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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.
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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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.
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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Cost of assisted living in Little Ferry, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Little Ferry is $7,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West New York, NJ with an average of $6,714 per month.

Assisted living costs in Little Ferry, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Little Ferry, NJ
$7,149/mo
$7,204/mo

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

Little Ferry, NJ
$7,149/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Little Ferry, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,149/mo
$7,196/mo

Assisted living costs in Little Ferry, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,899/mo
Private
$5,167/mo
Studio
$8,596/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,530/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,387/mo

Senior living costs in Little Ferry 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: Little Ferry, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Ferry, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,149/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,196/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,391/mo$6,116/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Little Ferry, NJ:$7,149/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Little Ferry, NJ:$7,196/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Little Ferry, NJ:$6,391/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Little Ferry, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Little Ferry 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Little Ferry, NJ$7,577/mo$7,655/mo-1.0%
New Jersey$7,302/mo$6,906/mo+5.7%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Little Ferry, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,577/mo
2023 average cost:$7,655/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,302/mo
2023 average cost:$6,906/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Little Ferry, NJ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Little Ferry

Recent reviews for assisted living in Little Ferry

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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Promenade at Tuxedo Place in Tuxedo Park, NY

4.3
Activities are abundant. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'm not sure that the nursing side of things are up to par though. My mom became ill and I felt as though they were really just blaming her age for her issues and did not notice the drastic changes in her. The doctor was not readily ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Little Ferry review score based on 233 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 233 reviews of 54 Little Ferry assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Little Ferry 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

Little Ferry review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Little Ferry, NJ54 facilities
8.7
Moonachie, NJ61 facilities
8.5
Ridgefield Park, NJ63 facilities

Review subcategories for Little Ferry 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 233 reviews of 54 Little Ferry assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Little Ferry 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
4.3
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.7
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Little Ferry assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Ferry assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Ferry, 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 Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry 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
61.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Little Ferry, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry 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
37%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Little Ferry

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 Little Ferry protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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