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10 Best Nursing Homes in Union, NJ

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Union 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 88 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Union, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Union is about $7,679, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1833 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Union, NJ

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Photo of Mountainside
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.
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....
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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.
Photo of Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of JCC Metro West Memory Center
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.
Photo of Bishop Taylor Manor
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
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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.
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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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.
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...
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.
At Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Livington, we offer Residents outstanding care. We have been recognized by the Department of Health through perfect annual surveys, independent research groups such as Consumer Reports as one of the top ten nusing homes in the State of New Jersey...
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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Photo of United Methodist Communities At Pineridge Of Montclair
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: 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.
Photo of The Chelsea at Florham Park
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.
The Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...
Photo of Alaris Health At Belgrove
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.
Photo of United Methodist Communities At Covenant Place
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.
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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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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Cost of nursing homes in Union, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Union is $7,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Ridge, NJ with an average of $7,551 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Union, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Union, NJ
$7,679/mo

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

Union, NJ
$7,679/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$7,542/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,679/mo

Nursing homes costs in Union, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,659/mo
Studio
$7,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,677/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,897/mo

Senior living costs in Union 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: Union, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnion, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,679/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,483/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,542/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,868/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Union, NJ:$7,679/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Union, NJ:$7,483/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Union, NJ:$7,542/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Union, NJ:$6,868/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Union, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Union 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.

Union, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Union, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Union 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
Union, NJ$8,067/mo$7,440/mo+8.4%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,182/mo+7.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Union, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,067/mo
2023 average cost:$7,440/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Union

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Union

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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Regency Park Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hazlet, NJ

5.0
My Mom lived in Regency Park from 2010 until she passed away Dec. 11, 2017. The staff was great, very cooperative, and communicated well. They knew when to be proactive. In the latter stage of dementia as her health was declining, Mom needed hospice help there and the hospice team did their ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Montville

5.0
We moved our mother in two months ago. We have a big family but everyone agreed to move Mom to Fox Trail, and we are so happy. We take turns visiting, and sitting with her is very nice. The staff is welcoming and never rushes our visits. Thank you!

Union nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Union, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Union 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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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