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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Morris Plains, NJ
If you’re looking for assisted living in Morris Plains, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Morris Plains or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Morris Plains.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Morris Plains for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 33 assisted living facilities in the Morris Plains area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Droyer's Point, Bayfront and Croxton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as West Milford, Edison and Staten Island.
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My wife and I are very happy at this community. The staff are exceptionally friendly. The food tastes good and there is a good variety of choices. We have a nice apartment and a lot of friendly neighbors....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Franciscan Oaks is a life care retirement community located in the gentle rolling hills of Morris County, and just a short walk from the delightful town of Denville. The nearby downtown offers specialty stores and boutiques, a multitude of restaurants, along with a charming library and...
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.
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.
The Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...
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.
You and your loved ones will feel confident that you are safe, happy, and well taken care of at Victoria Mews. Your days will be filled with good friends and good times, and your evenings will be filled with rest and relaxation. Please visit us ......our door is always open! We know how important...
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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They were a pretty good community and we were very happy with their rehabilitation unit. The provided very good care and really helped my loved one. I'm not sure about the rest of the community but 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.
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.
At Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Livington, we offer Residents outstanding care. We have been recognized by the Department of Health through perfect annual surveys, independent research groups such as Consumer Reports as one of the top ten nusing homes in the State of New Jersey...
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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Cost of assisted living in Morris Plains, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Morris Plains is $7,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $7,081 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Morris Plains, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Morris Plains, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Morris Plains vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Morris Plains, NJ by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Morris Plains over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Morris Plains
Recent reviews for assisted living in Morris Plains
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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Sunrise of Madison
5.0
The staff at Sunrise is amazing. They care so much. They made my dad feel so comfortable. Like family. I highly recommend sunrise.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook in Green Brook Township, NJ
5.0
I'm very happy with Fox Trail. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. They care about their patients. The facility makes them feel like they're at home. I have no complaints.
Morris Plains review score based on 154 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 154 reviews of 33 Morris Plains assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Morris Plains 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
Morris Plains review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Morris Plains 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 154 reviews of 33 Morris Plains assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Morris Plains 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.Morris Plains, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Morris Plains assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morris Plains assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains 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
60.6%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains 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
57.6%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.6%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains 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
48.5%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.5%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.5%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
48.5%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Morris Plains
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 Morris Plains protect seniors.
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Sunrise of Madison, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne and Spring Hills Livingston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Morris Plains, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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