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10 Best Nursing Homes in South River, NJ
South River 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 35 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South River, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South River is about $7,573, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 913 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Rockefellows Mills, Darts Mills and Holcomb Mills.
Nursing Homes Facilities near South River, NJ
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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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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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.
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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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Nothing but praises for the staff caring for my father. They do all the extra things to make him feel comfortable and send me pictures when he is having a good day. The amazing Activities staff and the...
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.
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in South River, NJ
The average cost of senior living in South River is $7,573 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $7,087 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South River, NJ vs. nearby cities
South River, NJ
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South River, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South River
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South River
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton
5.0
My sister entered FTMC in [date removed] -just as COVID was taking over the world. It was a painful and agonizing decision, but Fox Trail was incredibly helpful and encouraging from the beginning. The transition went so well, it felt like a miracle. My sister made a phenomenal adjustment and ...
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Sunrise of Lincroft
5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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South River nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South River, 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 South River 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 South River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South River, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South River 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 South River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South River, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South River 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 South River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South River, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South River 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 South River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South River, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South River 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 South River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South River, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, The Belvedere and Sunrise of Marlboro are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 35 nursing homes facilities near South River, New Jersey. See the full list.
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