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10 Best Nursing Homes in Essex County, NJ

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Essex County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 105 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Essex County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Essex County is about $7,391, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1554 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Essex County, NJ

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Photo of Park Crescent Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
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I have nothing bad to say about this place. The nurses care they give you are phenomenal, they go above beyond. Social services are great too. The meals are appealing and the atmosphere is very friendly and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Park Crescent Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offers a wide range of medical services for short- and long-term patients. Our highly trained and dedicated staff provides skilled nursing care, wound care, physical and occupational therapies. We also try to keep things fun with unique offerings...
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The head nurse, Marvin, is wonderful. He is very attentive and always available if needed. The activities staff is very patient with the memory care residents. They engage and encourage them to participate...
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.
Features and Amenities:Private Rooms with Private ShowersClinical Programs designed with a Person-Directed ApproachState-of-the-Art Rehabilitation Therapy:Aquatic Therapy Pool with underwater treadmillActivities of Daily Living (ADL) SuitePhysical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy7 days per...
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Everyone at Cranes Mill from the doctors, nurses, and social services department, and aides attending to my husband were all friendly, courteous, attuned to his needs and did their very best to address...
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.
Photo of Little Nursing Home
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When my sister-in-law came to LNH she weighed 90 lbs and I was preparing for the end. She has suffered from dementia since [date removed]. She was in another facility that wouldn't accept her back from...
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.
Little Nursing Home is a rehabilitation center located in the beautiful township of Montclair, New Jersey, which is in Essex county. The area is very charming, and the residents will find that there is always something going on there. Whether the community band is playing at the high school, the...
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The community was clean anytime we would go see my loved one. The community was extremely friendly from the administration down to the janitor. Everyone was always smiling and always asking what...
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.
Established in 1921 in West Orange, NJ Canterbury Village is an experienced Assisted Living Residence. With only 53 residents we offer personalized assistance, support and healthcare services, available 24 hours a day. Our reasonable monthly service fee includes a spacious private studio with...
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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
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.
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 ...
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My Mom has been living at Horizon Manor for the past 5 years and we are so happy with the quality of care and attention she and all the residents receive. Horizon Manor is also very affordable. Thank...
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.
       A beautiful Victorian Home in lovely Upper Montclair with Tudors and old oaks as your neighbors.  Spacious Veranda for quiet chats overlooking well maintained properties.          18th Century appointed private and...
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We have had an excellent experience so far, the place is lovely and overall we are very pleased. Just like everybody else there are times where you can tell they are understaffed but they are still very...
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.
Since our beginning in the early 20th century as a not for profit community, we have provided a quality retirement experience. Now, as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, that retirement experience includes a gracious and elegant lifestyle augmented by highly professional staff, outstanding...
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Photo of Cornell Care and Rehabilitation Center
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Everyone was really friendly. The meals have gotten better over the time my loved one has been there. They are on top of that. They call me often. I think that the nurses are a little unorganized and need...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Since 1964, Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center has been the trusted skilled nursing and rehabilitation center of the Union community.We provide comprehensive skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services, customized to each resident’s individual needs. Therapy is available up...
Photo of Brandywine at Summit
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My mom has been at Brandywine Living for the past year. The place and people are very nice and the apartments are spacious - much larger than any others I've seen. They have ample activities. The only...
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.
Brandywine at Summit's spacious apartments strike the perfect balance between comfort and safety and offer peace of mind for residents and their family and friends. Residents are warmhearted, interesting people who enjoy the freedom from the worries and dangers of solitary living and cooking and...
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Photo of Canterbury at Cedar Grove
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3.0
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Everyone is very friendly, sweet, accommodating, and helpful. They are all friendly they are nice. I think the table could be cleaned a little better. The patients that can’t eat should be feed quickly. My...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Canterbury at Cedar Grove Care & Rehabilitation Center provides customized care in a warm and welcoming environment. Since 1984, Canterbury has provided a full range of skilled nursing and rehabilitative services in the community of Cedar Grove, NJ.We are proudly certified in the Eden...
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My Mom entered this facility 2 years ago in the Assisted Living section and is now in it's Memory Care Unit. After working in the Healthcare Industry for nearly 40 years, I think I'm a good judge of good or...
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.
Located in the city of Passaic, this Medicaid friendly facility, which includes a secure Dementia neighborhood, is physically attached to a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility of the same name and under the same family ownership since the 1960's. At Chestnut Hill Residence Assisted Living, we...
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My husband needed surgery for his fractured ankle and went to Montclair Care Center for rehabilitation. The staff and medical personnel were wonderfully attentive. His progress was amazing - going from...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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The rehab at Summit Ridge has provided a healing atmosphere for my loved one! The nursing staff are friendly, engaging and attentive. The therapy team is supportive, motivating, and provides great education...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Summit Ridge Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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
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.
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Nursing my stay at Brookhaven, has been one of the most pleasant stay I've ever experienced. The administration, staff, and social services has been very pleasant and respectful at all times. I was always...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Excellent care!!! The nurses and especially the aids at South Mountain have been giving my Mom outstanding care for many weeks now. [name removed]- the aid for my Mom on the second floor is absolutely...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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My husband is presently residing at Garden Terrace. The owners, [names removed] and the staff provide excellent care, are professional, knowledgable and empathetic to my husband and myself. They have helped...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Garden Terrace is is a private, 34-bed family owned and operated skilled nursing facility nestled in the small, historical community of Chatham. We offer all of the comprehensive services of a larger facility while maintaining the warm, intimate setting of a small home or “bed and...
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We chose Daughters of Miriam because my sister knows someone who works there. The price is really good on the apartments here and my mom is able to still cook some of her own meals. The apartment is very...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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.
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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
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.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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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.
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I would specifically like to thank all the staff in the rehab department. Thank you to the Recreation team, and the social services team. Special thank you to all my nurses and CNA's.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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I just want to publicly express my thanks to the entire staff at Pine Acres Nursing Home, the dedicated and personalized care that was given to my grandfather over the past 8 months was simply amazing, there...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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My father is doing well here at this community. So far everything working at pretty well. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. He receiving good care here. I know he is safe and in good hands. This...
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.
Montclair Manor is a magnificent place ideal for assisted living community located in a serene town of Montclair, New Jersey State. Our quaint community is situated in an exciting and restful environment. Montclair is a peaceful and excellent place to live as well as for the visiting loved one's...

Cost of nursing homes in Essex County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Essex County is $7,391 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Ridge, NJ with an average of $7,255 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County, NJ vs. nearby counties

Essex County, NJ
$7,391/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County, NJ vs. the state and national average

Essex County, NJ
$7,391/mo
U.S. national average
$4,983/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County vs. other types of senior living

$7,255/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,391/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Essex County, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,537/mo
Studio
$7,911/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,762/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,512/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County over time

Essex County, NJNJ stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Essex County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Essex County

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.

Essex County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex 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 Essex County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Essex County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex County, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
61.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
57.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex County nursing homes

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 Essex County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex County, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Essex County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex County, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Essex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Essex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
0.4%
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