Harbour View Senior Living
3505 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ 07047
4.1
(6 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean Staff is professional and friendly Bingo and other social activities Diverse community..."
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3505 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ 07047
4.1
(6 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean Staff is professional and friendly Bingo and other social activities Diverse community..."
READ MORE209 Littleton Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
4.1
(18 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE590 Old Hook Road, Emerson, NJ 07630
4.1
(26 reviews)
"We loved everything about Brookdale Emerson. The staff who toured us around was lovely, friendly, and helpful. The rooms looked great. They were nice people. This facility was a little smaller compared to the other place we visited. I think they just..."
READ MORE1095 Tabor Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
4.1
(13 reviews)
"My mom has been at the Country Home for several years. The staff at the Country Home (and the other residents) have given my mom a new lease on life. When she entered the CH, her every day was a living nightmare. She woke up every day upset, anxio..."
READ MORE2211 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
4.0
(32 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE100 W Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
4.0
(20 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE3718-3726 Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverdale, NY 10463
4.0
(63 reviews)
"We toured Atria Riverdale. I liked everything. The day when we first came in, they were already waiting for us. They took us into his room until Erica came to us in less than three minutes. We were able to get any kind of refreshments or coffee chip ..."
READ MORE100 Monroe Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
4.0
(34 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE447 Matawan Ave, Matawan, NJ 07721
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE69 Burton Ave., South River, NJ 08882
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Memory Care Living is a small community. It specializes in memory care. The staff is excellent. Don probably requires most of the care out of the twelve people that were there, and they are very accommodating to him. There are two main baths, and som..."
READ MORE782 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE215 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
4.0
(8 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE205 Rock Ave, Green Brook, NJ 08812
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Fox Trail Memory Care Living was very nice. The lady explained everything very clearly and showed me around the whole facility. She was very knowledgeable. The tour was good. I was shown a room, the bedroom, where they eat and where they can go outsi..."
READ MORE4 Tenakill Park Drive, East, Cresskill, NJ 07626
3.9
(18 reviews)
"We liked that Sunrise of Cresskill had independent living next door to the memory care. The place was warm and friendly. I saw a courtyard/outside area and a small gym. The memory care facility was very clean. As places become available, they upgrade..."
READ MORE801 Narrows Road North, Staten Island, NY 10304
3.9
(19 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE8 James Street, Florham Park, NJ 07932
3.9
(17 reviews)
"I like that Brookdale Florham Park was clean and that it had activities. We like it. We also liked that it was close to my mother-in-law's house. They have a microwave and a refrigerator in the units. The person who took me around was very nice. She ..."
READ MORE648 Route 10 West, Randolph, NJ 07869
3.8
(18 reviews)
"I spoke to a very nice woman at Sunrise of Randolph. The place was beautiful, but my friend is looking for a temporary short-term stay over the winter and most places don't offer that. He's looking to stay in December, January, February, and March, a..."
READ MORE140 Friendship Lane, Staten Island, NY 10314
3.7
(15 reviews)
"All 3 shifts of staff are very caring, attentive to the residents needs and carry out their responsibilities in a professional manner. The administration is mindful and respond quickly to any calls or questions family members may inquire on. I mus..."
READ MORE493 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
3.7
(22 reviews)
"The tour at CareOne at Wayne was great. The director was very welcoming. When you walked in, everybody was very, very nice, helpful and welcoming. I felt like they had a big facility compared to the first one that I saw that day. They have medical in..."
READ MORE631 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
3.7
(27 reviews)
"Signature Senior Living was a very nice place. The rooms in the memory care were private. They're very roomy, spacious, clean, and airy with windows in them. They have a lot of activities and they have a beauty salon. They also have dinners and trips..."
READ MOREEssex County is located in New Jersey, across the river from New York City, and centered around the city of Newark. The state of New Jersey estimates that over 180,000 of its residents have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, which is especially prevalent in the 65 and older population, including 13 percent of Essex County's total of 800,000 residents. To treat and care for these people, Essex County is home to seven memory care facilities.
The New Jersey Department of Health licenses and regulates Dementia Care Homes (DCHs), as they are known in New Jersey, that are required to provide specialized levels of care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Memory Care costs in Essex County start around $8,655 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Essex County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
New York County
$18,718
Richmond County
$10,600
Union County
$9,049
Essex County
$8,655
Morris County
$7,861
Bergen County
$7,721
Kings County
$7,235
US
$5,694
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in New Jersey page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page.
Essex County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Essex County, please visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page.
Essex County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Tiffany
5.0
Review of Sunrise of West Essex
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...
Provider response
Hi Tiffany, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of West Essex. We would be...
Memory Care
Mferra
5.0
Review of Sunrise of West Essex
My Grandma moved into this community in December 2023. My family and I are so pleased with our expiernece at Sunrise. She lives in the memory care neighborhood. The staff is caring and treats all...
Provider response
Hi Mferra, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of West Essex. Our team members share a common goal of enriching...
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Lisa
5.0
Review of Brighton Gardens of West Orange
Brighton Gardens of West Orange was fabulous. However, the rates were kind of bad if you needed help. The only thing I had a problem with was the extra $4,000 a month if Mom needed assistance with...
Provider response
Hi Lisa! Thank you for your feedback on Brighton Gardens of West Orange. We appreciate your positive comments about the community and its amenities. We understand your concerns and hope to welcome...