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10
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10
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30 reviews
5 star
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I am always amazed that the staff is so very kind, professional and competent. The nurses and staff are taking very good care of all the residents. The meals are good There are good activities and a good...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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21 reviews
9.8
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21 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
5%
3 star
10%
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Highly recommend. The staff are warm and welcoming as are the residents. We picked them because the facility itself was more like a hotel. I honestly would rate them a 5 in all categories except...
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.
Spring Hills Livingston, in Livingston, NJ is where lifestyle meets luxurious living! Our amenities and first-class senior living community offers independent living, assisted living services and memory care…that’s as personalized and unique as the legacy of Spring Hills. Our Livingston, NJ...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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60 reviews
9.6
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60 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
22%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
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Very nice place. Staff is caring and very helpful. They are very hand working. Could use more help. Thanks for taking care of mom.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1717 Photos available
9.6
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57 reviews
9.6
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57 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
39%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
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I give a 5 for all categories. My current comments are they need to have more activities for memory care, and more help on the weekends and hiring volunteers from colleges majoring in elder care to help...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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54 reviews
9.5
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54 reviews
5 star
62%
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22%
3 star
7%
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The Brielle has neem a wonderful experience for mom. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Our family knows mom is well taken care of.
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.
The Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...
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9.5
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82 reviews
9.5
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82 reviews
5 star
54%
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3 star
11%
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I’ve lived here for about 8 years. You can’t expect to have any place make food like mom made it, but here, what they give you is very worthwhile. First time in my life I am eating good healthy food. When we...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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22 reviews
9.4
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22 reviews
5 star
58%
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14%
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If you’re considering an assisted living home for a family member, I highly recommend Sunrise of Westfield. The staff is caring, friendly, and just overall amazing- and not only to their residents, but...
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.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
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3 star
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When trying to decide a spot for my grandfather to live, we were stuck on options. When Heritage of Clara Barton was suggested, we had a great tour and the staff were nothing but kind and went above and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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145 reviews
9.2
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145 reviews
5 star
54%
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3 star
9%
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So far our experience as a family has been positive. My father is reluctant to be there in general or any place to be honest. But the support and careful handling that the staff provide has been great. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....
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1717 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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16 reviews
9.1
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16 reviews
5 star
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My mom really likes the staff . She says everyone is friendly. She is happy with the food and activities. I get callbacks quickly and updates regularly. I would recommend them if you can afford it.
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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Photo of Bethany Residence
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8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
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I am currently a resident at Bethany Residence and so far my experience here has been great. The staff and the other residents are great. It's great to communicate with nice people. Also, [Name removed] is a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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1111 Photos available
2828 Floor plans available
7.5
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7.5
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5 reviews
5 star
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Very attentive, friendly and like my brother says, kind staff members. Chelsea at Fanwood was just bought over. Now called Mira Vie. The new director seems very nice & staff is staying the same but I just...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
NEW INFOAvg resident age is 94 !! Age Min 65 years plus plus Best towns for referrals to be coming from/desired location:UNION COUNTY- Fanwood/Scotch Plains- Plainfield- Westfield- Cranford- Clark- Rahway
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I am very happy with every aspect of the facility. Staff including the front desk is fantastic I have already recommended the facility to many families. I could no longer give my mom the care she needed. ...
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.
Amber Court of Elizabeth offers comfortable, caring and affordable Assisted Living choices for seniors. We are located in the thriving downtown area of Elizabeth. We are near many urban conveniences, such as restaurants, shopping, banking, entertainment, and much more. Major highways and public...
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7.0
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26 reviews
7.0
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26 reviews
5 star
31%
4 star
45%
3 star
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2 star
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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
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.
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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We have had an excellent experience so far, the place is lovely and overall we are very pleased. Just like everybody else there are times where you can tell they are understaffed but they are still very...
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.
Since our beginning in the early 20th century as a not for profit community, we have provided a quality retirement experience. Now, as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, that retirement experience includes a gracious and elegant lifestyle augmented by highly professional staff, outstanding...
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7.5
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7 reviews
7.5
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7 reviews
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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...
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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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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.
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1.0
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1.0
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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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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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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 assisted living in Avenel, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Avenel is $7,388 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,809 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Avenel, NJ vs. nearby cities

Avenel, NJ
$7,388/mo
$7,365/mo
$7,310/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Avenel, NJ vs. the state and national average

Avenel, NJ
$7,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Avenel vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,388/mo
$7,416/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Avenel, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,306/mo
Studio
$7,446/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,466/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Avenel over time

Avenel, NJNJ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Avenel, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Avenel.

What families are saying about assisted living in Avenel

Recent reviews for assisted living in Avenel

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Sunrise of Mountain Lakes

4.9
I thought the facility was always and clean and looking great. The staff was always present and they took care of my mother very well. I would recommend Sunrise of Mountain Lakes to others looking.

Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the warmth and kindness of the staff in various communities, such as Atria Cranford, The Brielle, and Sunrise of New Dorp, who make residents and their families feel at home.
Variety of activities for residents. Several reviews highlight the diverse range of activities offered at communities like Atria Cranford, Sunrise of Staten Island, and The Brielle, which provide opportunities for socializing and engagement.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Atria Cranford, Brighton Gardens of Edison, and The Brielle, which include both private rooms and common areas.
Flexible care options. Some reviews, like those for Atria Cranford, Brighton Gardens of Mountainside, and Sunrise of Staten Island, mention the customized care plans and accommodations for residents with different needs.
Caring and helpful administration. Administrative staff members at communities like The Heritage of Clara Barton, The Brielle, and Sunrise of New Dorp are praised for their attentiveness and responsiveness to residents and their families.
Delicious and nutritious meals. Reviews consistently mention the high quality of food at communities, such as Atria Cranford, Sunrise of New Dorp, and Bethany Residence, which cater to individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
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Avenel review score based on 159 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 159 reviews of 19 Avenel assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Avenel review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Avenel review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Avenel, NJ19 facilities
8.3
Rahway, NJ27 facilities
8.3
Carteret, NJ24 facilities

Review subcategories for Avenel assisted living

When assisted living 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 159 reviews of 19 Avenel assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Avenel resident and family assisted living 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.
Avenel, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Avenel assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avenel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avenel, 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 Avenel assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Avenel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avenel, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avenel assisted living

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 Avenel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avenel, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avenel assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Avenel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avenel, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
68.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Avenel assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Avenel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avenel, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
63.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
47.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avenel assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Avenel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avenel, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Avenel

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Avenel protect seniors.

Learn about New Jersey Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 assisted living facilities near Avenel, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Avenel, New Jersey are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, The Villas of Holmdel and Atria Forest Hills. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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