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Overview of Mira Vie at Manalapan

Burrowed in the serene community of Manalapan, NJ, the Mira Vie at Manalapan is a dedicated senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed accommodations with several floor plans are available and tailored to individual preferences. Here, an emergency call system is set to assist and accommodate the needs of its residents around the clock. As for those with cognitive conditions, the community offers specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment through a highly equipped and compassionate team. In terms of respite care, short-term stays with a wide array of options are also available.

Experience its exceptional amenities and services including nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, and an on-site beauty salon and barbershop. Engage in diverse social activities like themed parties, planned group outings, live entertainment, and spiritual services. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Mira Vie at Manalapan.

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Parker at Monroe

395 Schoolhouse Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Overview of Parker at Monroe

Parker at Monroe is a nursing home in Monroe Township, NJ, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community’s compassionate, home-like setting ensures older adults live comfortably. Freshly-prepared meals, round-the-clock care, and recreational activities are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Following a person-centered approach to care, the community goes above and beyond to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Family visits, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore hobbies and interact with friends. Residents can also focus on their recovery and wellness with a top-notch therapy gym and a cozy living room. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Monroe Township, the community ensures residents have a laid-back lifestyle. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in New Jersey, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.

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Overview of Livia Health & Senior Living

LIVIA Health & Senior Living is a compassionate nursing home in East Hanover, NJ, that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation. Promoting comfort and socialization, the community has a nurturing and home-like environment. Flexible dining options, therapy services, and assistance with daily living activities are also offered to help residents live to their potential in retirement. The community also works closely with residents to develop personalized care plans that best match their healthcare needs.

Billiards, pet therapy, and fitness programs also help enhance residents’ living experiences and maintain holistic wellness. A game room, a theater, and a secure outdoor courtyard are among the state-of-the-art amenities that residents can use for recreation and wellness. Surrounded by leisure amenities and public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care and innovative amenities, making it one of the best options for senior living in New Jersey.

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Overview of The Country Home

The Country Home is a dedicated memory care community in Morris Plains, NJ, that offers specialized care for those with cognitive conditions. The community’s intimate and home-like environment can accommodate up to 38 older adults, ensuring they are well-cared for. 24-hour care, medication management, and respite stay are provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences, providing personalized and affordable care.

Holiday parties, cognitive activities, and fitness programs allow residents to live actively and foster meaningful connections. Secure accommodations and accessible living spaces also ensure residents can rest and remain safe. With major highways and public transportation nearby, residents have convenient travel access. This memory care community is a trusted choice for senior living in New Jersey, helping older adults live comfortably in retirement, even with memory loss.

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Overview of Lester Senior Living

Lester Senior Living is an affordable continuing care retirement community in Whippany, NJ, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community doubles its efforts to maintain the cleanliness and safety of its living spaces, ensuring older adults feel at home during their stay. 24/7 supervision, Kosher meals, and on-site medical support are among the high-quality services provided for residents’ well-being. Dedicated to meeting residents’ needs and preferences, the community creates individualized care plans.

Art classes, cultural outings, and card games are among the many activities that residents can participate in to try new hobbies and foster meaningful connections. With its beautifully maintained grounds, activity rooms, and walking paths, residents can relax and move around without hassles. Surrounded by lush trees, a town center, and restaurants in Whippany, the community guarantees accessibility and serenity. This retirement community is a great choice for senior living in New Jersey, as it has comprehensive care options and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of New Standard Living Hammonton

New Standard Living Hammonton is a trusted community in White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ, that provides assisted living. Receive top-tier care and support tailored to your special needs from a care team consisting of dedicated and highly trained professionals available 24/7 for a worry-free lifestyle. With daily living activities, housekeeping, and emergency response available, residents will surely live comfortably and conveniently.

Aside from medical services, the community also conducts fun-filled activities and enriching programs for residents’ happiness and wellness. Eat well and enjoy mealtimes that cater to your dietary needs and tastes for a satisfactory dining experience. The community is filled with specially designed amenities including a library, a beauty salon, and serene outdoors, perfect for those seeking to experience a dynamic retirement.

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The Chelsea at Washington Township

620 Pascack Rd, Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
Overview of The Chelsea at Washington Township

Situated in the serene Pascack Road, Township of Washington, NJ, The Chelsea at Washington Township is an idyllic senior living community that provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short stays. With its vibrant and spacious accommodations in varying floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy a relaxing retirement. Spend your golden years without worries with a committed and well-trained team caring for your needs and aspirations.

The community utilizes a holistic approach to care, ensuring seniors receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve. With exciting activities and energizing programs, residents experience the finest retirement and maintain an active lifestyle. Catering to dietary requirements and tastes, the community serves delicious and healthy meals for seniors to feel good. The Chelsea at Washington Township is a fabulous place for seniors to enjoy a wondrous retirement surrounded by a warm and welcoming environment and ethereal spaces.

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Overview of Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center

Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Green Brook Township, NJ, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, laundry, and nutritious meals, are also offered to improve residents’ living experiences. Prioritizing residents’ holistic wellness, the community provides the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Fun events, outings, and arts activities encourage residents to make friends and learn new interests. With spacious living areas and lively gathering spaces, residents can relax and focus on their wellness. A bank, restaurants, shops, and a grocery store are also available in the area, providing residents with convenient access to necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for senior living in New Jersey, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential in retirement.

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Harrison Arms

287 S Harrison St, East Orange, NJ 07018
Overview of Harrison Arms

Situated within Elizabeth, New Jersey, Harrison Arms occupies a geographical niche characterized by a notable degree of pedestrian accessibility relative to the broader North Jersey urban landscape. A Walk Score of 75 serves as a quantitative indicator that the majority of fundamental logistical requirements can be satisfied through ambulatory means. This spatial arrangement constitutes a significant variable in the overall quality-of-life matrix for individuals who prioritize the maintenance of physical mobility and the preservation of organic social integration within their immediate residential environment.

The operational framework of the facility is supported by a continuous twenty-four-hour staffing model consisting of licensed nursing professionals and certified nursing assistants, supplemented by the on-site availability of both rehabilitative and home health services. This specific configuration provides a more robust support infrastructure than is typically observed in conventional independent living environments, thereby allowing residents to access necessary clinical assistance without undergoing a formal transition to a more intensive care tier. Nutrition is addressed through a structured restaurant-style service provided thrice daily, while the domestic and wellness dimensions of the residency are managed through a fitness center, comprehensive housekeeping, laundry services, and a systematic program of daily activities.

Harrison Arms appears optimized for those older adults who seek a primary independent living experience bolstered by available professional oversight, particularly in a context where local walkability functions as a tangible functional asset for daily operations.

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Overview of Lantern Hill Senior Living Community

Take in the warmth of the prestigious senior living community of Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living situated on the serene Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ, providing assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. With its beautifully crafted and snug one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, the community promises seniors to continuously enjoy comfort and convenience like no other. Lantern Hill goes above and beyond to provide accessible and high-quality care for seniors to enjoy every moment of their golden years.

Treat yourself to the retirement of your dreams and utilize incredible amenities for an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Eat well and feel your best with healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Lantern Hill is a safe place for seniors to spend a glorious retirement and lead a meaningful life.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in New Jersey at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Jersey. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 126The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in New Jersey

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Jersey?

Assisted living in New Jersey supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does New Jersey Medicaid cover memory care?

New Jersey Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including New Jersey) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 362 memory care communities in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in New Jersey?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New Jersey, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in New Jersey?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.