJ
$7,206/mo
$7,211/mo
$7,185/mo

Assisted living costs in Cliffside Park, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Cliffside Park, NJ
$7,206/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Cliffside Park, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,206/mo
$7,257/mo

Assisted living costs in Cliffside Park, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,279/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$9,984/mo
1 Bedroom
$11,141/mo
2 Bedroom
$14,367/mo

Senior living costs in Cliffside 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: Cliffside Park, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCliffside Park, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,206/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,257/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,520/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Cliffside Park, NJ:$7,206/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Cliffside Park, NJ:$7,257/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Cliffside Park, NJ:$6,520/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cliffside Park, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cliffside 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.

Cliffside Park, NJNJ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Cliffside Park, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cliffside 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median 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
Cliffside Park, NJ$8,109/mo$8,487/mo-4.5%
New Jersey$7,309/mo$6,905/mo+5.9%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Cliffside Park, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,109/mo
2023 average cost:$8,487/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,309/mo
2023 average cost:$6,905/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cliffside Park, NJ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cliffside Park

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cliffside Park

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging and varied activities. Residents at various communities express their enjoyment of the diverse activities offered, including scenic bus rides, lunch outings, and regular events. For example, at Sunrise of Edgewater, families praise the wide range of offerings like movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes ...
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Consistently responsive and attentive staff. Throughout reviews, families mention the excellent communication and responsiveness of staff members. They frequently highlight the long-term friendships that have been formed between residents and caregivers, such as at Van Dyk Park Place, where residents and their family members have develop ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with several mentioning the comfort and elegance of the living spaces. For instance, at Atria Riverdale, families appreciate the light-filled space and the attention to detail in the decor, while residents of Juniper V ...
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Home-cooked, delicious meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Atria Forest Hills, families note that the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes ev ...
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Personalized, compassionate care. Families express their gratitude for the individualized attention and compassionate care their loved ones receive at the communities. For example, at Ciel on the Hudson, the staff go above and beyond to meet the needs of residents, while at Alaris Health at The Atrium, management works with ...
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Secure and supportive environment. Reviews contain many mentions of the sense of safety and security provided by the communities. For instance, at Atria West 86, families appreciate the fact that doors don't lock, allowing staff easy access to residents' rooms, while at Sutton Gardens Assisted Living, families feel reassured ...
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Cliffside Park review score based on 178 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 178 reviews of 58 Cliffside Park assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cliffside Park 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

Cliffside Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Cliffside Park, NJ58 facilities
8.2
Edgewater, NJ65 facilities
8.6
Fairview, NJ64 facilities

Review subcategories for Cliffside Park 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 178 reviews of 58 Cliffside Park assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cliffside Park 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.
Cliffside Park, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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Cliffside Park assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cliffside Park assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cliffside 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 Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cliffside Park, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cliffside Park, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cliffside Park, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cliffside Park, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cliffside Park, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cliffside Park

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 Cliffside Park protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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