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The Chelsea at Clifton
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fanwood, NJ
Exterior view of The Chelsea at Clifton building entrance Dining area with tables and decor Interior view of a fitness room with equipment Cozy common area with seating and decor

The Chelsea at Clifton

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fanwood, NJ
316 South Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023 View map
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Overview of The Chelsea at Clifton

Situated in Passaic County, The Chelsea at Clifton is a vibrant rental community offering a blend of Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Stay options for seniors. All living options are housed conveniently in one central location, permitting residents to transition smoothly as per their evolving needs. This facility ensures easy access to a vast array of community amenities and services.

The Chelsea at Clifton’s community ambiance combines comforts of home with a multitude of amenities. From spacious en suite apartments, weekly housekeeping, restaurant-style meals to health-focused services like a full-time Registered Nurse and a wellness program, it provides excellent care. Recreational activities, wellness programs, and various convenience services weave an enriching, care-centered assisted living experience for seniors.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #14 / 15Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 14th out of 15 assisted living communities we track in New Jersey for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other New Jersey facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
28 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #63 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 63rd out of 285 assisted living communities we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
64 / 100

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Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type3-story

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fanwood's city center to The Chelsea at Clifton's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.03 miles to nearest hospital (Overlook Medical Center)

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brighton Gardens of Saddle River
AL
MC
Saddle River
132
Facility 132
NJ AVG 104
Rank #41 / 255
Yes
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 43
Rank #231 / 285
Studio / 1 BedSjv 1 Saddle River Opco LLCMs. Victoria Priore
56.1%
Facility 56.1%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #177 / 216
5
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 3
Rank #144 / 253
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #151 / 253
1.8
Facility 1.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #123 / 247
Sunrise of Franklin Lakes
AL
MC
Franklin Lakes
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 104
Rank #96 / 255
Yes
46
Facility 46
NJ AVG 43
Rank #123 / 285
1 BedSunrise Of Franklin Lakes Opco, LLCMs. Grace Cosgrove-4
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 3
Rank #99 / 253
9
Facility 9
NJ AVG 18
Rank #151 / 253
2.3
Facility 2.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #148 / 247
Sunrise at West Essex
AL
HOS
MC
Fairfield
98
Facility 98
NJ AVG 104
Rank #146 / 255
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 43
Rank #148 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWelltower Opco Group LLCMs. Maryssa Seminerio
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #157 / 216
2
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 3
Rank #50 / 253
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #40 / 253
0.5
Facility 0.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #41 / 247
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
AL
IL
MC
RC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 104
Rank #222 / 255
No
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 43
Rank #52 / 285
-Arden Courts 800 Hamburg Turnpike, LLCMs. Katherine Harrison
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
NJ AVG 72.4%
Rank #167 / 216
6
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 3
Rank #199 / 253
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #135 / 253
1.2
Facility 1.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #89 / 247
The Chelsea at Clifton
AL
IL
MC
Fanwood-Yes
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 43
Rank #63 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NJ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

The Chelsea at Clifton is located in Fanwood, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Chelsea at Clifton

Is The Chelsea at Clifton in a walkable area?

The Chelsea at Clifton has a walk score of 64. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has The Chelsea at Clifton been in business?

The Chelsea at Clifton has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Chelsea at Clifton?

Yes, The Chelsea at Clifton allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Chelsea at Clifton?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Chelsea at Clifton in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Chelsea at Clifton provide?

The Chelsea at Clifton offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of The Chelsea at Clifton?

The Chelsea at Clifton is located at 316 South Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023.

What is the phone number of The Chelsea at Clifton?

(973) 685-6433 will put you in contact with the team at The Chelsea at Clifton.

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