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Senior living in New Jersey

Assisted Living & Senior Care in New Jersey

Compare 32 senior living communities across 25 cities in New Jersey, including 29 offering assisted living, 27 with memory care and 6 with independent living. Browse by city, see photos and care details, and contact communities directly, free.

32Communities listed
29Assisted living
27Memory care
6Independent living

Senior care in New Jersey

Our New Jersey directory includes 32 communities in 25 cities, including 29 offering assisted living, 27 with memory care and 6 with independent living. 24 communities offer both assisted living and memory care on site. The largest choice is in Paramus (4), Toms River (3), Wayne (3).

Assisted living and memory care communities are licensed and inspected by the state, so ask each community for its most recent inspection report, or look it up through New Jersey’s licensing agency.

Choosing a community in New Jersey

  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime, and talk to residents as well as staff.
  • Ask what the monthly fee includes, how care levels are priced and how often rates rise.
  • Check staffing levels day and night, and what training caregivers receive.
  • Ask how the community handles falls, medical emergencies and changing care needs.
  • Look up the community’s most recent state inspection report.

What does senior care cost?

National median costs in 2024 were about $5,900 a month for assisted living, about $34 an hour for a home health aide, and about $9,300 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Memory care usually costs more than assisted living. Prices in New Jersey may be higher or lower, so ask each community for a written breakdown.

Medicare does not pay for long-term assisted living or memory care. Medicaid programs, long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help those who qualify.

Source: Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024 (national medians).

How much does assisted living cost?
Ways to pay for assisted living

Senior living in New Jersey: FAQs

How many senior living communities are there in New Jersey?

Our directory currently lists 32 senior living communities across 25 cities in New Jersey, including 29 offering assisted living, 27 with memory care and 6 with independent living.

Which New Jersey cities have the most senior living options?

In our directory, the cities with the most listings are Paramus (4), Toms River (3), Wayne (3). You can browse every city below.

How much does assisted living cost in New Jersey?

Costs vary by city, community and level of care. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Ask each community for current pricing.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in New Jersey?

No. Medicare doesn’t cover long-term stays, rent or personal care in assisted living. New Jersey’s Medicaid program may help eligible residents with some care costs, and veterans may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits.

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