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Bergen County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 619 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bergen County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bergen County is about $8,775, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 16755 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Brooklyn, Emerson Hill and Grasmere.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Bergen County, NJ

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Photo of Maple Pointe Senior Living
1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
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I am still very pleased with Decision to put mom there. She is doing wonderful there and has made much progress and is happy and making friends too. This staff is wonderful and they are always engaging the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Harmony Village at CareOne At Hanover Township
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8.9
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All is well thank you for your support. She is stable and cared for at nice activities and facilities is. Clean. It's very nice.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
CareOne at Hanover Township provides patients with unique and upscale services that enhance quality of life while undergoing rehabilitative therapies. Our residents love the fine dining, spa, and recreational activities we provide. Our comprehensive facility provides sub-acute rehabilitation,...
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Photo of The Chelsea at Greenburgh
1616 Photos available
4747 Floor plans available
8.9
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24 reviews
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I think the care would probably be better for someone other than my mom who really needs constant supervision. They do cluster care which isn't really adequate for my mom who needs 24 hour supervision....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Regency at Glen Cove
99 Photos available
8.9
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30 reviews
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My aunt loves the Regency! Everyone is very friendly & caring. It was a perfect transition for her & it gives me peace of mind .
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Regency at Glen Cove is an assisted living residence providing a nurturing environment for seniors. In our inclusive monthly fee, The Regency offers the amenities of home including large spacious accommodations, dining services, cable television, daily housekeeping (including fresh towels...
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Photo of The Chelsea at Sparta
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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Everyone and everything is great here. I'm very happy she's at Chelsea. The staff is friendly and anytime mom needs anything they are right here to help. She said the food is very good. She is seated with 3...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Atria Darien
1414 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.9
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I haven’t been here long enough. But so far it’s exhilarating! The wine is amazing. I am in independent living and I love it. I’m a knitter and when I say I’m a knitter, I mean, I’m really a knitter! I teach...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
Photo of Atria Plainview
1212 Photos available
3939 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Atria Plainview is the Very friendly staff! Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Atria Plainview, you'll experience an independent lifestyle with the comfort of exceptional care that's there when you need it. Enjoy a social calendar chock-full of cultural, educational and spiritual activities that connect you with fellow residents and your local community. Indulge in our...
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My sister and I recently move my mom into this assisted living community. We noticed a change in her memory, and she couldn't live at home alone anymore. She moved in about 2 months go and is living her best...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
CareOne Assisted Living at Bound Brook is an assisted living community located in Bound Brook, New Jersey in Somerset County and home to just over 10,000 people. Bound Brook is a warm community with lots of local stores and shops. Residents will be able to get in their exercise, enjoy park-like...
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Photo of Maplewood at Strawberry Hill
1515 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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61 reviews
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My brother is there. The process of visiting, orientation, and admission was beyond amazing. The staff are wonderful. My brother's care is so great that after many years of decline to dementia, he made an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill is the assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in a friendly neighborhood close to the Norwalk-Westport line, just minutes to major highways and trains. We are part of an innovative, locally based company and not part of a large 'chain.' As...
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Photo of Sunrise of Wilton
2020 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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15 reviews
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The food is not very good at Sunrise and they are short staffed. But the staff that is there is excellent. I'd say it's a corporate management issue. I would recommend Sunrise. The whole industry is a mess...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in western Connecticut’s beautiful Norwalk River Valley, just 55 miles from New York City, Sunrise of Wilton provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our ideal location in Fairfield County off...
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Photo of CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living
99 Photos available
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8.9
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My mom just passed away. I have nothing but good things to say about CareOne. They are great. Cared for my mom like family. My dad is still there and no complaints.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Sturges Ridge of Fairfield
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Sturges Ridge is a wonderful place but it is expensive. Overall it is a very good place with a lot of activities, the people are nice and friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A first in Fairfield, Sturges Ridge is proud to bring senior living experiences to the neighborhood. Enjoy the company of good friends, take in the beautiful surroundings, pursue your passions, and explore opportunities to inspire you and further enrich your life. Benchmark Senior Living at...
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Photo of Sunrise of Westfield
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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30 reviews
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Clean, friendly workers. Food was good, very nice rooms. I found that the activities were the same and they did not have many options for someone who didn’t like the activities offered. Bus trips were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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Photo of Ciel of Princeton
88 Photos available
8.9
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My brother needed extra care when he was released from a rehab facility. Ciel of Princeton, NJ was highly recommended by this rehab facility. It is run professionally and affordable. There are road trips,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience luxury senior living at Ciel of Princeton — a community offering chef-prepared meals, private and semi-private apartment homes, and a diverse entertainment calendar. Highly skilled team members provide custom-tailored assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here,...
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Photo of The Apsley by Sunrise
55 Photos available
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The staff and very lovely. The room has a nice view but is small. The food is delicious. It is a very happy and clean facility. The negative is the cost of $[removed]per month and they encourage most...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Introducing The Apsley by Sunrise: a new standard of senior living on the Upper West Side. Offering best-in-class assisted living and memory care, this 19-story community is a place where your next chapter can exceed your expectations. Discover an extraordinary senior living journey deeply...
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Photo of Maplewood at Danbury
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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While the assisted living floor has many daily activities, the memory care floor is lacking substantially. There's been 3 activity directors in less than 1 yr and residents are basically put in front of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Maplewood at Danbury has the unique feeling of a country inn, carefully blending a comfortable yet elegant decor, an enthusiastic staff, engaging social enrichment and expertly prepared meals featuring farm-fresh ingredients to create a unqiely special memory care and assisted living community. ...
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Photo of Brandywine Livingston by Monarch
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2020 Floor plans available
8.8
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The people who are in charge are not only competent but always willing to listen & to help. Someone is always available. Most of the residents we have met are friendly and if they have been here a while,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brandywine Livingston combines the comforts of home with the peace of mind that comes from knowing support is always close at hand. Located in one of New Jersey’s most sought-after towns, our community blends elegant living, personalized care, and genuine connection—offering residents a lifestyle...
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Photo of Sunrise of Fleetwood
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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Food is really bad - very small portions. Soup is watered down - long waits to be served Residents and most staff are very friendly - good community feeling
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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The enthusiasm and the passion of the staff - particularly [name removed]. The emphasis on independence for the residents and treating everyone with dignity
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury offers personalized assisted living and specialized memory care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia in the Tinton Falls, New Jersey area.At Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury, we believe residents are the center of our universe. Our...
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Photo of Sunrise of Mill Basin
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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86 reviews
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Staff are amazing. I know there's a lot of work always to be done, so if there is a room need (e.g., fixing shower head or bathroom light motion sensor), it may just take time for it to be fixed. But...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Residence at Summer Street
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There are limited onsite parking including day parking for visitors is a plus, given its location. Surrounding area seems less walkable offsite and had limited access to onsite outdoor spaces, which could be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
WelcomeThe Residence at Summer Street is a premier luxury, and boutique-style Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community, in downtown Stamford, CT. When you join our family, you’ll thrive in a vibrant community setting, and as importantly, your family and friends will have the...
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Photo of Atria Levittown
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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My Mother just celebrated her centennial birthday. She has been a resident of Atria Levittown for the past 3 years and our family attributes her continuing good health and great spirits to the caring and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Levittown offers independent and assisted senior living and memory care in a vibrant, welcoming environment. What sets our community apart is our dedicated staff and our industry-leading Engage Life® program, which fosters meaningful connections. Our community features a bistro, creative...
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Photo of Sunrise of New Dorp
1717 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.7
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Everything gets 5 stars from me. Really great place with an awesome vibe. The people working there are super friendly and make you feel welcome right away. Definitely recommend checking it out!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Monarch Basking Ridge
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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It's just a learning curve... we need good communication to make sure everything is going smoothly... everyone does try! Sometimes activities get canceled or happen earlier than on the schedule... my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise of Basking Ridge affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized...
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Photo of Brighton Gardens of West Orange
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8.7
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Brighton Gardens of West Orange is a very beautiful place. It's clean. The staff is very helpful and friendly and attentive. My mother's apartment is the perfect size for her. My mother has had a wonderful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brighton Gardens of West Orange is located in a beautiful suburban setting only 20 minutes from New York City amenities. We are nestled between a premier golf course and the historic South Mountain Reservation, which includes acres of protected land with parks, walkways and trails. We partner...
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Cost of nursing homes in Bergen County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Bergen County is $8,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Essex County, NJ with an average of $8,462 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Bergen County, NJ
$8,775/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Bergen County, NJ
$8,775/mo
U.S. national average
$5,853/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bergen County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,163/mo
Nursing Homes
$8,775/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bergen County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,921/mo
Private
$9,056/mo

Senior living costs in Bergen County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bergen County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBergen County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$8,775/mo$8,361/mo$5,853/mo
Assisted Living$7,696/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,163/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,940/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Nursing Homes
Bergen County, NJ:$8,775/mo
New Jersey:$8,361/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Assisted Living
Bergen County, NJ:$7,696/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Bergen County, NJ:$9,163/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Bergen County, NJ:$4,940/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bergen County, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Bergen County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Bergen County, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Bergen County, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bergen County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bergen County, NJ$8,593/mo$8,123/mo+5.8%
New Jersey$8,154/mo$7,721/mo+5.6%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Bergen County, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,593/mo
2023 average cost:$8,123/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,154/mo
2023 average cost:$7,721/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bergen County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bergen County

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

3.7
Cleanliness was, I would say, above average. That was the thing they did the best. The only activities they had consistently were movies, bingo and once a month a one man band kind of thing. there were two people to a room, and they could bring a tv or dresser but the rest was hospital beds and ...
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Brandywine Princeton by Monarch

4.8
My mother has been here for over a ½ year and loves it! I could go on-and-on about how wonderful this place is. The Activities Dept. is spectacular! And when you live in a place like this, you need an incredible variety to pick from. I’m not talking about the normal things like Bingo or Crafts, ...
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The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Heath Care Center at Nesconset

5.0
The meals are fine, just typical hospital type food. The doctors have called as they've seen her, but nobody else has really reached out in the week she's been there.

Bergen County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bergen County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bergen County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bergen County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bergen County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bergen County, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.4%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.8%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bergen County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bergen County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bergen County, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bergen County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bergen County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bergen County, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bergen County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bergen County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bergen County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bergen County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bergen County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bergen County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus, Juniper Village at Paramus and Brighton Gardens of Saddle River are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bergen County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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