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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South River, NJ
Assisted living costs in South River average about $7,489 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 31 communities in South River. Our detailed directory has 511 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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Complete Care Whispering Woods was only two miles from my mother's house, was very well kept, and reasonable in price. All of the employees were very professional and kind to my mother.
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...
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: 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.
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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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...
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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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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.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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Cost of assisted living in South River, NJ
The average cost of senior living in South River is $7,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,874 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South River, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South River, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South River, NJ by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South River, NJ
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What families are saying about assisted living in South River
Recent reviews for assisted living in South River
The Brielle in Staten Island, NY
5.0
The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.
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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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange
4.6
My wife has been a resident with Alzheimer's for about three(3) years and her care has been excellent. All of the personal at every level are excellent.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Wide range of activities. Residents at various communities express appreciation for the diverse range of activities offered. For instance, at Mira Vie Forsgate, the Chelsea at Forsgate, residents enjoy activities such as bingo, movie nights, and games. At Brookdale Monroe, Brookdale Monroe offers activities for all, ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the attentiveness and kindness of the staff at different communities. For example, at Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Monmouth Crossing, the staff remembers residents' names and preferences, providing personalized attention. At Maplewood at Princeton, Maplewood, th ...
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Variety of meal options. Quality food stands out as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction at multiple communities. Facilities like Brookdale Monroe, Brookdale Monroe, offer a range of meal choices, including a daily menu and an all-day menu for those who prefer specific dishes. Some residents do mention impr ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the various communities. For instance, at Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Monmouth Crossing, the facilities are beautifully decorated and the surroundings are kept clean. At Maplewood at Princeton, Maplewood, the living areas and c ...
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Supportive and communicative management. Communication is essential for families and residents, and several reviews highlight the openness and availability of management at various communities. For example, at Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Monmouth Crossing, the director holds regular meetings with senior residents and their lov ...
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Home-like atmosphere. A homelike atmosphere fosters comfort and familiarity for residents. Communities like Mira Vie Forsgate, The Chelsea at Forsgate, and Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Monmouth Crossing, are praised for their warm and welcoming environments. These communities create a sense of belonging tha ...
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South River review score based on 113 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 113 reviews of 30 South River assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South River 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
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Review subcategories for South River 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 113 reviews of 30 South River assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South River 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.South River, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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South River assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South River assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South River, 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 River 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 River 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
56.7%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South River 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 River 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
66.7%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.3%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South River 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 River 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
46.7%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South River 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 River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South River 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 River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.7%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
63.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South River
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 South River protect seniors.
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