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Alzheimer’s care in Croton incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Croton memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Croton, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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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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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
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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.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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I had my Mother at the Chelsea at Toms River for 2 years before she passed away and she loved it! I chose the Chelsea because of the great reputation they have around the community. When I went in for my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
See Yourself In A New Life!”The Residence at Toms River”Elegance and Style in North Dover.The Residence at Toms River; Toms Rivers’ newest and most exclusive Senior Living Community personifies exemplary resort-like service, personalized care and a close-knit family quality of life located in...
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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.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.
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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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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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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...
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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.
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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We recently had experienced a loss in our family that required immediate placement for my mom. I looked at several communities and almost gave up hope that we would find something both nice and affordable...
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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.
The Residences of Chestnut Ridge and Belvedere Center are two Genesis HealthCare facilities that offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing Care across the street from one another. The Residences of Chestnut Ridge option offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports...
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The physical place is beautiful and the residents are friendly and happy. The staff is excellent and always trying to include the residents in activities. They treat the residents with dignity. It's not so...
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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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Cost of memory care in Croton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Croton is $6,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delaware Park, NJ with an average of $4,696 per month.

Memory care costs in Croton, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Croton, NJ
$6,174/mo

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

Croton, NJ
$6,174/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,174/mo

Memory care costs in Croton, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,475/mo
Studio
$6,486/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,263/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,347/mo

Senior living costs in Croton 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: Croton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCroton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$6,174/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,140/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,323/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Croton, NJ:$6,174/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Croton, NJ:$6,140/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Croton, NJ:$5,323/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Croton, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Croton 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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Memory care cost trends in Croton, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Croton 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Croton, NJ$9,019/mo$8,374/mo+7.7%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,228/mo+7.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Croton, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,019/mo
2023 average cost:$8,374/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,848/mo
2023 average cost:$8,228/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Croton

Recent reviews for memory care in Croton

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

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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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Croton review score based on 2,926 family reviews

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Review score486 facilities2926 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2926 reviews of 486 Croton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Croton 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

Croton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Croton, NJ486 facilities
8.4
Flemington, NJ14 facilities
8.6
Frenchtown, NJ15 facilities

Review subcategories for Croton 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 2,926 reviews of 486 Croton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Croton 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
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4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
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3.8
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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Croton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Croton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Croton, 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 Croton 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 Croton 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
67.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Croton 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 Croton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Croton, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Croton 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 Croton 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
43.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Croton 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 Croton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
44%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Croton 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 Croton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Croton

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 Croton protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange are the top-rated memory care facilities near Croton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 584 memory care facilities near Croton, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Croton, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and Azalea at Cinnaminson. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 584 memory care facilities near you in Croton, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Croton, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Croton, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Croton, New Jersey ranges from $151 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Croton, New Jersey is $6,174. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Croton, New Jersey typically starts at $151. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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