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10 Best Nursing Homes in Union County, NJ
Union 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 84 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Union County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Union County is about $7,610, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1759 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Union County, NJ
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They have been very accommodating to the specific & individual needs of each patient. They are very mom & pop shop-like vs a big organization with a factory-feel. They provide a very personalized experience...
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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.
Branch Brook Park Manor is an exciting residential option for seniors who are in need of supportive, long term care. We have had the privilege of serving seniors and their families for over 30 years. We provide all of the comprehensive services of a larger facility while maintaining the ...
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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...
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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.
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...
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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...
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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.
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...
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We have had an excellent experience so far, the place is lovely and overall we are very pleased. Just like everybody else there are times where you can tell they are understaffed but they are still very...
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.
Since our beginning in the early 20th century as a not for profit community, we have provided a quality retirement experience. Now, as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, that retirement experience includes a gracious and elegant lifestyle augmented by highly professional staff, outstanding...
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My mom has been at Brandywine Living for the past year. The place and people are very nice and the apartments are spacious - much larger than any others I've seen. They have ample activities. The only...
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.
Brandywine at Summit's spacious apartments strike the perfect balance between comfort and safety and offer peace of mind for residents and their family and friends. Residents are warmhearted, interesting people who enjoy the freedom from the worries and dangers of solitary living and cooking and...
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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...
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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.
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...
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My father was a resident in this facility a long time ago and now my sister is also a resident here. I am still very appreciative of the care given. The staff is highly professional and always there to guide...
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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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My husband is presently residing at Garden Terrace. The owners, [names removed] and the staff provide excellent care, are professional, knowledgable and empathetic to my husband and myself. They have helped...
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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.
Garden Terrace is is a private, 34-bed family owned and operated skilled nursing facility nestled in the small, historical community of Chatham. We offer all of the comprehensive services of a larger facility while maintaining the warm, intimate setting of a small home or “bed and...
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Nursing my stay at Brookhaven, has been one of the most pleasant stay I've ever experienced. The administration, staff, and social services has been very pleasant and respectful at all times. I was always...
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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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The rehab at Summit Ridge has provided a healing atmosphere for my loved one! The nursing staff are friendly, engaging and attentive. The therapy team is supportive, motivating, and provides great education...
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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 Summit Ridge 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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I really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was...
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.
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I would specifically like to thank all the staff in the rehab department. Thank you to the Recreation team, and the social services team. Special thank you to all my nurses and CNA's.
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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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I just want to publicly express my thanks to the entire staff at Pine Acres Nursing Home, the dedicated and personalized care that was given to my grandfather over the past 8 months was simply amazing, there...
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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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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
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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.
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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ROSEVILLE MANOR is located in the historic Roseville section of Newark, close to Branch Brook Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, restaurants, Route 280, Garden State Parkway and public transportation.The landmark building offers nearly 100 private, carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with elegance and Old...
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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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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
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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.
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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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!
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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 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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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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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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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 Union County, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Union County is $7,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $7,102 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County, NJ vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Union County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Union County, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Union County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Union 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.
Union County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
56.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Union 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 Union County 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
39.1%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union 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 Union County 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
34.4%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Ditmas Park Care Ctr and The Belvedere are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Union County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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