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My father is doing well here at this community. So far everything working at pretty well. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. He receiving good care here. I know he is safe and in good hands. This...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Montclair Manor is a magnificent place ideal for assisted living community located in a serene town of Montclair, New Jersey State. Our quaint community is situated in an exciting and restful environment. Montclair is a peaceful and excellent place to live as well as for the visiting loved one's...
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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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 Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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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 Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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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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.
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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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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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Cost of memory care in Elmwood Park, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Elmwood Park is $7,245 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Passaic, NJ with an average of $7,097 per month.

Memory care costs in Elmwood Park, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Elmwood Park, NJ
$7,245/mo
$7,199/mo
$7,239/mo

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

Elmwood Park, NJ
$7,245/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,245/mo

Memory care costs in Elmwood Park, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,475/mo
Studio
$7,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,080/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,346/mo

Senior living costs in Elmwood Park 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: Elmwood Park, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmwood Park, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,245/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,194/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$6,388/mo$6,116/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Elmwood Park, NJ:$7,245/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Elmwood Park, NJ:$7,194/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Elmwood Park, NJ:$6,388/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Elmwood Park, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elmwood Park 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elmwood Park, NJ$9,640/mo$8,384/mo+15.0%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,212/mo+7.7%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Elmwood Park, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,640/mo
2023 average cost:$8,384/mo
Percent change:+15.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,848/mo
2023 average cost:$8,212/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Elmwood Park

Recent reviews for memory care in Elmwood Park

Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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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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Brighton Gardens of Saddle River

4.3
Staff is really nice. Feels like a homey place. I toured a lot of places and Brighton Gardens is the best place for us. The fireplace in the lobby is very inviting. The food is really good. The new chef is really good, food is important. The studio is cozy. Very convenient to get to, right off ...
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Elmwood Park review score based on 280 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 280 reviews of 54 Elmwood Park memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmwood Park 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

Elmwood Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Elmwood Park, NJ54 facilities
8.6
Garfield, NJ61 facilities
8.1
Fair Lawn, NJ62 facilities

Review subcategories for Elmwood Park 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 280 reviews of 54 Elmwood Park memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elmwood Park 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Elmwood Park memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmwood Park memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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
79.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmwood Park, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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
64.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
68.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmwood Park, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
74.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Elmwood Park

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and Atria West 86 are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elmwood Park, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 63 memory care facilities near Elmwood Park, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elmwood Park, New Jersey are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Atria Forest Hills and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 63 memory care facilities near you in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, New Jersey ranges from $21 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Elmwood Park, New Jersey is $7,245. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elmwood Park, New Jersey typically starts at $21. 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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