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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lafayette, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lafayette, A Place for Mom can help. With 343 memory care facilities in Lafayette, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lafayette incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lafayette memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lafayette, 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING offers the perfect blend of family tradition and the latest medical therapies. We are responsive, concerned and compassionate. From our staff of highly trained and certified medical professionals and therapists to our supportive client...
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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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My Mom was at Meadowview Assisted Living Memory Care unit at Wartburg. My Family and I found the staff to be very knowledable, caring, kind, warm, loving, to all the Residents. My Mom, had the best care til...
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.
Helping Caregivers for over 100 years The Wartburg Adult Care Community is a Lutheran social ministry serving all faiths. We don’t just care for people, we care about them, and nobody in lower Westchester offers more services for seniors and their families than we do: 24-hour skilled nursing...
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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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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO. While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide...
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. They are encouraging him to participate in some of the daily activities. He seems to like the food and...
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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 has been with Mrs. Bush's almost 6 years. During that time the staff has treated with much love and kindness. As with any organization, there is a turn over of staff, but the changes have not...
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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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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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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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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The community was always clean and we never saw anything on the floor when we visited, even when we visited unannounced. All the staff at the community were great; they were all very responsive to our emails...
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.
Enjoy living in our brand new over-sized apartments with wonderful views of the Long Island Sound. Willow Towers is a not-for-profit Assisted Living community, licensed by the state of New York. Willow Towers provides an elegant lifestyle, which includes gourmet meals by our Johnson and Wales...
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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.
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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 Lafayette, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette is $6,781 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newton, NJ with an average of $6,642 per month.

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

Lafayette, NJ
$6,781/mo

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

Lafayette, NJ
$6,781/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,781/mo

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

Semi-Private
$8,120/mo
Studio
$9,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,208/mo

Senior living costs in Lafayette 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: Lafayette, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLafayette, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$6,781/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$8,476/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$7,763/mo$6,116/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Lafayette, NJ:$6,781/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lafayette, NJ:$8,476/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Lafayette, NJ:$7,763/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Lafayette, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lafayette 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
Lafayette, NJ$9,324/mo$8,230/mo+13.3%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,212/mo+7.7%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Lafayette, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,324/mo
2023 average cost:$8,230/mo
Percent change:+13.3%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,848/mo
2023 average cost:$8,212/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lafayette

Recent reviews for memory care in Lafayette

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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Lafayette review score based on 1,363 family reviews

8.2
Review score293 facilities1363 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1363 reviews of 293 Lafayette memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lafayette 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

Lafayette review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Lafayette, NJ293 facilities
8.2
Branchville, NJ322 facilities
7.4
Ogdensburg, NJ5 facilities

Review subcategories for Lafayette 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 1,363 reviews of 293 Lafayette memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lafayette 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.
Lafayette, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Lafayette memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lafayette, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.6%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lafayette, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lafayette 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 Lafayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette 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 Lafayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lafayette, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
40.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Lafayette

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