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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Orange, NJ
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a South Orange 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 South Orange, 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 South Orange or another care type is right for you. Browse 99 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Orange.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Port Morris, LaGuardia Airport and Mott Haven.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Russia, Manhattan and Edgewater.
Nursing Homes Facilities near South Orange, NJ
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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: 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.
Located in central East Orange, NJ, Windsor Garden Care Center provides high quality skilled nursing and rehabilitative care for all your medical and therapeutic needs. We are proud to be one of a select number of facilities certified in the Eden Alternative, a progressive and person-centered...
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
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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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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
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: 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.
ManorCare of Mountainside provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units....
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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, 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.
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 Arbor Glen 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.
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
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 South Orange, NJ
The average cost of senior living in South Orange is $7,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Ridge, NJ with an average of $7,196 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Orange, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Orange, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Orange
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Orange
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.
South Orange nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Orange nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Orange, 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 Orange 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 South Orange that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Orange, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Orange 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 South Orange Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Orange, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Orange 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 South Orange partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Orange, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Orange 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 South Orange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Orange, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Orange 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 South Orange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Orange, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Split Rock Nursing Home, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Belvedere are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Orange, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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