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I am always amazed that the staff is so very kind, professional and competent. The nurses and staff are taking very good care of all the residents. The meals are good There are good activities and a good...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Mom is doing much better at Arden court. She has the option of attending daily events. I also like that they pay attention to her food likes and dislikes and are willing to adjust her foods accordingly.
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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We felt at the time the other residence were similar to my aunt as far as activity and personalities. We felt she would have a better time and more in common than the other places we looked at. It has been...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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There are not enough words to describe how wonderful they all are. [name removed] and her team were nothing short of amazing. The facility was spotless and felt like home. The staff was welcoming and warm....
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.
Come visit our community nestled in the suburbs of Florham Park with tree-lined walking paths surrounding us. Enter our community and you'll experience first hand the Sunrise Difference.Please call for more information or to schedule a visit to find out how Brighton Gardens can enrich your life...
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I will give a 5 for all but for the meals I hear from my mom the vegetables are too hard and the meats are tough, sometimes the meals are not that great, for the cost I feel the meals should be better. Maybe...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
When visitors come to Van Dyk Park Place, they immediately notice the friendly and pleasant surroundings here. Owned for sixty years by the Van Dyk family, our CEO, Bob Van Dyk, is dedicated to giving the highest level of care to our residents and patients alike. Park Place is decorated warmly,...
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About 3 1/2 years we moved our 90-year-old parents into Brookdale Assisted Living in Wayne, NJ. It was close to us so we could visit every day. They enjoyed making new friends, the entertainment, special...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...
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Spring Hills Assisted Living specifically, its dedicated memory care wing, Spring Cottage, has exceeded expectations. The staff are very compassionate and care for my mom like shes a member of the family....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Spring Hills Livingston, in Livingston, NJ is where lifestyle meets luxurious living! Our amenities and first-class senior living community offers independent living, assisted living services and memory care…that’s as personalized and unique as the legacy of Spring Hills. Our Livingston, NJ...
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Very accommodating in his early months to be as independent as possible and as he grew weaker, he was very appreciative of the additional support. He loved having his medication packaged (instead of having...
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.
Located in Morris County, The Chelsea at Montville offers several senior living options in a comfortable setting. Our spacious community offers areas to sit and meet new people, space to enjoy a book from our library, opportunities to listen to a resident or guest play our piano, or take a...
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The admission process, orientation and level of care give us confidence that our father's needs are being met. Life at Sunrise is safe, fun and rewarding.
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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[name removed] is so happy and safe and they have done everything they can to make it great for him. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may...
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.
Ideally located just down the road from the Village Green in Summit, New Jersey, and only 20 miles from Manhattan, Sunrise of Summit provides highly personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in a bright, cheerful, and modern atmosphere. Our community...
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Photo of Harmony Village at CareOne At Hanover Township
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The care & support staff embraced the Teepa Snow program, which was my primary goal in the selection process. Then the facility segregated the residents on different floors based on their cognitive and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
CareOne at Hanover Township provides patients with unique and upscale services that enhance quality of life while undergoing rehabilitative therapies. Our residents love the fine dining, spa, and recreational activities we provide. Our comprehensive facility provides sub-acute rehabilitation,...
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I would recommend yes, but check very carefully before committing to the lowest-priced room. It's excellent for short term, 3 to 6 mos. But be firm about shared kitchen/bath space. That is not an issue with...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I visit my friends frequently at Sunrise of Livingston. The weekends frequently have live music in the bistro and they have baked goods (lately sometimes) and coffee for everyone. The staff have been...
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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What we like the most about Sunrise of Wayne is their loving caring staff. Meeting other residents families that we know from a while ago. Meeting people that understand completely how we feel. Most of all...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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.Overall everything is excellent! It's cleanliness, various activities, great food selections, staff friendliness, good correspondence, addressing concerns promptly and being organized. These are the things...
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.
Brighton Gardens of West Orange is located in a beautiful suburban setting only 20 minutes from New York City amenities. We are nestled between a premier golf course and the historic South Mountain Reservation, which includes acres of protected land with parks, walkways and trails. We partner...
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For Arbor Terrace I would give 5 or higher rating for each category- they are a superbly run organization. All staff are very outgoing, ready to help both the clients and their families in all matters
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.
Arbor Terrace Roseland offers quality assisted living and dementia care in Essex County, New Jersey. We honor individuality and celebrate each person's unique life through deep connections with our residents and families. We create delightful surprises and meaningful moments within a safe and...
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We moved my husband here 6 months ago. He is happy and well cared for. I visit every day and know when I leave he is okay. They are also very pet friendly!
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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I feel my mom is taken care of and safe. Although having more activities would be a good distraction. Also don't like the TV system they have. My mom has memory issues and she can't work her TV.
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.
Welcome to Clover Hill, a boutique senior living community offering seniors an alternative to the larger hotel-like facilities that provide assistance with activities of daily living. Completely remodeled in 2020, this brand new community is more like an upscale and expansive bed and breakfast...
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My mother in-law has been in this facility for a few months. She has made an exceptional recovery after hip surgery. Mostly, due in part, to [name removed], the physical therapist! He’s remarkable with his...
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.
CareOne at Morris Assisted Living is conveniently located near major highways including Route 80, Route 287, and Route 46. We take pride in providing a broad continuum of health care services in a Campus setting. We are part of a CareOne Senior Care Communities -- In addition to CareOne at Morris...
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My brother moved to Memory Care a year ago from Assisted Living. The space is entirely too small for the number of residents (22-24). Many are in wheelchairs, thus requiring more space than usual. There ...
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.
You’ll have the care you need if you need it so you can focus on having fun.With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to your specific needs. And our community is just 30 minutes away from New York City so you can enjoy all the great shopping and restaurants that...
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There were many factors as to why CareOne Livingston was chosen. My mom was quite comfortable and at home at the acute care when she was being treated for a broken hip a few years back and she was somewhat...
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.
CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living is conveniently located near major highways and sits between the Livingston Mall and Short Hills Mall on Passaic Avenue.  We take pride in providing a broad continuum of health care services in a Campus setting. Part of a CareOne Senior Care...
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I have met many different people. I'm greatly surprise that they're capable of doing so much. The residents are friendly and I enjoy the company of everyone when I come downstairs for 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.
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My sister and I looked at several different memory care facilities for my mom before coming to The Country Home. The difference in this facility was immediately obvious -- it felt like a home, the residents...
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.
The Country Home for Seniors of Morris Plains, New Jersey is pleased to inform you that we offer two types of services to the elderly population. One is Dementia/Alzehimer's care. We have private and semi-private rooms with a capacity for 17 residents. Since we are not a big institution, we...
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We have had a good experience having my father there for over a year. They are kind and caring. We feel that he is well taken care of and is in good hands.
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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Our family has been very happy with Lester. Our brother is also very happy there. They are very attentive to their residents. They have so many activities to keep the residents happy & busy. Very friendly...
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.
Caring for the elderly is more than a Jewish tradition…it is a tenet that has been passed from generation to generation and lives today within the hearts and minds of the families within our community. As an extension of this commitment the Lester Senior Housing community was developed by the...
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Cost of assisted living in West Caldwell, NJ

The average cost of senior living in West Caldwell is $7,228 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Ridge, NJ with an average of $7,077 per month.

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

West Caldwell, NJ
$7,228/mo
$7,139/mo

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

West Caldwell, NJ
$7,228/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,228/mo
$7,286/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,704/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$8,077/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,571/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,504/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in West Caldwell over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Caldwell

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Caldwell

The Chelsea at Sparta

4.4
I would recommend the facility to others. I'm very hands on with my folks- so I know I personally make the experience better for them (I take laundry home 6 days a week because of my dads incontinence). The meals have actually gotten somewhat better as of late- they get their meals brought up to ...
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.

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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West Caldwell review score based on 287 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 287 reviews of 53 West Caldwell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Caldwell 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

West Caldwell review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for West Caldwell 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 287 reviews of 53 West Caldwell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Caldwell 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.
West Caldwell, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

West Caldwell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Caldwell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Caldwell, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.6%
53.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Caldwell, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Caldwell, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
58.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.4%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Caldwell, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
54.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Caldwell, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
45.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in West Caldwell

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 West Caldwell protect seniors.

Learn about New Jersey Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 65 assisted living facilities near West Caldwell, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in West Caldwell, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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