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Photo of The Villas of Holmdel
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9.8
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12 reviews
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12 reviews
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I want to move in. Toured the Villas looking for a respite solution for my mom while I traveled. The Villas was breathtaking. There was no other choice for us. Mom moved for respite in May and after 1 month...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Villas of Holmdel, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family, offers a level of amenities, residence choices and care options that exceeds the everyday.As the destination for resort-style retirement living, The Villas of Holmdel offers modern spaces and contemporary finishes, combined...
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33 Floor plans available
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9.8
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67 reviews
9.8
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67 reviews
5 star
55%
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24%
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12%
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Sunrise created a family environment for all residents. The memory care staff, management and aides were tremendous. Even in my father's final hours they all came in to share their love for him and ensure...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.6
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56 reviews
9.6
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56 reviews
5 star
46%
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39%
3 star
11%
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2%
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I give a 5 for all categories. My current comments are they need to have more activities for memory care, and more help on the weekends and hiring volunteers from colleges majoring in elder care to help...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...
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9.5
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82 reviews
9.5
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82 reviews
5 star
54%
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26%
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11%
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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.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...
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9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
5 star
62%
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22%
3 star
7%
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The Brielle has neem a wonderful experience for mom. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Our family knows mom is well taken care of.
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 Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...
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9.4
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22 reviews
9.4
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22 reviews
5 star
58%
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14%
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If you’re considering an assisted living home for a family member, I highly recommend Sunrise of Westfield. The staff is caring, friendly, and just overall amazing- and not only to their residents, but...
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.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
5 star
69%
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When trying to decide a spot for my grandfather to live, we were stuck on options. When Heritage of Clara Barton was suggested, we had a great tour and the staff were nothing but kind and went above and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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9.2
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12 reviews
9.2
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12 reviews
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I would say it's been a godsend for everyone. . The staff, activities and facilities are second to none. My dad was fully against assisted living and now he says he was so wrong, this is the best decision he...
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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9.1
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141 reviews
9.1
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141 reviews
5 star
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The office staff is responsive and return emails and phone calls on a timely basis. Some of the aids are not as "nice" but most are fine. The common areas are kept quite clean. The residence rooms are...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....
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2828 Floor plans available
8.5
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8.5
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Very attentive, friendly and like my brother says, kind staff members. Chelsea at Fanwood was just bought over. Now called Mira Vie. The new director seems very nice & staff is staying the same but I just...
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.
NEW INFOAvg resident age is 94 !! Age Min 65 years plus plus Best towns for referrals to be coming from/desired location:UNION COUNTY- Fanwood/Scotch Plains- Plainfield- Westfield- Cranford- Clark- Rahway
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Photo of Millennium Memory Care at Matawan
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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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My dad was discharged from multiple facilities due to behaviors associated with his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We finally found Millennium Memory Care who gave him a forever home!! Thank you for the continued...
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.
Our Matawan, NJ Alzheimer's Community is located in a quite residential neighborhood near Matawan Ave Middle school. The home is close to major highways including Route 35 and the Garden State Parkway. Natural light pours into this 15 bedroom home through the large windows fitted in each room....
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7.8
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7.8
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Can’t rave enough about the care my loved one receives at Fox Trail. [name removed]and staff take care of his every need. Facility is immaculate. Meals are well prepared. Activities and entertainment are...
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 at Green Brook 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...
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7.2
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7.2
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5 star
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The staff is amazing. They treat my father as if he was their father. They're calm and patient. They realize and catch things. It was very quick getting my father in there, which was appreciated. I would...
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.
Alcoeur Gardens is one of the Top NJ Memory Care providers offering the most personal, effective and sensitive Alzheimer’s and dementia care in New Jersey, even for the most challenging patients. Our staff works with caregivers, family members, social workers, doctors and psychiatric hospitals so...
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6.0
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18 reviews
6.0
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18 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
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3 star
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I really like South River because everything is on one floor. Very helpful, answers questions promptly. Staff always smiling and super friendly. Interaction with my mom is great. My mom is happy and safe....
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 at South River 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...
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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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6.8
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6.8
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6 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Fords, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Fords is $7,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,845 per month.

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

Fords, NJ
$7,385/mo
$6,845/mo

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

Fords, NJ
$7,385/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,385/mo
$7,415/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,647/mo
Studio
$7,107/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,615/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,214/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fords over time

Fords, NJNJ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fords, 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 Fords.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fords

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fords

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.

All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough in Hillsborough Township, NJ

5.0
New Administration. hopefully it is a positive change. The Conseirge and [name removed} is very helpful. I always have positive experiences with them. Mom had positive mostly interactions with other clients, and some memory issues with a few, but that is why they ate in an Assisted Living ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and homey environment. Numerous reviews mention the friendly, homelike atmosphere of the communities. Residents of Atria Cranford, Sunrise of East Brunswick, and The Brielle at Seaview appreciate the warm and inviting feeling at their respective communities, with many commenting on the comfort and sense of famil ...
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Dedicated and responsive staff. Several families express their gratitude for the caring and attentive nature of the staff at their loved ones' communities. At Atria Cranford, The Brielle at Seaview, and CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living, staff members are described as friendly, responsive, and dedicated to their res ...
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Varied activities and entertainment. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities and entertainment offered at the communities. At Atria Cranford, residents enjoy a diverse activities calendar, while Sunrise of East Brunswick and The Brielle at Seaview praise the variety of offerings for engaging seniors and fostering socia ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, food quality and dining experiences stand out as factors contributing to overall satisfaction. At Atria Cranford, Sunrise of East Brunswick, and The Brielle at Seaview, residents look forward to meals and praise the accommodations made for dietary restrictions.
Reliable and professional maintenance. Communities are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep, with many reviews mentioning the importance of reliable maintenance. At Atria Cranford, Sunrise of East Brunswick, and The Brielle at Seaview, residents and families appreciate the maintenance teams' responsiveness and attention to ...
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Consistent and transparent communication. Frequent, clear communication between families and communities is mentioned as a key factor in residents' well-being. Families at Atria Cranford, Sunrise of East Brunswick, and The Brielle at Seaview appreciate staff's willingness to keep them informed and address their concerns.
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Fords review score based on 157 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 157 reviews of 22 Fords assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fords 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

Fords review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Fords, NJ22 facilities
7.9
Perth Amboy, NJ24 facilities
8.1
Metuchen, NJ28 facilities

Review subcategories for Fords 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 157 reviews of 22 Fords assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fords 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.
Fords, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Fords assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fords assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fords, 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 Fords 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 Fords that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fords, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fords 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 Fords Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fords, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fords 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 Fords partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fords, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fords 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 Fords communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fords 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 Fords offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fords, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fords

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 Fords protect seniors.

Learn about New Jersey Assisted Living regulations

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There are 24 assisted living facilities near Fords, New Jersey. See the full list.

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

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