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River Vale 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 102 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in River Vale, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in River Vale is about $7,469, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1698 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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The Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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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.
RiverSpring Living stands as a beacon of compassionate care and innovation, dedicated to empowering older adults of all faiths to embrace a life of dignity, vitality, and purpose. Rooted in Jewish values and a non-profit mission, it has spent over a century championing healthy aging through an...
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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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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.
At the Woodcliff Lake Manor Care Center we are guided by the belief that service is an extension of the soul. We have hereby dedicated ourselves to providing care with the highest standards of excellence and compassion. Each resident, whether short term rehabilitation, long term care or hospice...
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We have had nothing short of a 5 star experience for our family, from the knowledge and recomendations of the staff, to the cleanliness of the facility, to the quality of the food, to the fun and engaging...
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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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Sans Souci is a 120 bed facility located in Yonkers.  We offer residents excellence in nursing, rehabilitation and sub-acute care in a lovely home like environment to enhance quality of life.Our services include:Physical, Occupational and Speech TherapyLong - term skilled nursing...
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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, 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.
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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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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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.
The Jewish Home, Russ Berrie Home for Jewish Living, is one of the country’s premier Jewish Homes for the elderly. Situated on a breathtaking park-like 16-acre campus, our 180-resident facility offers skilled nursing and geriatric care to families in Bergen, Rockland and Hudson counties.We enjoy...
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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...
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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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.
Family of Caring Health and Rehabilitation is a family owned and operated company where our goal is to provide the best care and service to every client every time. For over 35 years, the Friedman family has been providing dignified care and service in a warm, pleasant, supportive environment....
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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.
At Ridgewood 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: 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.
Simply stated, you can trust that we will treat your family as if they were our family.  That care and compassion is the foundation that established our reputation in 1953.Our Sub-Acute program, AfterCare, provides the patient with excellent medical and rehabilitation therapy between...
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.
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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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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.
At Maple Glen 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: 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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living 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 milieu based...
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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.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed memory 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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in River Vale, NJ

The average cost of senior living in River Vale is $7,469 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cresskill, NJ with an average of $7,309 per month.

Nursing homes costs in River Vale, NJ, vs. nearby cities

River Vale, NJ
$7,469/mo
$7,872/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Vale, NJ, vs. state and national averages

River Vale, NJ
$7,469/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Vale, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,419/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,469/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Vale, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,197/mo
Studio
$7,754/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,367/mo

Senior living costs in River Vale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: River Vale, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Vale, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,469/mo$7,351/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$7,360/mo$7,287/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,419/mo$7,351/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$6,601/mo$6,327/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
River Vale, NJ:$7,469/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
River Vale, NJ:$7,360/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
River Vale, NJ:$7,419/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
River Vale, NJ:$6,601/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in River Vale, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in River Vale 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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Nursing homes cost trends in River Vale, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in River Vale 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
River Vale, NJ$7,997/mo$7,919/mo+1.0%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,182/mo+7.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
River Vale, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,997/mo
2023 average cost:$7,919/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,682/mo
2023 average cost:$7,182/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in River Vale

Recent reviews for nursing homes in River Vale

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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Sunharbor Manor in Roslyn Heights, NY

4.5
If you are a patient at Sunharbor Manor you will be very lucky if you are cared for by [name removed]. She is a very special CNA and cares for you as if you are special to her. In addition to excellent physical care she is very thoughtful and provides you with emotional support when she senses ...
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The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake

3.8
We chose this community because of the care provided, it was also close to where we live. It looked very accommodating for what mom needed. The room sizes were fair, not extraordinary but it was spacious enough for what my mom needed. I would say this is a good place overall, but read the fine ...
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River Vale nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Vale nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Vale, 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 River Vale 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 River Vale 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
61.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in River Vale 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 River Vale Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Vale 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 River Vale 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
52.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
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Availability of select dining options in River Vale 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 River Vale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Vale 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 River Vale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Harmony Village at CareOne Valley, Sunrise of Old Tappan and Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near River Vale, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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