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Assisted living costs in Highland Park average about $7,727 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 535 communities in Highland Park. Our detailed directory has 13583 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Staten Island, Monroe and Livingston.

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 La Paula at Main
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I'm very happy with La Paula at Main. They are very attentive to my mom's needs. They are taking very good care of my mom. My mom seems to be very happy there. Yes. I would highly recommend this place to...
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.
La Paula at Main is a company dedicated to providing care and services to the growing number of elderly persons in Northern New Jersey affected with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. We are designed to be a therapeutic environment. We are committed to improving the quality of life of the elderly...
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8.5
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La Paula Manor has been great for my mother who has dementia. It’s a small facility with about ten residents and a very attentive and communicative staff including a chef. I visited one of their other...
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.
La Paula Manor is a 12 bedroom home located in a nice residential neighborhood. Alzheimer's care is our specialty and with one person per room we are able to give our full attention to each resident.
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The staff are very caring and treat residents with great respect. Any questions or concerns are addressed quickly. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, including exercise,...
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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Photo of Complete Care at Whispering Woods
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I recently had the opportunity to visit Whispering Woods. Overall it’s a beautiful facility. For the most part everyone is friendly. You do have moments when things could be better like the food, and...
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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I have lived at Meadow Lakes for 3 years, having moved from Chicago. For me, the most important ingredient are the friends you make at your new community. I would suggest to anyone shopping around for a...
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.
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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
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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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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.
Photo of Country Meadows of Bethlehem
8.0
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I live about 5 hours from mom and got the call from a family member late one Saturday night that she had a fall and was being taken to the hospital for evaluation. I arrived the next morning and knew that...
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.
Photo of Complete Care at Holmdel
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My husband who has dementia was well cared for. Good food, great staff, clean. Lovely, safe facility. They treated all of our family like family. He was only there for two weeks respite care but I would...
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 Willows at Holmdel is an elegant assisted living community created with the needs of seniors in mind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a warm and caring place to call home. With just sixty apartments and a separate fourteen apartment community for those who...
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Photo of The Philadelphia Protestant Home
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The rooms are an adequate size. The staff are really helpful with any questions we have needing to be answered. Overall, it is a very nice place.
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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Mom has been at the Chelsea since April - she was the first to move in to Country Cottage (memory care). She has been adjusting well to her new home with the help and professionalism of the staff. She has...
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
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.
Photo of Stein Assisted Living
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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
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 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, 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 JFK Hartwyck at Oak Tree
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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...
Photo of St Joseph's Senior's Home
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.
Photo of United Methodist Communities At Covenant Place
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.
Photo of Golden Livingcenter
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.
Photo of Millenium Memory Care
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.
Photo of The Avalon at Hillsborough
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at the...
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 Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
Photo of Stonebridge At Montgomery
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.
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Photo of Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
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.
Photo of Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater
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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
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.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
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Nothing but praises for the staff caring for my father. They do all the extra things to make him feel comfortable and send me pictures when he is having a good day. The amazing Activities staff and the...
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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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
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Highland Park, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Highland Park is $7,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, NJ with an average of $7,308 per month.

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

Highland Park, NJ
$7,727/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,727/mo
$9,435/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,512/mo
Studio
$6,307/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,787/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,831/mo

Senior living costs in Highland 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: Highland Park, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland Park, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Highland Park, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Highland Park, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Highland Park, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Highland Park, NJ, over time

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

Highland Park, NJNJ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Highland Park, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Highland 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 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
Highland Park, NJ$7,593/mo$7,341/mo+3.4%
New Jersey$7,431/mo$7,121/mo+4.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Highland Park, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,593/mo
2023 average cost:$7,341/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park.

What families are saying about assisted living in Highland Park

Recent reviews for assisted living in Highland Park

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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Alcoeur Gardens of Toms River

4.0
Alcoeur Gardens of [Removed] was a nice place for dad to stay for a brief respite stay. The staff was very attentive and caring to his needs. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The activities director was very young and hopefully, as she gains more experience they will have more ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and responsive staff. Several reviews praise the friendly and attentive nature of the staff at various communities, such as Spring Hills Somerset, where they've had a positive experience with the management and business office, and the staff's flexibility and willingness to engage with residents. Staff members are ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Maplewood at Princeton, the residents appreciate the various food choices and the social nature of mealtimes. At CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living, the st ...
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Well-designed facilities and cleanliness. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep, like at The Heritage of Clara Barton and Maplewood at Princeton, where the facilities are described as beautiful, modern, and well-maintained. This attention to detail fosters a sense of prid ...
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Engaging social activities. Communities offer a variety of social activities to keep residents engaged and entertained. For example, at Maplewood at Princeton, residents can participate in book clubs, movie nights, games, and more. These activities help create a strong sense of community and encourage interaction among r ...
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Considerate and personalized care. Many reviews mention the caring and personalized care provided by staff, as seen at CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living, where the care team addresses residents' needs and concerns promptly and with genuine concern. The care goes beyond just physical needs, providing emotional support and c ...
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Family oriented environment. Families are an integral part of the community experience. At Spring Hills Somerset, families are encouraged to be involved and stay informed, while at The Delaney of Bridgewater, the staff consistently communicates with families and responds promptly to their concerns. These family oriented ...
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Highland Park review score based on 2,687 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2687 reviews of 535 Highland Park assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Highland 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

Highland Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Highland Park, NJ535 facilities
8.2
Bridgewater, NJ573 facilities
8.7
Elizabeth, NJ229 facilities

Review subcategories for Highland 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 2,687 reviews of 535 Highland Park assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Highland 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.
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Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
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3.1
Activities
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3.1
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Highland Park assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland Park assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland Park 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
66.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highland 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 Highland Park Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highland Park, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland 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 Highland Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland Park, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.8%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland Park, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland Park, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.6%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
44.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Highland 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 Highland Park protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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