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10 Best Nursing Homes in Morris Plains, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Morris Plains nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Morris Plains, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Morris Plains or another care type is right for you. Browse 47 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Morris Plains.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newport, Journal Square and Marion Section.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Laurel Farms, Tewksbury and Lower Fairmount.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Morris Plains, NJ

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This facility is lovely and the staff are friendly and helpful. Before Covid, I visited my friend, who is a resident, every week. She has been so much happier since she moved in. The activities are good and...
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.
Spring Hills at Morristown is a unique residence designed to foster a productive and healthy lifestyle for those choosing to live in an assisted living environment. Our friendly, caring and professional staff is highly trained to meet the special needs of all the residents at Spring Hills. Our...
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7.0
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7.0
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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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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I just want to publicly express my thanks to the entire staff at Pine Acres Nursing Home, the dedicated and personalized care that was given to my grandfather over the past 8 months was simply amazing, there...
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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My wife and I are very happy at this community. The staff are exceptionally friendly. The food tastes good and there is a good variety of choices. We have a nice apartment and a lot of friendly neighbors....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
Franciscan Oaks is a life care retirement community located in the gentle rolling hills of Morris County, and just a short walk from the delightful town of Denville.  The nearby downtown offers specialty stores and boutiques, a multitude of restaurants, along with a charming library and...
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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.
At Morris Hills Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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.
At Troy Hills Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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
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 and your loved ones will feel confident that you are safe, happy, and well taken care of at Victoria Mews. Your days will be filled with good friends and good times, and your evenings will be filled with rest and relaxation. Please visit us ......our door is always open! We know how important...
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: 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.
At Holly Manor Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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...
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 Morris Plains, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Morris Plains is $7,422 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $7,264 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Morris Plains, NJ vs. nearby cities

Morris Plains, NJ
$7,422/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Morris Plains, NJ vs. the state and national average

Morris Plains, NJ
$7,422/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Morris Plains vs. other types of senior living

$7,270/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,422/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Morris Plains, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,521/mo
Studio
$8,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,520/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,920/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Morris Plains over time

Morris Plains, NJNJ stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Morris Plains

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Morris Plains

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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Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

Morris Plains nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morris Plains nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
0.4%
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