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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 $7,371, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1574 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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Last Updated: 11/13/24
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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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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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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.
ManorCare of Mountainside provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units....
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 Troy Hills 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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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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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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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Essex County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Essex County is $7,371 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Ridge, NJ with an average of $7,252 per month.

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

Essex County, NJ
$7,371/mo

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

Essex County, NJ
$7,371/mo
U.S. national average
$4,993/mo

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

$7,230/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,371/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,491/mo
Studio
$7,938/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,406/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Essex County over time

Essex County, NJNJ stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Essex County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Essex 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.

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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
38.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
58.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.5%
17.2%
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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
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
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
32.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
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
30%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
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.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.8%
0.4%
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