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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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3 reviews
1.0
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
67%
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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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6.8
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6 reviews
6.8
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6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
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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: 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.
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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.
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...
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Cost of assisted living in Cranford, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cranford is $7,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,809 per month.

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

Cranford, NJ
$7,385/mo
$7,554/mo

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

Cranford, NJ
$7,385/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,385/mo
$7,433/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,226/mo
Studio
$7,657/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,543/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,415/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Cranford over time

Cranford, NJNJ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cranford, 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 Cranford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cranford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cranford

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.

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.

Cranford review score based on 232 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 232 reviews of 31 Cranford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cranford 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

Cranford review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Cranford, NJ31 facilities
8.4
Garwood, NJ30 facilities
8.5
Kenilworth, NJ48 facilities

Review subcategories for Cranford 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 232 reviews of 31 Cranford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cranford 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.
Cranford, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Cranford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cranford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cranford, 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 Cranford 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 Cranford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cranford 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 Cranford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cranford 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 Cranford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
67.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Cranford 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 Cranford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
64.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cranford 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 Cranford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cranford, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cranford

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 Cranford protect seniors.

Learn about New Jersey Assisted Living regulations

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La Paula Manor, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Belvedere are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cranford, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 40 assisted living facilities near Cranford, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Cranford, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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