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The food and activities could be better. But the staff couldn't be nicer and they treated [name removed] wonderfully. And the care he received was good. My family and I really had good feelings about the...
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, 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: 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.
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
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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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
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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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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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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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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: 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 Kenilworth, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Kenilworth is $7,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Ridge, NJ with an average of $7,018 per month.

Assisted living costs in Kenilworth, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Kenilworth, NJ
$7,229/mo
$7,294/mo

Assisted living costs in Kenilworth, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Kenilworth, NJ
$7,229/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Kenilworth, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,229/mo
$7,288/mo

Assisted living costs in Kenilworth, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,162/mo
Studio
$7,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,808/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,276/mo

Senior living costs in Kenilworth vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kenilworth, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKenilworth, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,229/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,288/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,544/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Kenilworth, NJ:$7,229/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kenilworth, NJ:$7,288/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kenilworth, NJ:$6,544/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Kenilworth, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kenilworth and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Kenilworth, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kenilworth have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kenilworth, NJ$7,659/mo$6,894/mo+11.1%
New Jersey$7,309/mo$6,905/mo+5.9%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Kenilworth, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,894/mo
Percent change:+11.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,309/mo
2023 average cost:$6,905/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kenilworth

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kenilworth

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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CareOne at Wayne

5.0
I have stayed at CareOne at Wayne for rehab multiple times! The staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Montville

5.0
We moved our mother in two months ago. We have a big family but everyone agreed to move Mom to Fox Trail, and we are so happy. We take turns visiting, and sitting with her is very nice. The staff is welcoming and never rushes our visits. Thank you!

Kenilworth review score based on 220 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 220 reviews of 37 Kenilworth assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kenilworth 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

Kenilworth review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Kenilworth, NJ37 facilities
8.6
Roselle Park, NJ41 facilities
8.5
Roselle, NJ39 facilities

Review subcategories for Kenilworth 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 37 Kenilworth assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kenilworth 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.
Kenilworth, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Kenilworth assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kenilworth assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth 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
64.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kenilworth, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kenilworth, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
62.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kenilworth, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
59.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
56.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kenilworth, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kenilworth

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kenilworth protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Atria Cranford and Juniper Village at Chatham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kenilworth, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 48 assisted living facilities near Kenilworth, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Kenilworth, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and Atria Forest Hills. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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