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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hamden, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Hamden, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Hamden, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Sunrise of Bridgewater
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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24 reviews
9.7
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24 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
33%
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0%
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My mom is receiving excellent care. Very one is kind to her and patient. It's a beautiful community, always clean and friendly employees. She enjoys the restaurant food and likes the happy hours they have.
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.
Sunrise of Bridgewater opened its doors in March of 2019. We have a highly tenured team, with several department managers being with Sunrise for 20+
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Photo of Independence Manor at Hunterdon
55 Photos available
8.9
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10 reviews
8.9
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10 reviews
5 star
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10%
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10%
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0%
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Friendly staff. Nurses, aides and physician are great! Recent renovations inside facility and new outdoor patio. Nice music throughout. For myself, close proximity to Hunterdon Medical Center and my home...
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.
*We are proud to have earned New Jersey state's "Advanced Standing" designation for quality!*Independence Manor is dedicated to providing the personal services and health care to individuals who may need help with some of their aspects of daily living. Our programs, policies and procedures were...
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Photo of Mira Vie at Greenknoll
1313 Photos available
8.4
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28 reviews
8.4
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28 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
18%
3 star
14%
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14%
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11%
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Hello this is [name removed] and I love the Chelsea. They are very good and they have wonderful people working here everybody’s good and [removed] I guess. My favorite part is the activity room with all the...
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.
Located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, The Chelsea at Bridgewater is conveniently located in a peaceful, serene wooded area in Somerset County. Residents enjoy personalized assisted living services in private and semiprivate suites in a variety of attractive styles. Residents are welcome to...
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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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49 reviews
8.4
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49 reviews
5 star
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Very homey atmosphere...just the right amount of resident for an elderly person to get to know... she rates the food very high... I have excellent communication with them...she is happy!
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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for 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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Hamden, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hamden is $6,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delaware Park, NJ with an average of $4,701 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hamden, NJ vs. nearby cities

Hamden, NJ
$6,416/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hamden, NJ vs. the state and national average

Hamden, NJ
$6,416/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hamden vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,416/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Hamden, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$7,156/mo
Studio
$8,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,501/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,965/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Hamden over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Hamden

Recent reviews for memory care in Hamden

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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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton

5.0
My sister entered FTMC in [date removed] -just as COVID was taking over the world. It was a painful and agonizing decision, but Fox Trail was incredibly helpful and encouraging from the beginning. The transition went so well, it felt like a miracle. My sister made a phenomenal adjustment and ...
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All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough in Hillsborough Township, NJ

4.5
Overall the community seems to be good and is very neat and clean. The staff is very friendly and kind. I would like to see better communication between the staff and our family. I would recommend this community to others.

Hamden review score based on 31 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 6 Hamden memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hamden 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

Hamden review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Hamden, NJ6 facilities
8.8
High Bridge, NJ12 facilities

Review subcategories for Hamden 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 31 reviews of 6 Hamden memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hamden 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.
Hamden, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Hamden memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamden memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamden, 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 Hamden 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 Hamden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hamden 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 Hamden Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hamden 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 Hamden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hamden 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 Hamden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamden 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 Hamden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hamden, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Delaney of Bridgewater, Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Sunrise of Bridgewater are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hamden, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Hamden, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Hamden, New Jersey are Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Saucon Valley Manor. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, 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 Hamden, New Jersey ranges from $151 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Hamden, New Jersey is $6,416. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Hamden, 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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