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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essex County, NJ
Assisted living costs in Essex County average about $7,208 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 54 communities in Essex County. Our detailed directory has 890 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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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: 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.
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 stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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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Cost of assisted living in Essex County, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Essex County is $7,208 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $7,180 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Essex County, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Essex County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Essex County
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I
truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.
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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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange
4.6
My wife has been a resident with Alzheimer's for about three(3) years and her care has been excellent. All of the personal at every level are excellent.
Essex County review score based on 245 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 245 reviews of 51 Essex County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Essex 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
Essex County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Essex 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 245 reviews of 51 Essex County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essex 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.Essex County, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Essex County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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
62.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Essex 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 Essex 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
64.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex 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 Essex 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
51%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.1%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.5%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
51%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Essex 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Essex County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
La Paula Manor, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Belvedere are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 54 assisted living facilities near Essex County, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Essex County, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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