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Photo of Canterbury Village
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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
9%
2 star
4%
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The community was clean anytime we would go see my loved one. The community was extremely friendly from the administration down to the janitor. Everyone was always smiling and always asking what...
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.
Established in 1921 in West Orange, NJ Canterbury Village is an experienced Assisted Living Residence. With only 53 residents we offer personalized assistance, support and healthcare services, available 24 hours a day. Our reasonable monthly service fee includes a spacious private studio with...
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5 star
40%
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40%
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They have been very accommodating to the specific & individual needs of each patient. They are very mom & pop shop-like vs a big organization with a factory-feel. They provide a very personalized experience...
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.
Branch Brook Park Manor is an exciting residential option for seniors who are in need of supportive, long term care. We have had the privilege of serving seniors and their families for over 30 years. We provide all of the comprehensive services of a larger facility while maintaining the ...
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8.4
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8.4
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11 reviews
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36%
4 star
37%
3 star
18%
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9%
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My husband's room, a studio was spacious. He was there for a respite stay. Overall the place is kept very clean. Food was okay. They seem to have a decent amount of activities.
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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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
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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
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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Union County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Union County is $7,573 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hudson County, NJ with an average of $6,474 per month.

Assisted living costs in Union County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Union County, NJ
$7,573/mo

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

Union County, NJ
$7,573/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Union County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,573/mo
$9,979/mo

Assisted living costs in Union County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,581/mo
Studio
$3,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,469/mo

Senior living costs in Union County 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: Union County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnion County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,573/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,979/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,654/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Union County, NJ:$7,573/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Union County, NJ:$9,979/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Union County, NJ:$3,654/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Union County, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Union County 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 average 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
Union County, NJ$7,177/mo$7,310/mo-1.8%
New Jersey$7,431/mo$7,121/mo+4.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Union County, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,177/mo
2023 average cost:$7,310/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,431/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union County, 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 Union County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Union County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County

Sunrise of Westfield

5.0
I am the relative of a former resident. We moved my uncle one into the Sunrise of Westfield. We met with [name removed] during this process. Making a life decision of this nature is not an easy thing to do. [name removed] helped us through the process....... [name removed] was a genuine ...
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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.

The Bristal at Englewood

4.8
The Bristal in Englewood As a Daughter who realized that her Parents needed a Safe,Friendly,Active Community.I couldn"t be more grateful for the Bristal in Englewood,NJ Tiffany and her WHOLE Staff,are wonderful caring and attentive . Both my Parents are so happy in their new ...
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Union County review score based on 845 family reviews

8.2
Review score17 facilities845 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 845 reviews of 17 Union County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Union County 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

Union County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Union County, NJ17 facilities
8.3
Essex County, NJ22 facilities
8.0

Review subcategories for Union County 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 845 reviews of 17 Union County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Union County 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.
Union County, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.3
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Union County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Union County, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.2%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.3%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.1%
46%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union County, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.2%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union County, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.9%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60.1%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.8%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.1%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
49.9%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.9%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.7%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.3%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.9%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.3%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.9%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
61.8%
41%
Dances
Dances
51.3%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.3%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union County

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

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Atria Cranford, Brighton Gardens of Mountainside and Sunrise of Westfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 34 assisted living facilities near Union County, New Jersey. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Union County, New Jersey are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Whippany, Atria West 86 and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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