The Chelsea at Fairlawn
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fair Lawn, NJ
The Chelsea at Fairlawn
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fair Lawn, NJ
Situated in Bergen County, The Chelsea at Fair Lawn is a prominent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short stays. With its remarkable open accessibility to all amenities and services, residents are ensured of convenience and safety all the time. Exceptional floor plans are tailored to the needs of the seniors to provide the utmost comfort and care. Moreover, highly skilled medical professionals are present to accommodate immediate health concerns from time to time.
The community is inspired to provide a vibrant social life for its residents to make the most out of their stay. Both personal needs and social engagements such as wellness opportunities, and fellowships with music to games to group trips, respectively, are also provided. With its commitment to fostering an inclusive and secure environment, seniors can greatly enjoy and benefit from their stay.
Types of Care at The Chelsea at Fairlawn
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
74-bed community Rank #453 / 562Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 453rd out of 562 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #95 / 640Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 640 homes in New Jersey. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Jersey SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License Number25258
The Chelsea at Fairlawn is legally operated by Tc/csl Fairlawn Senior Living, and administrated by Melissa Holden.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Fairlawn Investor Group, Tc Fair Lawn Member LLC
Assisted Living
74 units
Total beds
74 units
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
4 deficiencies
1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Deficiencies per year (78% below)
• Total inspections (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Deficiencies per year (78% below)
• Total inspections (89% below)
Latest Inspection
November 19, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 18 | This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 78% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 1.3 | 6 | This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.3 vs. NJ avg 6).↓ 78% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4 | 2 | This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 100% worse |
Deficiency breakdown
Per-category split of the 4 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 4 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
4
Routine deficiencies
NJ avg: 18.0
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has 89% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 89% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some issues, including missing elevator emergency communications, incomplete fire sprinkler coverage, lack of refrigerators in a few residential units, and absence of a specific fire extinguisher in the kitchen. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. Prior complaints were not noted, and no substantiated complaint investigations appeared. The inspection history suggests improvement since the initial licensing inspection.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 Bed
1
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Chelsea at Fairlawn
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24.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fair Lawn's city center to The Chelsea at Fairlawn's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.81 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph's University Medical Center)
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Assisted Living in New Jersey
The Chelsea at Fairlawn is located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Chelsea at Fairlawn
Who is the owner of The Chelsea at Fairlawn?
The legal owner and operator of The Chelsea at Fairlawn is Tc/Csl Fairlawn Senior Living.
Is The Chelsea at Fairlawn in a walkable area?
The Chelsea at Fairlawn has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of The Chelsea at Fairlawn?
According to NJ state health department records, The Chelsea at Fairlawn's license number is 25258.
When does The Chelsea at Fairlawn's license expire?
According to NJ state health department records, The Chelsea at Fairlawn's license expires on September 30, 2026.
Who is the administrator of The Chelsea at Fairlawn?
Melissa Holden is the administrator of The Chelsea at Fairlawn.
How many beds does The Chelsea at Fairlawn have?
The Chelsea at Fairlawn has 74 beds.
What is the phone number of The Chelsea at Fairlawn?
(201) 794-4777 will put you in contact with the team at The Chelsea at Fairlawn.
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