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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Newark, NJ
If your loved one needs memory care in Newark, A Place for Mom can help. With 49 memory care facilities in Newark, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Newark incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Newark memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Newark, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Van Nest, Port Morris and Mott Haven.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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My mom has been at Brandywine Living for the past year. The place and people are very nice and the apartments are spacious - much larger than any others I've seen. They have ample activities. The only...
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.
Discover a verdant community in bloom at Spring Meadows Summit, offering Assisted Living services in Summit, New Jersey. Completely refurbished in 2012, our warm and inviting community features experienced and professional staff members who are committed to improving the quality of life of our...
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My Mom has been living at Horizon Manor for the past 5 years and we are so happy with the quality of care and attention she and all the residents receive. Horizon Manor is also very affordable. Thank...
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.
A beautiful Victorian Home in lovely Upper Montclair with Tudors and old oaks as your neighbors. Spacious Veranda for quiet chats overlooking well maintained properties. 18th Century appointed private and...
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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.
VillageCare at 46 & Ten respects your independence and privacy while providing basic services that foster an urban lifestyle of comfort and quality. What separates us from the rest are the people who live and work here, the city we call home and the culture that thrives all around us....
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My Mom entered this facility 2 years ago in the Assisted Living section and is now in it's Memory Care Unit. After working in the Healthcare Industry for nearly 40 years, I think I'm a good judge of good or...
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 the city of Passaic, this Medicaid friendly facility, which includes a secure Dementia neighborhood, is physically attached to a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility of the same name and under the same family ownership since the 1960's. At Chestnut Hill Residence Assisted Living, we...
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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
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.
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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
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.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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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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
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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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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...
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: 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.
Cost of memory care in Newark, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Newark is $7,249 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $6,781 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Newark, NJ vs. nearby cities
Newark, NJ
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Newark, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Newark
Recent reviews for memory care in Newark
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.
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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Expert care for residents with dementia. Numerous reviews praise the exceptional care provided by Arden Courts staff for their residents with dementia, allowing families to feel confident and relieved. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, residents' quality of life significantly improved due to the expert ...
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Personalized, attentive caregivers. Several reviews mention the caring and attentive nature of caregivers at various communities, such as Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, who learn from residents and cater to their unique needs. Residents enjoy the individualized attention they receive from devoted ...
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Thoughtful and responsive staff communication. Reviews highlight the importance of clear communication between staff and families, as at Atria Cranford and CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living, enabling everyone to stay informed and ensure care needs are met. Staff members go the extra mile to answer questions and provide updates.
Well-trained and supportive memory care staff. Despite the challenges that memory care facilities face, the staff at Arden Courts in Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and Coterie Hudson Yards are praised for their dedication and professionalism, constantly training and adapting to residents' evolving needs.
Clean and inviting community spaces. Residents and families appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of community spaces, including living rooms and dining areas, at facilities such as Brighton Gardens of West Orange, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Customized activities for residents. Activities tailored to residents' interests are highly regarded in the reviews, with communities like Spring Hills Livingston and Sunrise of Westfield offering a variety to engage and stimulate their residents, promoting overall well-being.
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Newark review score based on 231 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 231 reviews of 39 Newark memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Newark 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
Newark review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Newark 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 231 reviews of 39 Newark memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Newark 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.Newark, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Newark memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newark memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark 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
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66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.1%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Newark 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 Newark Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newark 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 Newark 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
48.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Newark 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 Newark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
51.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newark 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 Newark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
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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 Newark, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 49 memory care facilities near Newark, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Newark, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Atria Forest Hills. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 49 memory care facilities near you in Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Newark, New Jersey is $7,249. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Newark, 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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