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Photo of Brighton Gardens of Edison
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9.8
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73 reviews
9.8
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73 reviews
5 star
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All 5's from us. We were very happy with our experience at Brighton Gardens of Edison. I have no complaints. If we need to use them again, would not hesitate and hope there'd be availability. Based on the...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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65 reviews
9.6
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65 reviews
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We are very happy with Sunrise of East Brunswick. The care that my mom gets from the staff at this facility is very good. The house is on top of their game. I am completely comfortable with the Sunrise team...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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52 reviews
5 star
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This is an excellent facility for my mom. The Memory Care is a very safe environment for those with dementia because they provide care for the individualized needs in a friendly community atmosphere. The...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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44 reviews
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44 reviews
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The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.
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 Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...
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88 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
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137 reviews
9.3
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137 reviews
5 star
52%
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Great place. I would recommend it to others. Everything seems to be going very well for my sister there. Best decision I could have made. Thank you for your follow up with me and your suggestion of this...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....
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9.1
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12 reviews
9.1
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I would say it's been a godsend for everyone. . The staff, activities and facilities are second to none. My dad was fully against assisted living and now he says he was so wrong, this is the best decision he...
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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9.1
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35 reviews
9.1
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35 reviews
5 star
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My loved one was previously a resident at The Heritage of Clara Barton and the overall experience was good. Based on our experience, I would probably recommend The Heritage of Clara Barton to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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22 reviews
9.1
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22 reviews
5 star
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If you’re considering an assisted living home for a family member, I highly recommend Sunrise of Westfield. The staff is caring, friendly, and just overall amazing- and not only to their residents, but...
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.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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2828 Floor plans available
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8.5
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8.5
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Very attentive, friendly and like my brother says, kind staff members. Chelsea at Fanwood was just bought over. Now called Mira Vie. The new director seems very nice & staff is staying the same but I just...
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.
NEW INFOAvg resident age is 94 !! Age Min 65 years plus plus Best towns for referrals to be coming from/desired location:UNION COUNTY- Fanwood/Scotch Plains- Plainfield- Westfield- Cranford- Clark- Rahway
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Photo of Millennium Memory Care at Matawan
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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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My dad was discharged from multiple facilities due to behaviors associated with his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We finally found Millennium Memory Care who gave him a forever home!! Thank you for the continued...
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.
Our Matawan, NJ Alzheimer's Community is located in a quite residential neighborhood near Matawan Ave Middle school. The home is close to major highways including Route 35 and the Garden State Parkway. Natural light pours into this 15 bedroom home through the large windows fitted in each room....
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Photo of Alcoeur Gardens at Aberdeen
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7.2
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3 reviews
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3 reviews
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The staff is amazing. They treat my father as if he was their father. They're calm and patient. They realize and catch things. It was very quick getting my father in there, which was appreciated. I would...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Alcoeur Gardens is one of the Top NJ Memory Care providers offering the most personal, effective and sensitive Alzheimer’s and dementia care in New Jersey, even for the most challenging patients. Our staff works with caregivers, family members, social workers, doctors and psychiatric hospitals so...
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Photo of Venetian Care and Rehabilitation Center
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1.0
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296 reviews
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I have been to many places like this and this place just has it all. They care about each of the patients from what I see, and I am here every day with my husband. They give the patient hope. I would give it...
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.
Venetian Care & Rehabilitation Center offers a unique and person-centered approach to care in a quaint, home-like setting. Our distinct design features small neighborhoods with more hands-on staff to meet your individual needs than any standard nursing home. Whether you are recovering...
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1.0
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1.0
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118 reviews
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My loved one likes it a lot better than the other places she has been at. She seems happy with the therapy. They were helpful at very nice. The women at the front desk was very pleasant. It looked pretty...
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.
Situated in the tranquil Scotch Plains, Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center is the superior choice for state of the art skilled nursing care in a friendly atmosphere. We are proudly a Medicare 5-star community, which you will find apparent in the dedication and individualized attention from our...
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 Abingdon Care and Rehabilitation Center
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The staff is very nice and they are concerned about my mom’s wellbeing. They are efficient at providing things right away. I have spoken to everybody and people know me and my mom. I have no complaints about...
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.
Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center is a CMS 5-Star skilled nursing community that offers outstanding personalized care in a welcoming community. With our revolutionary person-centered approach to care, our interdisciplinary team will help you achieve your individual needs and goals. Whether...
Photo of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook
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7.0
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Our mom has adjusted very well. We are happy that she is safe and thriving. I felt that the our mom would strive better in a group home where there would be one on one interaction and doing things together...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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5.5
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18 reviews
5.5
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18 reviews
5 star
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I really like South River because everything is on one floor. Very helpful, answers questions promptly. Staff always smiling and super friendly. Interaction with my mom is great. My mom is happy and safe....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at South River is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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My uncle is recovering from a hip replacement at Alameda, and I recently went to visit. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the facility, and the progress with therapy I i have seen my uncle make. If you...
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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Complete Care Whispering Woods was only two miles from my mother's house, was very well kept, and reasonable in price. All of the employees were very professional and kind to my mother.
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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1.0
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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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.
Cranford Health & Extended Care is known in the community as a local, family owned facility offering Long Term Care, Short Term Rehabilitation and the new Alzheimer's/Dementia Assisted Living “Birchwood Square.” Upon admission to Cranford Health, an interdisciplinary team of professionals...
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This facility has had a change in leadership and from this change, there has only been positivity! The staff has been excellent with customer service, the facility is clean, and the care is amazing!
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 Westfield 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 residents....
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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.
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.
Welcome to JFK Hartwyck at Cedar Brook!JFK Hartwyck at Cedar Brook is a lovely facility offering long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, respite care, and New Jersey’s only Huntington’s Disease specialty care unit.The facility is bright and cheerful, with two solariums in each wing. Residents...

Cost of nursing homes in Fords, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Fords is $7,522 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $7,071 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fords, NJ vs. nearby cities

Fords, NJ
$7,522/mo
$7,071/mo

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

Fords, NJ
$7,522/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

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

$7,394/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,522/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,126/mo
Studio
$7,644/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,071/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,930/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Fords over time

Fords, NJNJ stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fords

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fords

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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All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough in Hillsborough Township, NJ

5.0
New Administration. hopefully it is a positive change. The Conseirge and [name removed} is very helpful. I always have positive experiences with them. Mom had positive mostly interactions with other clients, and some memory issues with a few, but that is why they ate in an Assisted Living ...
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Carnegie Assisted Living in Princeton, NJ

4.6
My mom has been a resident at Carnegie for almost two years now. Like any other transition, there was an adjustment period. I've seen a huge improvement in mom's overall health and wellbeing since she has been at Carnegie. Mom has made friends with other residents, and I have observed ...
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Fords nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fords nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fords, 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 Fords 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 Fords that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fords, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
58.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.8%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
58.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fords 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 Fords Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fords, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fords 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 Fords partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fords, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fords 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 Fords communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fords, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fords 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 Fords offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fords, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Sunrise of Madison and The Belvedere are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fords, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 51 nursing homes facilities near Fords, New Jersey. See the full list.

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