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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chester, NJ
If you’re looking for assisted living in Chester, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Chester or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Chester.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Chester for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Chester area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ivy Hill and Vailsburg.
You may also consider nearby communities such as East Orange, Edison and Montclair.
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9.9
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34 reviews
The facility is beautiful and clean. The staff are always cheerful and helpful. They are friendly to residents and families. There are lots of great activities all of the time. The food choices and quality...
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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9.8
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67 reviews
There are not enough words to describe how wonderful they all are. [name removed] and her team were nothing short of amazing. The facility was spotless and felt like home. The staff was welcoming and warm....
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.
Come visit our community nestled in the suburbs of Florham Park with tree-lined walking paths surrounding us. Enter our community and you'll experience first hand the Sunrise Difference.Please call for more information or to schedule a visit to find out how Brighton Gardens can enrich your life...
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9.5
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49 reviews
They took excellent care of my mother in law. Definitely would recommend it. The staff is wonderful to the residents. I have talked to many residents there and they all seemed to be happy. They do a lot 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.
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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9.5
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31 reviews
I would give the appearance a 5, however I'm not happy here. The care is almost none existent but charged [fee removed] a month. I can't wait to move out
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.
Welcome to Mt Arlington Senior Living. Mt. Arlington Senior Living sits high on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills and wooded landscape surrounding the community. The Community is located just minutes from local shopping, restaurants, Lake Hopatcong, places of worship, and...
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9.1
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43 reviews
Nice grounds. My dad lived walking the neighborhood for his exercise. The staff was very attentive to my dad and very responsive to my family
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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9.0
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8 reviews
My mom lived at Bryan Manor 20+years ago, and was treated exceptionally well. When I fell ill myself, and needed a place to live and take care of me, I was at first apprehensive upon learning they are under...
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.
Bryan Manor is a senior residential care home nestled on 36 acres in scenic Chester. It offers residents a cozy, safe, and supportive environment. It's smaller than other facilities and seniors quickly adapt to the family-centric care. The residents enjoy interacting with each other and the...
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8.6
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7 reviews
I decided that The Residence @Basking Ridge was the right place for my mother after visiting and reviewing all of the places within a reasonable driving distance. The management team was informative and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of Bernards Township, and conveniently located off of I-287, the community is close to shops, recreation & entertainment, dining, the popular Farmstead Arts Center and so much more. The Residence at Basking Ridge offers an array of services catered to seniors. At The...
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1.0
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11 reviews
My dad has been at Memory Care in Chester for almost 2 years now and we are very happy with the facility. We love Sherry, LeMar, Kim, and Sydney especially. It definitely feels like a family. There may...
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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We are pleased with how mom is settling in at the Brightview Randolph. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. They are very welcoming to our family members when we come...
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.
Brightview Randolph is a senior living community located in Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, a suburb of New York. Our warm community will offer a variety of spacious apartments and floorplans just waiting for your decorative touch. Beautiful grounds and open spaces will encourage gathering...
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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.
The House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
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7.0
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2 reviews
Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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.
1.0
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12 reviews
The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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Cost of assisted living in Chester, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $7,762 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Gardner, NJ with an average of $5,774 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, NJ vs. nearby cities
Chester, NJ
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Chester, NJ by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Chester over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester, NJ
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What families are saying about assisted living in Chester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester
The Chelsea at Sparta
4.4
I would recommend the facility to others. I'm very hands on with my folks- so I know I personally make the experience better for them (I take laundry home 6 days a week because of my dads incontinence). The meals have actually gotten somewhat better as of late- they get their meals brought up to ...
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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.
Chester review score based on 44 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 10 Chester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Chester 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
Chester review score compared against nearby cities
6.8
Chester, NJ10 facilities
7.1
Peapack and Gladstone, NJ10 facilities
7.6
Bernardsville, NJ19 facilities
Review subcategories for Chester 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 44 reviews of 10 Chester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chester 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.Chester, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Chester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester 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
80%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
90%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42%
Room service
Room service
60%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester
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 Chester protect seniors.
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chester, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Chester, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Chester, New Jersey are Sunrise of Madison, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Spring Hills Livingston. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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