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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Ramsey, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ramsey is $7,430 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ringwood, NJ with an average of $7,112 per month.

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

Ramsey, NJ
$7,430/mo
$7,310/mo

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

Ramsey, NJ
$7,430/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,430/mo
$7,509/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,092/mo
Studio
$7,169/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,897/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,457/mo

Senior living costs in Ramsey 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: Ramsey, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRamsey, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,430/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,509/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,510/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ramsey, NJ:$7,430/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ramsey, NJ:$7,509/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ramsey, NJ:$6,510/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ramsey, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ramsey 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
Ramsey, NJ$7,751/mo$7,666/mo+1.1%
New Jersey$7,309/mo$6,905/mo+5.9%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Ramsey, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,751/mo
2023 average cost:$7,666/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
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 Ramsey, 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 Ramsey.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ramsey

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ramsey

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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Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

4.0
Under new ownership, the changes are noticeable almost immediately. substantial upgrades and repairs made on the building in the last few months since new owners took control. New roof, bathrooms installed, painting and landscaping to name a few. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Nice ...
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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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Ramsey review score based on 259 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 259 reviews of 54 Ramsey assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ramsey 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

Ramsey review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ramsey, NJ54 facilities
8.2
Allendale, NJ62 facilities
8.3

Review subcategories for Ramsey 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 259 reviews of 54 Ramsey assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ramsey 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.
Ramsey, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Ramsey assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ramsey assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ramsey, 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ramsey, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ramsey 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 Ramsey Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ramsey, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ramsey 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 Ramsey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ramsey, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
64.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
61.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ramsey 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 Ramsey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ramsey, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ramsey 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 Ramsey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ramsey, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
70.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ramsey

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne, Van Dyk Park Place and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ramsey, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 61 assisted living facilities near Ramsey, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ramsey, New Jersey are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Atria Woodlands. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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