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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cranberry Lake, NJ

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9.6
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73 reviews
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Although our father’s stay at Colonial Manor was short, we believe he was genuinely cared for and respected in his final weeks. The staff was kind, respectful, and made him feel welcome. We were also...
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.
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
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1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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18 reviews
9.5
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18 reviews
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Everyone and everything is great here. I'm very happy she's at Chelsea. The staff is friendly and anytime mom needs anything they are right here to help. She said the food is very good. She is seated with 3...
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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88 Photos available
9.1
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36 reviews
9.1
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36 reviews
5 star
42%
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47%
3 star
8%
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Staff was amazing. Very attentive. My mom loved them all. Activities were endless. The 3:00 happy hour with music was a favorite. My mom is a picky eater. She was never satisfied with the food. They did...
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.
Welcome to Mt Arlington Senior Living. Mt. Arlington Senior Living sits high on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills and wooded landscape surrounding the community. The Community is located just minutes from local shopping, restaurants, Lake Hopatcong, places of worship, and...
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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51 reviews
9.1
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It was for me! And I have moved since. Wasn't happy with the food. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't recommend Paragon Village, but everyone there seems to be pretty happy.
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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8.6
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5 reviews
8.6
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5 reviews
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40%
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40%
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The night staff that I interacted with every night while my father was in hospice care were absolutely wonderful. They were not only careful and sweet to my father, but they were very kind to me and my...
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.
The House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
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99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
5.5
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9 reviews
5.5
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The care services do not really apply to her as she is still living in their independent living area. The staff is wonderful, always helpful. The place is very clean and well kept The residents are...
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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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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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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.
Forest Manor Health Care Center is a new state of the art 120 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located just minutes off of Route 80 in Hope New Jersey. Forest Manor Health Care Center's $19 million dollar expansion is the region's newest, state-of-the-art skilled nursing and rehabilitation care...
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Cost of memory care in Cranberry Lake, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cranberry Lake is $8,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $4,795 per month.

Memory care costs in Cranberry Lake, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Cranberry Lake, NJ
$8,292/mo
$8,073/mo

Memory care costs in Cranberry Lake, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Cranberry Lake, NJ
$8,292/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Cranberry Lake, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,292/mo

Memory care costs in Cranberry Lake, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,858/mo
Studio
$5,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,344/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,978/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Cranberry Lake vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cranberry Lake, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCranberry Lake, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$8,292/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$8,147/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$7,473/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Cranberry Lake, NJ:$8,292/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Cranberry Lake, NJ:$8,147/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Cranberry Lake, NJ:$7,473/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Cranberry Lake, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cranberry Lake 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.

Cranberry Lake, NJNJ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Cranberry Lake, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cranberry Lake 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
Cranberry Lake, NJ$5,707/mo$5,995/mo-4.8%
New Jersey$7,740/mo$7,754/mo-0.2%
National$5,570/mo$5,498/mo+1.3%
Cranberry Lake, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,707/mo
2023 average cost:$5,995/mo
Percent change:-4.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,740/mo
2023 average cost:$7,754/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,570/mo
2023 average cost:$5,498/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cranberry Lake

Recent reviews for memory care in Cranberry Lake

Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

4.0
Under new ownership, the changes are noticeable almost immediately. substantial upgrades and repairs made on the building in the last few months since new owners took control. New roof, bathrooms installed, painting and landscaping to name a few. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Nice ...
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Mira Vie Brookfield in Belvidere, NJ

4.5
I had to place my husband in care while I had surgery and recovery. He was very happy, well cared for and enjoyed the entire time. All of the staff and employees were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this facility to anyone. It really is a wonderful place.

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!

Cranberry Lake review score based on 56 family reviews

8.3
Review score8 facilities56 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 8 Cranberry Lake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cranberry Lake review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cranberry Lake review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Cranberry Lake, NJ8 facilities
8.5
Byram Center, NJ11 facilities
8.5
Stanhope, NJ12 facilities

Review subcategories for Cranberry Lake memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 56 reviews of 8 Cranberry Lake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cranberry Lake resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cranberry Lake, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Cranberry Lake memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cranberry Lake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cranberry Lake, 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 Cranberry Lake memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Cranberry Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cranberry Lake, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cranberry Lake memory care

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 Cranberry Lake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cranberry Lake, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cranberry Lake memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cranberry Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cranberry Lake, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Cranberry Lake memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cranberry Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cranberry Lake, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cranberry Lake memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Cranberry Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cranberry Lake, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Cranberry Lake

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Cranberry Lake protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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