Safety standards and resident security
Management issues, including inconsistent bylaws and lack of transparency regarding security and fees, are a significant concern among residents.
Safety
Altair Active Adult Condominiums
Altair Active Adult Condominiums is an Independent Living Home in New Jersey
Altair Active Adult Condominiums is an Independent Living Home in New Jersey
Altair Active Adult Condominiums
Altair Active Adult Condominiums is an Independent Living Home in New Jersey
Altair Active Adult Condominiums is an Independent Living Home in New Jersey
Altair Active Adult Condominiums in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, positions itself as an appealing option for residents seeking independent living retirement communities. This facility caters to seniors desiring an independent lifestyle while also providing an array of services to enrich residents’ living experience. You can find more detailed information about their services and rates by contacting Altair Active Adult Condominiums directly.
The location touts several local amenities nearby, including plentiful retail shopping options, diverse houses of worship, and comprehensive healthcare services. Significant conveniences include the presence of Barnert Hospital just 2.05 miles away, numerous pharmacies within a one-mile radius, and several churches all within four miles, thereby making Altair Active Adult Condominiums a conveniently located choice among independent living retirement communities.
What families are saying
Cleanliness, hygiene, and facility upkeep
The pool maintenance is inconsistent, with some reports of mold and cleanliness issues, despite the generally well-maintained common spaces.
Cleanliness
Home Information
Altair Active Adult Condominiums
Walk Score: 31 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Comparison Chart
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Altair Active Adult Condominiums
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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Daughters of Miriam Center
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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The Memorial Home of Upper Montclair
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Guides for Better Senior Living
From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New Jersey Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
NJ Medicaid MLTSS
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High urban demand; managed care model.
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
NJ JACC
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
- NJ Specifics: Higher asset limit; limited funding.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.
- Services: Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings), premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark).
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
New Jersey Senior Gold
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
New Jersey Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)
New Jersey Senior Freeze
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.
- NJ Specifics: Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.
- Services: Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year.
ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)
New Jersey ANCHOR
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- NJ Specifics: Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.
- Services: Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters).
Stay NJ
New Jersey Stay NJ
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, 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 Specifics: Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.
- Services: Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026.
Universal Service Fund (USF)
New Jersey Universal Service Fund
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NJ Specifics: Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.
- Services: Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income.
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
New Jersey LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NJ Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max).
NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)
New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program
- 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 Specifics: 21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Jersey Seniors
NJ Medicaid MLTSS
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:High urban demand; managed care model.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
NJ JACC
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$40,000 (individual).
- NJ Specifics:Higher asset limit; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), home modifications (~$1,000 avg.).
New Jersey PAAD
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings), premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark).
New Jersey Senior Gold
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings).
New Jersey Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Jersey Senior Freeze
Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
- Income Limits (2025):~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; home ownership required.
- NJ Specifics:Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year.
New Jersey ANCHOR
ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
- Income Limits (2025):~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- NJ Specifics:Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters).
New Jersey Stay NJ
Stay NJ
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, 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 Specifics:Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026.
New Jersey Universal Service Fund
Universal Service Fund (USF)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NJ Specifics:Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income.
New Jersey LIHEAP
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NJ Specifics:Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max).
New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program
NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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