Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Summit, NJ below include 272 Assisted Living facilities with 2095 reviews. On average in Summit, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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"Sunrise of Edgewater was well maintained and and had friendly staff. They were very helpful and answered all my questions. The dining area looked fine. They have exercise classes, memory games, and outdoor areas...."
"Atria Cranford was very nice. It was very clean. It sounded like they had a lot of activities. They gave me a weekly page with all the stuff that they do. They go on group trips, they go on Walmart tours, they go everywhere. They have day trips to ni..."
"My aunt is in the memory care unit of Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. It's very well-decorated, has friendly people, professional staff, and they're very caring to their clients. The food is excellent and the facilities are modern, clean and update..."
"Everything seems to be going well at Brighton Gardens of Saddle River. My mother is very happy there. We're very pleased that we made this change. Her room is small, but it's perfectly adequate for what she needs and it's decorated very nicely, with ..."
"The staff at Sunrise of East Brunswick is phenomenal. The meals are good. They provide everything here. I don't have to leave. They have a salon, bingo, DJs, and everything. Everything about this place is good...."
"I toured Sunrise of Morris Plains, and I liked it very, very much. It's a beautiful facility. The people were lovely, and the pricing, I thought, was very fair for assisted living.
It was more accommodating for skilled nursing and for what my mothe..."
"I toured the Heritage of Clara Barton. I toured the facility, the dining area, and the community room where they have different events that they hold. They had a little movie theater, which was a nice surprise. I viewed some of the rooms, which were ..."
"Brookdale West Orange was very nice. I liked everything about it. The staff who assisted me during the tour was very thorough, very nice, and did a great follow-up. We went to see the room to see what it was like, and it was very nice...."
"Great home for my mom. The staff treats her like family. She really thrived over the past 5 or so years there. When we asked her how she was, she would say - "I live in a resort hotel, everyone takes care of me, I dont have to cook or clean, eat w..."
"I've toured CareOne at The Cupola which is a very nice community. They toured us through their rooms, they were nice as well. They had a lot of stuff going on, there's a gym room, exercises, they have a theater area, and outside gardens. They had mor..."
"We had a very nice tour at Atria West 86. We were given a tour by a woman named Kim. She was extremely friendly and personable. The atmosphere of the building was extremely lively and friendly. It felt like a community; it did not feel in any way lik..."
"Sunrise of West Essex was beautiful. It was a little smaller, but it was very pretty. The staff, as soon as you walked in, was very nice and welcoming to me. What I did like was that they had different stations for a memory care patient to interact w..."
"When the doctors at Bayshore Hospital determined that my 91 year old mother needed special care that only an assisted living facility can provide, like any son who had cared for and lived with his mother during her time of need, I was a little appreh..."
"I am very satisfied with the accommodations provided. The rooms are clean and provide a warm feeling. The staff is very pleasant. My communication and interaction with Mr. Lee has been very comforting. My questions and and any concerns are addre..."
"I toured The Willows Home. It's lovely. I talked to a couple of residents, and they're very happy there. The nurse said that they have three meals a day, entertainment, and a beautiful common room. The bedrooms were very nice. The entire place is cle..."
"The building was very nice and well-kept. It just seemed a little too big for my mom personally. I'm sure it's wonderful for other people. I only met one person, and she seemed informative. The facilities seemed very good. The grounds and the rooms s..."
"My mother and I visited Laurel Circle's independent living 2 weeks ago. It's a very nice community. They're redoing everything over there so it is all upgraded. Everybody was very nice too. The guy staff spent a lot of time with us and even treated u..."
"My father moved into American Assisted Living at Hillsborough. It's a very nice place. The care is very good, it's very clean, very serene, and it's giving him a good quality of life. That's what I wanted for him. The staff is very friendly and very ..."
"I'm in at Sunrise of Staten Island. The people are very kind and very concerned. The building itself is beautiful and very nicely located. It's very close to the major thoroughfares. It's easy to go from New Jersey or Long Island to get here. The fac..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Summit, NJ and Nearby Cities
In Summit, assisted living facilities charge average monthly rates of $5,750 for long-term care, which is hundreds of dollars more than the national norm of $4,500 but about 11% lower than the New Jersey average. Local care costs are competitive compared to rates in other surveyed cities throughout the state, coming in at about $60 less per month than monthly fees in Atlantic City and 10% lower than rates in Vineland. In Ocean City, rates exceed care costs in Summit by 30%, and in Trenton, assisted living facilities charge 42% more than facilities in Summit.
Summit
$5,750
New Jersey
$6,495
United States
$4,500
Trenton
$8,145
Atlantic City
$5,807
Vineland
$6,400
Ocean City
$7,490
Paying for Assisted Living in Summit
Seniors in Summit pay $5,750 per month on average for assisted living.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Summit
More Ways to Pay For Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Summit, NJ
Assisted living rates in Summit average $5,750 per month. This is less than half the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $12,471 per month for semi-private accommodations. While it’s in line with the cost of in-home care and home health care, which come in at $5,529 and $5,720, these options don’t include housing, meals and recreational activities, ultimately driving up seniors’ monthly expenses. Adult day health care facilities charge comparatively economical rates of $1,950 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$5,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Note: Data for Summit was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York, NY, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Summit
The Summit region is home to resources such as an Area Agency on Aging, a senior center and a long-term care ombudsman. Through the following free and low-cost programs, seniors can get personalized help with navigating the system and finding the right assisted living facility for their needs. They can also connect with enriching recreational and volunteer opportunities.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Summit
Summit Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Sunrise of Summit, NJ
I am so grateful to Sunrise of Summit and the team. Mom and I researched many places and Summit Sunrise felt most like home. Mom is very independent , creative, fun and an amazing artist and...
Provider response
We are so glad, jcolamedici, that you shared such a wonderful story about how Sunrise of Summit has helped you and your Mom. Thank you for taking the time to share this heart-warming message. – The...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Sunrise of Summit, NJ
Sunrise facility in Summit is wonderful!
After researching and reviewing many places for my mother in law we found Sunrise to be the right fit. The entire staff is caring and efficient in all...
Provider response
Hi Neu, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of Summit. Our team members share a common goal of enriching every...