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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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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...
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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...
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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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...
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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
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.
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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Hillside, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hillside is $7,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Arlington, NJ with an average of $7,119 per month.

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

Hillside, NJ
$7,401/mo
$7,238/mo

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

Hillside, NJ
$7,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,401/mo
$7,469/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,423/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$7,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,599/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,581/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Hillside over time

Hillside, NJNJ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hillside, NJ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Hillside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hillside

The Brielle in Staten Island, NY

5.0
The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.

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.

Harmony Village at CareOne At Hanover Township in Whippany, NJ

4.8
My mom was previously a resident at Harmony Village at CareOne At Hanover Township. I can't say enough about the professionalism, respect and care that the staff provided. The care that the staff provided my mom with was so good! I would recommend this facility to others.

Hillside review score based on 220 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 220 reviews of 36 Hillside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hillside 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

Hillside review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Hillside, NJ36 facilities
9.0
Elizabeth, NJ33 facilities
8.4
Roselle Park, NJ32 facilities

Review subcategories for Hillside 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 220 reviews of 36 Hillside assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hillside 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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4.6
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4.2
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Hillside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillside, 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 Hillside 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 Hillside 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
66.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hillside 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 Hillside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hillside 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 Hillside 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
52.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
61.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillside 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 Hillside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillside 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 Hillside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hillside

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 Hillside protect seniors.

Learn about New Jersey Assisted Living regulations

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