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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wood Ridge, NJ
Assisted living costs in Wood Ridge average about $7,227 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 64 communities in Wood Ridge. Our detailed directory has 1090 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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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.
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 want give my gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this holiday and essentially have compromised their own health every day while finding ways to cope without jeopardizing those patients...
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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.
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.
If you are looking for a safe, caring place for yourself or for a loved one, you'll find the very best at Isabella. Since its inspired beginning in 1875, Isabella, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, has pioneered in the care of the elderly of New York. Over the years, Isabella Home grew...
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.
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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All is well for me, they have been able to assist me with what I am limited to. The staff do a reasonable cleaning of the community and my room. I am happy with the meals I select from and the activities...
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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.
A NYS Licensed Enriched Housing program, best described as senior apartments with supportive services. Carnegie East House consists of 74 apartments ranging in size from studios to 2-bedrooms. Majority of the apartments have an excellent view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our...
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I moved my wife into 80th Street in January 2020. Several months later 80th Street went into lockdown following the Department of Health's mandates. While I was unable to see her in person, there was regular...
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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.
The 80th Street Residence is the only dedicated facility in New York City specializing in Enhanced Memory Care. As the very first recipient in the nation of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Excellence in Care Dementia Care Program Award, we are very proud of our community. Licensed by...
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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 aunt was placed at Hudson Pointe, checked online and read some negative reviews. After visiting her several time, my experience was totally different. The staff was sweet and treated the guest with...
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.
167 bed skilled nursing facility with a warm, intimate family atmosphere. Hudson Pointe has an established reputation as one of the premier nursing and rehabilitative care communities in the Bronx, providing short term, post hospital rehabilitation as well as long term.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...
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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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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 Wood Ridge, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Wood Ridge is $7,227 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Passaic, NJ with an average of $7,180 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wood Ridge, NJ
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wood Ridge
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wood Ridge
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and warmth of the staff at their community, such as at Juniper Village at Paramus, where the staff's engaging nature creates a welcoming environment for residents.
Thoughtful care for residents' needs. Caregivers at various communities, including Brookdale West Orange, go above and beyond to accommodate residents' needs, including arranging activities and providing personalized attention.
Thorough communication with families. Reviews from several communities, like Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, praise the open communication between staff and families, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in their loved one's care.
Variety of engaging activities. Communities such as Brighton Gardens of West Orange offer an array of activities tailored to residents' interests, providing opportunities for socialization and personal growth.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces, such as at The Chelsea at Fair Lawn, where residents appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining a pleasant environment.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents and families at various communities, like Sunrise at East 56th, express satisfaction with the quality and customization of the meals, creating a enjoyable dining experience.
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Wood Ridge review score based on 252 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 252 reviews of 60 Wood Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wood Ridge 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
Wood Ridge review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wood Ridge 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 252 reviews of 60 Wood Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wood Ridge 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.Wood Ridge, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Wood Ridge assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge 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
63.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge 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%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.7%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge 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
41.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
45%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
35%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wood Ridge
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 Wood Ridge protect seniors.
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La Paula Manor, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Belvedere are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wood Ridge, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 64 assisted living facilities near Wood Ridge, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Wood Ridge, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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