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Assisted living costs in Sussex County average about $7,172 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 349 communities in Sussex County. Our detailed directory has 6187 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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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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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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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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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, 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.
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.
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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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, 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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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...
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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: 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, 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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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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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.
The country Homesteads is a family owned and operated business in bucks county Penna. Our Residential care homes feature all of the amenities of home, We provide a safe secure environment for individuals suffering from Alzhiemers Disease, memory, behavioral and psychiatric disorders. We have 31...
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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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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.
Photo of Cumberland Gardens
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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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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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. They are encouraging him to participate in some of the daily activities. He seems to like the food and...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Sussex County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Sussex County is $7,172 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton, NJ with an average of $6,954 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sussex County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Sussex County, NJ
$7,172/mo
$7,155/mo

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

Sussex County, NJ
$7,172/mo
U.S. national average
$4,753/mo

Assisted living costs in Sussex County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,172/mo
$7,286/mo

Assisted living costs in Sussex County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,526/mo
Studio
$6,462/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,583/mo

Senior living costs in Sussex County 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: Sussex County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSussex County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,172/mo$7,359/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$7,286/mo$7,424/mo$5,015/mo
Independent Living$8,771/mo$6,430/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Sussex County, NJ:$7,172/mo
New Jersey:$7,359/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Sussex County, NJ:$7,286/mo
New Jersey:$7,424/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
Independent Living
Sussex County, NJ:$8,771/mo
New Jersey:$6,430/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sussex County, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sussex County 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
Sussex County, NJ$7,686/mo$7,331/mo+4.8%
New Jersey$7,307/mo$6,913/mo+5.7%
National$5,377/mo$5,130/mo+4.8%
Sussex County, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,686/mo
2023 average cost:$7,331/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,307/mo
2023 average cost:$6,913/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,377/mo
2023 average cost:$5,130/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sussex County, 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 Sussex County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sussex County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sussex County

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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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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Sussex County review score based on 1,359 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1359 reviews of 321 Sussex County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sussex County 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

Sussex County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Sussex County, NJ321 facilities
8.2
Branchville, NJ337 facilities
8.1
Hamburg, NJ373 facilities

Review subcategories for Sussex County 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 1,359 reviews of 321 Sussex County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sussex County 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
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3.9
Friendliness
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Care services
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3.6
Staff
3.9
3.8
Meals & dining
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3.5
Activities
3.6
3.5
Value for cost*
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3.6
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Sussex County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sussex County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sussex County, 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 Sussex County 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 Sussex County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sussex County, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.2%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.3%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sussex County 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 Sussex County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sussex County, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.4%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sussex County 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 Sussex County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sussex County, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.3%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.7%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.9%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Sussex County 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 Sussex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sussex County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.4%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sussex County 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 Sussex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sussex County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.4%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.3%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sussex County

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 Sussex County protect seniors.
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The Chelsea at Sparta, Westwind Manor and Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sussex County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 349 assisted living facilities near Sussex County, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sussex County, New Jersey are Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Atria West 86. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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