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Assisted living costs in Wood Ridge average about $7,493 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 70 communities in Wood Ridge. Our detailed directory has 1214 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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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...
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, 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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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...
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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.
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, 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.
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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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...
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.
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...
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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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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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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 Wood Ridge, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Wood Ridge is $7,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairview, NJ with an average of $7,088 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wood Ridge, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Wood Ridge, NJ
$7,493/mo

Assisted living costs in Wood Ridge, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Wood Ridge, NJ
$7,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,723/mo

Assisted living costs in Wood Ridge, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,493/mo
$7,545/mo

Assisted living costs in Wood Ridge, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,261/mo
Private
$5,350/mo
Studio
$8,940/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,680/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,111/mo

Senior living costs in Wood Ridge 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: Wood Ridge, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWood Ridge, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,493/mo$7,674/mo$4,723/mo
Memory Care$7,545/mo$7,748/mo$4,979/mo
Independent Living$6,810/mo$6,753/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Wood Ridge, NJ:$7,493/mo
New Jersey:$7,674/mo
U.S.:$4,723/mo
Memory Care
Wood Ridge, NJ:$7,545/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
Independent Living
Wood Ridge, NJ:$6,810/mo
New Jersey:$6,753/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wood Ridge, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wood Ridge 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
Wood Ridge, NJ$7,887/mo$7,498/mo+5.2%
New Jersey$7,302/mo$6,906/mo+5.7%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Wood Ridge, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,887/mo
2023 average cost:$7,498/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,302/mo
2023 average cost:$6,906/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wood Ridge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wood Ridge

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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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 254 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 64 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

8.7
Wood Ridge, NJ64 facilities
8.7
Wallington, NJ73 facilities
8.6

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 254 reviews of 64 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
4.3
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.1
3.7
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.6
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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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
60.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
52.5%
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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
67.2%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
41.1%
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
42.2%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
17.5%
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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
39.1%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.6%
18.1%
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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
53.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.1%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
46.1%
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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 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 Wood Ridge protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community and Atria West 86 are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wood Ridge, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Wood Ridge, New Jersey are Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, Atria Forest Hills and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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