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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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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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....
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The Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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, 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.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed memory 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.
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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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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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.
Evergreen CourtEvergreen Court is an assisted living community located in Spring Valley, NY. Spring Valley, a small village situated just north of Manhattan, is home to numerous landmarks and points of interest. History buffs will enjoy browsing the Finkelstein Memorial Library, which showcases...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Ridgewood, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ridgewood is $7,303 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paterson, NJ with an average of $7,185 per month.

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

Ridgewood, NJ
$7,303/mo
$7,499/mo
$7,412/mo

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

Ridgewood, NJ
$7,303/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,303/mo
$7,369/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,878/mo
Private
$4,750/mo
Studio
$7,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,875/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,639/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ridgewood over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ridgewood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ridgewood

Atria Kew Gardens

4.4
In general, people are helpful, and aim to please. The food does seem to be improving, they need to have less salt in the soups. Everyone is lovely here. I feel that my mother is in good hands. The nursing staff especially are excellent. The communication from the staff has been great. I would ...
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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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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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Ridgewood review score based on 258 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 258 reviews of 60 Ridgewood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ridgewood 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

Ridgewood review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Ridgewood, NJ60 facilities
8.4
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ64 facilities
8.4
Glen Rock, NJ57 facilities

Review subcategories for Ridgewood 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 258 reviews of 60 Ridgewood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ridgewood 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
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Ridgewood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgewood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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
80%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ridgewood, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgewood, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
68.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgewood, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
45%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgewood, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
55%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ridgewood

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 Ridgewood protect seniors.

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