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Assisted living costs in South Hackensack average about $7,727 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 491 communities in South Hackensack. Our detailed directory has 12078 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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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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Best management, the owner greeted me and my husband and explained the level of care. after meeting the owner and she took us for the tour or the place we know we were in the right place . The good news...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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, 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: 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.
Forest Manor Health Care Center is a new state of the art 120 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located just minutes off of Route 80 in Hope New Jersey. Forest Manor Health Care Center's $19 million dollar expansion is the region's newest, state-of-the-art skilled nursing and rehabilitation care...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise and...
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They're doing a good job taking care of my Dad here. It's a nice place, not overcrowded at all, and it has a nice homey feel. Dad complains about the people there being "too old", so they could use more...
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.
Olsen Rest Home is an assisted living community located in Nesconset, NY. Nesconset is a hamlet located in Long Island, an area that is widely known for its unique culture, delicious seafood and Italian cuisine and distinctive music. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy catching one of the region's many...
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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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: 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.
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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.
Licence # 700Q193 Adult Day Services, Residential care home Alzheimer's memory care. Fontaine Family type for adults is located in a warm street and safe residential setting in Suffolk County NY. Our home is certified by New York State office of Children and family Services, through its bureau...
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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.
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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 South Hackensack, NJ

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

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

South Hackensack, NJ
$7,727/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in South Hackensack, NJ, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Hackensack 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Hackensack, 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%
South Hackensack, 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 South Hackensack, 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 South Hackensack.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Hackensack

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Hackensack

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

Friendly and attentive staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and care of staff members across various communities, such as Atria West 86, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, and Monarch Paramus. Families express appreciation for the personal connections formed between staff and residents, resulting in a supportive and wel ...
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Homely and comfortable living spaces. Residents appreciate the cozy and inviting atmosphere of their private rooms and common areas at communities like The Chelsea at Fair Lawn, Sunrise of Edgewater, and Ciel on the Hudson. The cleanliness and well-maintained spaces contribute to a sense of warmth and familiarity that makes th ...
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Diverse and engaging activities. Activities are a key factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with communities like Brookdale Emerson, Juniper Village at Paramus, and Mira Vie Clifton offering a wide range of options tailored to individual interests. Regular social events and outings help foster a sense of community an ...
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High-quality and varied meal options. Food is a significant aspect of daily life for many residents, and several communities, including Van Dyk Park Place, Brookdale Emerson, and The Chelsea at Fair Lawn, are noted for their delicious and nutritious meal options, accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Accessible and convenient location. Communities like The Chelsea at Fair Lawn, Ciel on the Hudson, and Brookdale Emerson are praised for their prime locations, allowing for easy access to essential services and amenities like shopping, medical care, and public transportation. This convenience adds to the overall quality of l ...
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Resident-centered care and individual attention. Reviews highlight the importance of personalized care and attention for residents, with facilities like Atria West 86, Monarch Paramus, and Juniper Village at Paramus demonstrating a commitment to understanding and catering to each resident's unique needs and preferences.
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South Hackensack review score based on 2,106 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2106 reviews of 491 South Hackensack assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Hackensack 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

South Hackensack review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
South Hackensack, NJ491 facilities
8.3
Paterson, NJ469 facilities
8.3
Jersey City, NJ494 facilities

Review subcategories for South Hackensack 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 2,106 reviews of 491 South Hackensack assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Hackensack 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
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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South Hackensack assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Hackensack assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Hackensack, 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 South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack 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%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack 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
49.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack 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
50.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
46.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Hackensack

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 South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 491 assisted living facilities near South Hackensack, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Hackensack, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community and Atria Forest Hills. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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