Best Memory Care in Union County, NJ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 memory care providers in Union County, NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NJ
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Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Union County, NJ. 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: 196The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Union County, NJ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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.
AristaCare at Norwood Terrace
MC
NH
SNF
Plainfield (Netherwood)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 121
Rank #156 / 422
No
69
Facility 69
NJ AVG 47
Rank #115 / 484
Private / Semi-Private RoomsAristacare At Norwood TerraceMs. Mary Kalman
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #134 / 343
A+12
36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 18
Rank #349 / 409
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #323 / 409
Jewish Home Family
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Rockleigh
196
Facility 196
NJ AVG 121
Rank #48 / 422
No
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 47
Rank #420 / 484
Private RoomsJewish Home At RockleighMr. Aryeh Markowitz
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #22 / 343
B+9
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 18
Rank #344 / 409
4.1
Facility 4.1
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #354 / 409
AristaCare at Parkside
MC
NH
SNF
Linden
240
Facility 240
NJ AVG 121
Rank #21 / 422
No
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 47
Rank #81 / 484
Private / Semi-Private RoomsLinden Garden Estates LLCMr. Moshe Rosenblatt-C-11
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 18
Rank #359 / 409
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #341 / 409
Complete Care at Westfield
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Westfield
227
Facility 227
NJ AVG 121
Rank #29 / 422
No
33
Facility 33
NJ AVG 47
Rank #317 / 484
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsComplete Care At Westfield, LLCMr. Yosef Cohen
58.6%
Facility 58.6%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #282 / 343
B+14
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 18
Rank #388 / 409
3.7
Facility 3.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #351 / 409
Lantern Hill Senior Living Community
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
New Providence
-Yes
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 47
Rank #400 / 484
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NJ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Union County. See how we rank facilities

AristaCare at Norwood Terrace

40 Norwood Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Overview of AristaCare at Norwood Terrace

Spend your golden years with the reliable senior living community of AristaCare at Norwood Terrace located in the calm setting of Norwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community strives to provide a safe place for seniors to heal safely within its cozy premises. With a team of responsible and well-trained professionals delivering the highest standard of care and assistance, seniors let go of their worries and live in every moment of their best years.

Hone your skills and learn new hobbies through a wide array of enjoyable activities and engaging programs. With residents’ preferences and dietary needs in mind, the community prepares delightful and healthy meals for a satisfactory dining experience. AristaCare at Norwood Terrace is ideal for seniors who want to live their retirement without worries.

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Overview of Jewish Home Family

Jewish Home at Rockleigh is a 180-bed nursing home in Rockleigh, NJ, that offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice care. The community also promotes a supportive environment, dedicated to older adults’ comfort. Laundry, therapy, and respite services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Focusing on residents’ needs and preferences, personalized care plans are provided to help them live to their potential in retirement. 

Yoga, art therapy, and special programs tailored to residents’ abilities also help residents stay active and socially engaged. An on-site beauty salon, a library, and plenty of family-friendly spaces are available for residents’ recreation and wellness. With its serene setting near Rockleigh Woods, residents have a laid-back retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in New Jersey, Jewish Home Family continuously provides exceptional standards of care.

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AristaCare at Parkside

400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Overview of AristaCare at Parkside

AristaCare at Parkside is a skilled nursing and memory care facility in Linden, NJ, offering nursing home care, respite care, and short term rehabilitation. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and post hospital rehabilitation gives residents a setting for recovery after a hospital stay.

The community has 240 beds. Its larger resident population comes with more staff and usually more programming. Private and semi private rooms are available, with a private room serving one resident and a semi private room providing shared accommodations. The combination of care pathways may be a good fit for a family seeking skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, or short term caregiver relief in one facility.

AristaCare at Parkside has a Walk Score of 75, and the area is very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot. Nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be reachable by walking for a resident who no longer drives, supporting independent outings.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Mr. Moshe Rosenblatt serves as administrator, and Linden Garden Estates operates the facility.

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Overview of Complete Care at Westfield

Complete Care at Westfield provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Westfield, NJ. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing nursing support, while memory care offers supervised support for a resident living with dementia. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

Post acute rehabilitation programs support recovery after an acute medical stay, while long term care serves residents who need ongoing support. Rehabilitation services include specialized programs for orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and stroke related care. The range of care can suit someone whose needs may change over time, including a resident who needs memory support, skilled nursing, or a short term respite stay.

The community has 227 beds, creating a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Private rooms provide a single occupancy space, while semi private rooms are shared. Total nurse staffing is 3h 19m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and available resources. The area has a car dependent Walk Score of 33 / 100, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands. Mr. Yosef Cohen serves as the administrator.

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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
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

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
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Union County, NJ

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 5 memory care communities in Union County, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Union County, NJ?

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 Union County, NJ, 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 Union County, NJ?

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.