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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Plainfield, NJ
If you’re looking for assisted living in South Plainfield, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in South Plainfield or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in South Plainfield.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in South Plainfield for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 32 assisted living facilities in the South Plainfield area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Very beautiful and well kept. My bubbe was very happy here. She made a lot of friends and loved her room. I would recommend this place to anyone. The staff are very friendly and everyone smiles. I only had...
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.
The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence represents a new dimension in living for those who choose not to live alone, yet do not need nursing home care. In our innovative, assisted-living environment, the fullness of life continues. Residents are appreciated for their talents and...
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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in South Plainfield, NJ
The average cost of senior living in South Plainfield is $7,379 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highland Park, NJ with an average of $6,847 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Plainfield, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Plainfield, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Plainfield vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Plainfield, NJ by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in South Plainfield over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield.
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What families are saying about assisted living in South Plainfield
Recent reviews for assisted living in South Plainfield
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.
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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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.
South Plainfield review score based on 141 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 141 reviews of 27 South Plainfield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Plainfield 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
South Plainfield review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Plainfield 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 141 reviews of 27 South Plainfield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Plainfield 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.South Plainfield, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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South Plainfield assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Plainfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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
74.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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
74.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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
63%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
51.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Plainfield
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 South Plainfield protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, The Belvedere and Sunrise of Marlboro are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Plainfield, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 32 assisted living facilities near South Plainfield, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in South Plainfield, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Marlboro and Sunrise of Madison. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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