The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Essex County, NJ for 2024

"Bright Side Manor is a gift from God for my sister. It's extremely difficult to find a caring facility that accepts medicare / medicaid. I don't know what we would have done without Bright Side. She gets quality care, great food, and lots of activiti..."

"My sister is in the physical rehabilitation part of Amsterdam Nursing Home. We're very comfortable with them as far as we're concerned that it's well managed and well maintained. They seem to be attentive that my sister is comfortable with the care a..."

"I had a family member at this nursing home and it was a wonderful experience I would like to thank the staff that did a great job with my Aunt. She was happy with the care. Thanks to the rehab team and the recreation department for making my aunts st..."

"This facility is top of the notch! I am seeing some comments about the director of nursing but in my few times experiences and run-ins I have nothing but good things to say. Not only did my mother feel extremely supported but she also felt right at h..."

"Elm-York is right near the airport. The room was very clean and very nice. The girl that showed us around was very nice and very supportive. I was assisted by one of the home elder care ladies. We went with her while she was taking care of the people..."

"I have an uncle in Amber Court and I have to say I'm really impressed!! The staff is caring and friendly. The building is not brand new but in great condition and very very clean!! Their activities appear to be really fun as well. And most of all I n..."

"Merry Heart is staffed with the most lovely, compassionate and personal caregivers I have experienced! My Mom is so well loved and cared for each day that I have no concerns or worries. When things come us they are quick to call us to inform us of ..."

"The staff was helpful, considerate and informative. The rooms were spacious and clean. My aunt said the food was good and always enough for her to eat. Administration called you back whenever you left a message. Everyone was very helpful..."

"My mother used to be their and it was great. Only thing was that they were a bit late when coming to the room. Also Karen the therapy coordinator did a great job helping my mother. But they need to try and fix it up with the doormen because some of t..."

"When I visited my "adopted" grandmother at the Cumberland Gardens facility I never been to an assisted living center, so I went there with an open mind. Although I've heard bad story about these kinds of homes. The staff was very friendly and seemed ..."

"The rehab/nursing home is excellent. The nyrses are beautiful and tend to your every need. The therapists are patient and caring. The food is excellent. And they aleays have social events every dy. I reccomend this facility. ..."

"I toured this facility a little while back and really was impressed. I informed them I would like to move there within the next few months. It looked recently renovated, place smelled good. I was able to taste some of the food that was served and it ..."

"We are very pleased with the care that our loved one has been receiving at Northern Metropolitan. The therapists are conscientious professionals who strive to help each patient achieve his or her full potential and the administrative staff has been ..."

"I liked The Bristal at Wayne. It was a fabulous place. The staff was wonderful. I only saw a studio room but they have a variety to choose from. The program of activities was impressive. They weren't just the typical ones like arts and crafts, they w..."

"My mother is here. This place does the best for EVERY patient. The staff on the first floor are compassionate and extremely caring for the patients. There are too many people to shout out. But I want to mention a few. Number 1 is Pearl, no particular..."

"St. Patrick's Home was very good. There are a lot of things that we like about it. It's clean and nice, and the people are nice and very accommodating. They help the patients, and they have a lot of therapy for them. It's laid out nicely, and they ha..."

"This place is a perfect fit for our family. My uncle needs so much care and he loves it there. The staff is so kind to him and us when we visit. It was a smooth transition into his new home and we couldn’t be happier. His room is clean, he is clea..."

"The experience with The Renaissance was wonderful. It was a clean and beautiful community and the people were very friendly. The staff was very helpful and was available to answer any questions that I had. They have all different types of activities ..."

"I'm interested in Eger Harbor House, but they need Medicaid. Without Medicaid, they won't accept my father. It was well maintained. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Everything was great in there. Everything was kept clean and in its place. All the ..."

"This facility was so clean and updated! The staff was so attentive when I toured the facility and helped me with everything I needed. ..."