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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fairfield, NJ
Fairfield 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 83 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fairfield, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fairfield is about $7,543, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1844 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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...
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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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.
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: 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.
The Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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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.
Located in central East Orange, NJ, Windsor Garden Care Center provides high quality skilled nursing and rehabilitative care for all your medical and therapeutic needs. We are proud to be one of a select number of facilities certified in the Eden Alternative, a progressive and person-centered...
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Cost of nursing homes in Fairfield, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Fairfield is $7,543 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Ridge, NJ with an average of $7,252 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fairfield
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fairfield
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.
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.
Sunrise of Morris Plains
4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.
Fairfield nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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
44.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfield 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 Fairfield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfield, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield 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 Fairfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield 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 Fairfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield 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 Fairfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Split Rock Nursing Home, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and Ditmas Park Care Ctr are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fairfield, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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