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10 Best Nursing Homes in De Kays, NJ

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Nursing Homes Facilities near De Kays, NJ

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Photo of Westwind Manor
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They have a very caring and competent group of people, most of whom appear to have been with the facility for a long time. Very pleasant, upbeat group of people, unlike what I have seen in other assisted...
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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
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77 Floor plans available
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Mira vie is wonderful, thank you. [name removed] was great with all my questions. The nurses are great and the aides with helping my dad settle in.
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.
The Chelsea at Bald Eagle is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...
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Anytime there is an issue they always call me so that I can work it out and fix the problem. My Dad receives 24hr nursing care in the Enriched Housing Unit (EHU), even life-checks overnights. All medication...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Glen Arden, seniors 62 and older enjoy an active, independent lifestyle, with the assurance of available long-term care.As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Glen Arden gives you peace of mind by providing quality care as your needs change over time. This comes with the assurance that all...
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I would give the promanade 4 stars. They did a great job with cleanliness, food, overall service. The overnight staff needs to do a better job in checking on residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in historic Tuxedo Park, New York in the Ramapo Mountains, Elant at Tuxedo Place offers residents a refreshing retirement alternative.  With 44 independent and 56 assistive living apartment homes, Tuxedo Place meets a variety of  lifestyle needs and preferences. Affordable...
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Staff are gentle and caring. Food is simple and filling, morning activity is encouraged. There is not a lot of different spaces, but that's what makes it safe for my mom. It's a homey feel.
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.
The Carlucci Home The Carlucci Home is an assisted living community for senior women located in Port Jervis, Orange County, New York. Port Jervis, which is situated at the junction of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is a beautiful city that offers a rich history and an abundance of...
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We feel the staff has been very attentive, activities seem to be fun, food is pretty standard. The rooms could be cleaned a little more thoroughly.
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.
The Promenade at Middletown is an assisted living community located in Middletown, NY. Our beautiful community is dedicated to the happy living of our residents. We offer a variety of amenities and pleasures for our community for residents. Assisted living has never been so wonderful for...
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We chose The W because out of the ones that I looked into, it was a smaller facility and we figured that would be the best fit for him. They are not allowing any visitors inside of the facility yet due to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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My mom was at Milford Manor for about a year before she passed away. The staff was wonderful and provided excellent care. I never felt she was neglected or that she was ever wanting for anything. She was...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in De Kays, NJ

The average cost of senior living in De Kays is $9,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ with an average of $8,455 per month.

Nursing homes costs in De Kays, NJ, vs. state and national averages

De Kays, NJ
$9,137/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in De Kays, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,435/mo
Nursing Homes
$9,137/mo

Nursing homes costs in De Kays, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,491/mo
Private
$9,408/mo

Senior living costs in De Kays vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: De Kays, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Kays, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$9,137/mo$8,283/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
De Kays, NJ:$9,137/mo
New Jersey:$8,283/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
De Kays, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
De Kays, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
De Kays, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in De Kays, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in De Kays 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.

De Kays, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in De Kays, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in De Kays 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
De Kays, NJ$8,350/mo$8,021/mo+4.1%
New Jersey$8,154/mo$7,721/mo+5.6%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
De Kays, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,350/mo
2023 average cost:$8,021/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,154/mo
2023 average cost:$7,721/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in De Kays

Recent reviews for nursing homes in De Kays

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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The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake

3.8
We chose this community because of the care provided, it was also close to where we live. It looked very accommodating for what mom needed. The room sizes were fair, not extraordinary but it was spacious enough for what my mom needed. I would say this is a good place overall, but read the fine ...
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Excelcare at Wayne

5.0
I have been here for 2 weeks. The nurses are great. The night nurses really stand out for me because they are always available and nothing was ever a problem. I can’t say enough about their physical therapy program! They really helped me and were always professional.

De Kays nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kays nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kays, 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 De Kays nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in De Kays 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
2.9%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.3%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
18.1%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
10.4%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.9%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.9%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
10.7%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9.7%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19.1%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in De Kays nursing homes

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 De Kays Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Kays, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
5.1%
1.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
0.4%
0.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.5%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.3%
0.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Kays nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of De Kays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Kays, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
0.2%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.8%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
3.6%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kays nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of De Kays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Kays, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
0.4%
0.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.7%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
0.2%
0.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.6%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kays nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in De Kays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Kays, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
0.4%
0.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
0.5%
0.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
0.5%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.5%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.8%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.7%
0.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
0.5%
0.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.5%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.7%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.5%
0.2%
Dances
Dances
0.4%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.7%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.9%
0.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westwind Manor, Mira Vie West Milford and Glen Arden are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near De Kays, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near De Kays, New Jersey. See the full list.
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