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If your loved one needs memory care in Leonia, A Place for Mom can help. With 61 memory care facilities in Leonia, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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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.
Chester Hill Adult HomeChester Hill Adult Home is an assisted living community located at 187 Cottage Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY. It is close to a health care center, community social and shopping facilities, allowing residents to live a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting.Our experienced...
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.
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Leonia, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Leonia is $6,798 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tenafly, NJ with an average of $6,725 per month.

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

Leonia, NJ
$6,798/mo
$6,810/mo

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

Leonia, NJ
$6,798/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,798/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,258/mo
Studio
$8,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,702/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,763/mo

Senior living costs in Leonia 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: Leonia, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeonia, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$6,798/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,759/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$6,046/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Leonia, NJ:$6,798/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Leonia, NJ:$6,759/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Leonia, NJ:$6,046/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Leonia, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Leonia 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Leonia, NJ$9,943/mo$9,317/mo+6.7%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,228/mo+7.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Leonia, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,943/mo
2023 average cost:$9,317/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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 Leonia

Recent reviews for memory care in Leonia

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

4.8
The people caring for my grandma are really nice and show concern for her. We are so glad that we chose this place for her. We are happy with the activities they provide but we wish they had more during the week.

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and compassion of the staff at Arden Courts in West Orange and other communities. Residents and their families appreciate the long-term relationships that have been built, with staff members going above and beyond to ensure the well-being of their loved o ...
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Individualized care plans. Many reviews mention the individualized care plans and attention given to residents at various communities. Staff members take the time to understand each resident's unique needs and provide specialized care accordingly.
Engaging activities for residents. Activities are a key feature mentioned in numerous reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Arden Courts and Sunrise. These include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, helping residents stay engaged and active.
Supportive communication. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is valued in many reviews, allowing everyone to stay informed about care needs and updates. Regular meetings, both in person and virtually, are mentioned as helpful in maintaining peace of mind.
Thoroughly cleaned and updated facilities. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, whether it's for private rooms or common areas. Residents and their families appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment.
Professional and dedicated caregivers. Several reviews highlight the professionalism and dedication of caregivers at different communities. Families express gratitude for the way their loved ones are treated with respect and kindness, and note that their caregivers have become like extended family.
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Leonia review score based on 244 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 244 reviews of 53 Leonia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Leonia 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

Leonia review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Leonia, NJ53 facilities
8.2
Palisades Park, NJ60 facilities
8.2
Fort Lee, NJ62 facilities

Review subcategories for Leonia 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 244 reviews of 53 Leonia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Leonia 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
3.9
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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Leonia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leonia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leonia, 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 Leonia 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 Leonia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leonia, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leonia 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 Leonia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leonia, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leonia 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 Leonia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leonia, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
49.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Leonia 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 Leonia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leonia, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
39.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leonia 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 Leonia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leonia, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Leonia

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 Leonia 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 Forest Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near Leonia, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 61 memory care facilities near Leonia, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Leonia, 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 61 memory care facilities near you in Leonia, 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 Leonia, 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 Leonia, 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 Leonia, New Jersey ranges from $21 to $23995. The average Memory Care cost in Leonia, New Jersey is $6,798. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Leonia, 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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