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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Garwood, NJ
If your loved one needs memory care in Garwood, A Place for Mom can help. With 37 memory care facilities in Garwood, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Garwood incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Garwood memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Garwood, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Port Morris, Mott Haven and Fort George.
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Garwood Memory Care Facilities | 811 Reviews
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Last Updated: 12/24/24
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
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.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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: 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.
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: 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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Cost of memory care in Garwood, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Garwood is $7,436 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,859 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Garwood, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Garwood, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Garwood vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Garwood, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Garwood
Recent reviews for memory care in Garwood
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I
truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Paramus
5.0
At the time I need to get my dad in right away. They came and evaluated him and got him in the next day. I am satisfied with the staff providing the care. The food is very good, but now he needs it blended and they do that for him. I don't have any complaints, they are very friendly and they ...
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Brookdale Hillsborough
5.0
Overall I have no complaints of this community they have provided my mother with excellent care and have really made her comfortable in her new living environment. They have a great menu for the residents to choose from with a wide variety of meals. They also have a great activity program ...
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Garwood review score based on 216 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 216 reviews of 30 Garwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Garwood 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
Garwood review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Garwood 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 216 reviews of 30 Garwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Garwood 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.Garwood, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Garwood memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garwood, 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 Garwood 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 Garwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Garwood, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Garwood 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 Garwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Garwood, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garwood 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 Garwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garwood, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Garwood 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 Garwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garwood, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garwood 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 Garwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garwood, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, The Belvedere and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne are the top-rated memory care facilities near Garwood, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Garwood, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Garwood, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Garwood, 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 Garwood, 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 Garwood, 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 Garwood, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Garwood, New Jersey is $7,436. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Garwood, New Jersey typically starts at $1150. 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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