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Assisted living costs in Kean University average about $7,727 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 491 communities in Kean University. Our detailed directory has 12127 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan.

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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Although the level of care they provide is not quite adequate for my loved one (and we are looking in to other options), they do an excellent job here at the level they are able to provide for. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, The Triton House is a licensed NJ residence just one block from the beach! Walk on the boardwalk all year long and enjoy summer breezes on the spacious front porch. We are located in easy walking distance to town and the train. With a comfortable living room,...
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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.
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.
Safeview Manor FTAH is a residential care home located in historic Amityville, NY, a village in the town of Babylon in Suffolk County. Hometown to Annie Oakley and the site of a bestselling novel and series of movies, this small village boasts many nature walks, parks, beaches, a Village Triangle...
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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.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...
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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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We love living at Waterstone on High Ridge. The facility is beautiful & the people are great. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Lucias Home is a residential care home located in the tranquil town of Babylon, in Suffolk County, New York. Our diverse town has a rich heritage and serene atmosphere, great for seniors looking to relax and spend some quality time with friends and family members. We encourage our residents to...
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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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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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Wonderful assisted living. They are taking excellent care of my dad. They are very caring and considerate. I Highly recommend this facility.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "assisted living"...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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: 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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Kean University, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Kean University is $7,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jersey City, NJ with an average of $6,483 per month.

Assisted living costs in Kean University, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Kean University, NJ
$7,727/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Kean University, NJ, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Kean University, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kean University 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
Kean University, 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%
Kean University, 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%
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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 Kean University, 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 Kean University.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kean University

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kean University

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 Northport

4.5
The staff at the East Northport Bristal is always kind. They always have a smile on their faces and are genuinely sweet and loving to my mom. The facility is ALWAYS spotless and beautiful to live in or visit. The only area I see occasional improvement for is the food. It is not always hot and ...
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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Professional and attentive staff. Many reviews highlight the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff in various communities, including CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living, Brighton Gardens of Mountainside, and Sunrise of Madison. Families appreciate the staff's responsiveness to concerns and the care they provide ...
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Flexible and accommodating to resident needs. Residents and their families frequently mention the accommodating nature of caregivers in communities like Sunrise of Staten Island, Spring Hills Livingston, and The Brielle. This flexibility makes the transition to assisted living easier for both residents and their families.
Welcoming and friendly environment. Reviews often speak to the warm and welcoming atmosphere in communities, such as The Brielle, Brighton Gardens of West Orange, and Sunrise of Livingston. Residents enjoy the sense of community and the friendliness of both the staff and other residents.
Thoughtful community activities. A variety of activities are offered in communities, like Sunrise of Staten Island, Atria Cranford, and The Brielle, to encourage socializing and engagement among residents. These activities cater to diverse interests and help residents stay active and involved.
Consistently clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for communities including The Brielle, Atria Cranford, and Brighton Gardens of Edison frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and the comfortable living spaces provided.
Reasonable communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is valued in many communities, such as Sunrise of Staten Island, Sunrise of New Dorp, and Spring Hills Livingston. Regular meetings and updates help families feel informed and ensure care needs are being met.
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Kean University review score based on 2,225 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2225 reviews of 491 Kean University assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kean University 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

Kean University review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Kean University, NJ491 facilities
8.6
Newark, NJ246 facilities
8.4
Edison, NJ508 facilities

Review subcategories for Kean University 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 2,225 reviews of 491 Kean University assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kean University 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
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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3.1
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Kean University assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kean University assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kean University, 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 Kean University 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 Kean University 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
67.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kean University 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 Kean University 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
67.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kean University 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 Kean University 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
51.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.6%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kean University 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 Kean University communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kean University 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 Kean University offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.1%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
61.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
47%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kean University

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 Kean University protect seniors.
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Christian Fellowship House, Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community and Atria West 86 are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kean University, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 491 assisted living facilities near Kean University, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Kean University, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Arden Courts Whippany, A Memory Care Community and Brandywine The Gables by Monarch. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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