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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wood Ridge, NJ

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I want give my gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this holiday and essentially have compromised their own health every day while finding ways to cope without jeopardizing those patients...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
If you are looking for a safe, caring place for yourself or for a loved one, you'll find the very best at Isabella. Since its inspired beginning in 1875, Isabella, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, has pioneered in the care of the elderly of New York. Over the years, Isabella Home grew...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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.
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.
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All is well for me, they have been able to assist me with what I am limited to. The staff do a reasonable cleaning of the community and my room. I am happy with the meals I select from and the activities...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
A NYS Licensed Enriched Housing program, best described as senior apartments with supportive services. Carnegie East House consists of 74 apartments ranging in size from studios to 2-bedrooms. Majority of the apartments have an excellent view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our...
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I moved my wife into 80th Street in January 2020. Several months later 80th Street went into lockdown following the Department of Health's mandates. While I was unable to see her in person, there was regular...
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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 80th Street Residence is the only dedicated facility in New York City specializing in Enhanced Memory Care. As the very first recipient in the nation of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Excellence in Care Dementia Care Program Award, we are very proud of our community. Licensed by...
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My aunt was placed at Hudson Pointe, checked online and read some negative reviews. After visiting her several time, my experience was totally different. The staff was sweet and treated the guest with...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
167 bed skilled nursing facility with a warm, intimate family atmosphere.  Hudson Pointe has an established reputation as one of the premier nursing and rehabilitative care communities in the Bronx, providing short term, post hospital rehabilitation as well as long term.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.

Cost of memory care in Wood Ridge, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Wood Ridge is $7,226 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leonia, NJ with an average of $6,837 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wood Ridge, NJ vs. nearby cities

Wood Ridge, NJ
$7,226/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wood Ridge, NJ vs. the state and national average

Wood Ridge, NJ
$7,226/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wood Ridge vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,226/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wood Ridge, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$7,630/mo
Studio
$8,890/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,614/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,972/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Wood Ridge over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Wood Ridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Wood Ridge

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.

Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Wood Ridge review score based on 239 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 239 reviews of 56 Wood Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wood Ridge review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wood Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Wood Ridge, NJ56 facilities
8.7
Wallington, NJ64 facilities
8.5

Review subcategories for Wood Ridge memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 239 reviews of 56 Wood Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wood Ridge resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Wood Ridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Ridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wood Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.7%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.3%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wood Ridge memory care

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 Wood Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood Ridge memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wood Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Ridge memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wood Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Ridge memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wood Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 memory care facilities near Wood Ridge, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Wood Ridge, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 60 memory care facilities near you in Wood Ridge, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wood Ridge, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Wood Ridge, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Wood Ridge, New Jersey ranges from $900 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Wood Ridge, New Jersey is $7,226. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wood Ridge, New Jersey typically starts at $900. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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