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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
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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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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.
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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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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My parents lived at Gwynedd Estates for 2 years, in a 2 BR, 2 BA apartment. I give an A+ star to every single part of Gwynedd: the staff, the people who live there, the value for money, the individual...
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Elmer, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Elmer is $5,434 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Hill, NJ with an average of $5,260 per month.

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

Elmer, NJ
$5,434/mo
$5,602/mo
$5,373/mo

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

Elmer, NJ
$5,434/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,434/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,117/mo
Studio
$5,782/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,986/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,691/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,160/mo

Senior living costs in Elmer 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: Elmer, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmer, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$5,434/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,430/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,557/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Elmer, NJ:$5,434/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Elmer, NJ:$5,430/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Elmer, NJ:$4,557/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Elmer, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elmer 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
Elmer, NJ$8,425/mo$7,957/mo+5.9%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,228/mo+7.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Elmer, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,425/mo
2023 average cost:$7,957/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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 Elmer

Recent reviews for memory care in Elmer

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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Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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The Residence at Chadds Ford in Glen Mills, PA

5.0
I would definitely recommend this community. It is brand new and extremely clean. The community has everything my mom needs. The staff is very friendly, kind, and attentive. The communication is great and they have built a relationship with us.

Elmer review score based on 1,980 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1980 reviews of 289 Elmer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmer 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

Elmer review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Elmer, NJ289 facilities
7.9
Clayton, NJ14 facilities
8.1
Glassboro, NJ17 facilities

Review subcategories for Elmer 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 1,980 reviews of 289 Elmer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elmer 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.
Elmer, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Elmer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmer, 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 Elmer 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 Elmer 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
68.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elmer 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 Elmer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmer, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmer 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 Elmer 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
44.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmer 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 Elmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
45.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmer 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 Elmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmer, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Elmer

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