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Assisted living costs in Fair Lawn average about $9,769 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 65 communities in Fair Lawn. Our detailed directory has 1138 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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Photo of Windmere
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...
Photo of The Longview Assisted Living Residence at Christian Health Care Center
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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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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.
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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After living in Barnegat for twenty seven years it was time for me and my wife to move somewhere closer to our children. Let me back up a moment . It was our children that found Brandywine Living . To tell...
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.
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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.
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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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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
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.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed memory care...
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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.
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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 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 milieu based...
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My father is doing well here at this community. So far everything working at pretty well. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. He receiving good care here. I know he is safe and in good hands. This...
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.
Montclair Manor is a magnificent place ideal for assisted living community located in a serene town of Montclair, New Jersey State. Our quaint community is situated in an exciting and restful environment. Montclair is a peaceful and excellent place to live as well as for the visiting loved one's...
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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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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....

Cost of assisted living in Fair Lawn, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Fair Lawn is $9,769 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Passaic, NJ with an average of $7,213 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fair Lawn, NJ vs. nearby cities

Fair Lawn, NJ
$9,769/mo
$9,849/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fair Lawn, NJ vs. the state and national average

Fair Lawn, NJ
$9,769/mo
U.S. national average
$4,628/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fair Lawn vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$9,769/mo
$9,872/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fair Lawn, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,157/mo
Private
$5,167/mo
Studio
$7,785/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,833/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,371/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fair Lawn over time

Fair Lawn, NJNJ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fair Lawn, 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 Fair Lawn.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fair Lawn

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fair Lawn

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.

Fair Lawn review score based on 260 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 260 reviews of 62 Fair Lawn assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fair Lawn 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

Fair Lawn review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Fair Lawn, NJ62 facilities
8.3
Glen Rock, NJ64 facilities
8.4
Elmwood Park, NJ66 facilities

Review subcategories for Fair Lawn 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 260 reviews of 62 Fair Lawn assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fair Lawn 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.
Fair Lawn, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Fair Lawn assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fair Lawn assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fair Lawn, 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 Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fair Lawn, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fair Lawn, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.9%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.7%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
79%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fair Lawn, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
67.7%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
69.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.1%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fair Lawn, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.9%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fair Lawn, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.2%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
71%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fair Lawn

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 Fair Lawn protect seniors.

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La Paula Manor, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Belvedere are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fair Lawn, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 65 assisted living facilities near Fair Lawn, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Fair Lawn, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Atria Woodlands. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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