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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Union County, NJ
Assisted living costs in Union County average about $7,412 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in Union County. Our detailed directory has 946 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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They have been very accommodating to the specific & individual needs of each patient. They are very mom & pop shop-like vs a big organization with a factory-feel. They provide a very personalized experience...
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.
Branch Brook Park Manor is an exciting residential option for seniors who are in need of supportive, long term care. We have had the privilege of serving seniors and their families for over 30 years. We provide all of the comprehensive services of a larger facility while maintaining the ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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ROSEVILLE MANOR is located in the historic Roseville section of Newark, close to Branch Brook Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, restaurants, Route 280, Garden State Parkway and public transportation.The landmark building offers nearly 100 private, carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with elegance and Old...
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I really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Union County, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $7,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,845 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, NJ vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Union County, NJ by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Union County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union 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 Union County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Union County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I
truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.
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.
Union County review score based on 256 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 256 reviews of 38 Union County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Union 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
Union County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Union 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 256 reviews of 38 Union County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Union 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.Union County, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
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Union County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union 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 Union 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 Union County 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
65.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Union 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 Union County 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
63.2%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union 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 Union County 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
57.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
60.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.5%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Union County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
La Paula Manor, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Belvedere are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 42 assisted living facilities near Union County, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Union County, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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