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Assisted living costs in Lafayette average about $7,043 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 366 communities in Lafayette. Our detailed directory has 6382 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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All is well for me, they have been able to assist me with what I am limited to. The staff do a reasonable cleaning of the community and my room. I am happy with the meals I select from and the activities...
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.
A NYS Licensed Enriched Housing program, best described as senior apartments with supportive services. Carnegie East House consists of 74 apartments ranging in size from studios to 2-bedrooms. Majority of the apartments have an excellent view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our...
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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.
Traditions is a licensed 20 bed residential health care facility nestled in beautiful Hunterdon County. Surrounded by picturesque farmlands and yet minutes to major retail centers, you can either commune with nature or enjoy urban living. Experience the best of both worlds.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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I moved my wife into 80th Street in January 2020. Several months later 80th Street went into lockdown following the Department of Health's mandates. While I was unable to see her in person, there was regular...
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.
The 80th Street Residence is the only dedicated facility in New York City specializing in Enhanced Memory Care. As the very first recipient in the nation of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Excellence in Care Dementia Care Program Award, we are very proud of our community. Licensed by...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at 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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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.
. OUR MISSION-Our goals and services are based on two fundamental philosophical principles. The belief in the innate worth of the aged and disabled individual and belief that each individual regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or handicap is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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
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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
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
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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.
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.
WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING offers the perfect blend of family tradition and the latest medical therapies. We are responsive, concerned and compassionate. From our staff of highly trained and certified medical professionals and therapists to our supportive client...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of The McClelland Home for Adults
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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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My mother has been with Mrs. Bush's almost 6 years. During that time the staff has treated with much love and kindness. As with any organization, there is a turn over of staff, but the changes have not...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio: Our caregiver ratio can never be less than 1 caregiver for four residents and 2 boarders.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Lafayette, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette is $7,043 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton, NJ with an average of $6,868 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lafayette, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Lafayette, NJ
$7,043/mo

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

Lafayette, NJ
$7,043/mo
U.S. national average
$4,718/mo

Assisted living costs in Lafayette, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,043/mo
$7,149/mo

Assisted living costs in Lafayette, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,501/mo
Private
$5,350/mo
Studio
$7,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,495/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,730/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,540/mo

Senior living costs in Lafayette 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: Lafayette, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLafayette, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,043/mo$7,291/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$7,149/mo$7,356/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$7,844/mo$6,367/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Lafayette, NJ:$7,043/mo
New Jersey:$7,291/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Lafayette, NJ:$7,149/mo
New Jersey:$7,356/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Lafayette, NJ:$7,844/mo
New Jersey:$6,367/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lafayette, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lafayette 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 Lafayette, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lafayette 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 median 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
Lafayette, NJ$7,666/mo$7,335/mo+4.5%
New Jersey$7,302/mo$6,906/mo+5.7%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Lafayette, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,666/mo
2023 average cost:$7,335/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,302/mo
2023 average cost:$6,906/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lafayette

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lafayette

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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Promenade at Tuxedo Place in Tuxedo Park, NY

4.3
Activities are abundant. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'm not sure that the nursing side of things are up to par though. My mom became ill and I felt as though they were really just blaming her age for her issues and did not notice the drastic changes in her. The doctor was not readily ...
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Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

4.0
Under new ownership, the changes are noticeable almost immediately. substantial upgrades and repairs made on the building in the last few months since new owners took control. New roof, bathrooms installed, painting and landscaping to name a few. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Nice ...
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Lafayette review score based on 1,389 family reviews

8.3
Review score338 facilities1389 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1389 reviews of 338 Lafayette assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lafayette 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

Lafayette review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lafayette, NJ338 facilities
8.3
Branchville, NJ341 facilities
7.4
Ogdensburg, NJ6 facilities

Review subcategories for Lafayette 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 1,389 reviews of 338 Lafayette assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lafayette 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.
Lafayette, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.7
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Lafayette assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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
60.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lafayette, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lafayette 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 Lafayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
51.5%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette 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 Lafayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.7%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.4%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.8%
47%
Dances
Dances
40.2%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lafayette

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 Lafayette protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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