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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dunellen, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dunellen nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dunellen, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dunellen or another care type is right for you. Browse 61 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dunellen.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chelsea, Newport and Croxton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Darts Mills, Holcomb Mills and Copper Hill.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Dunellen, NJ

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Can’t rave enough about the care my loved one receives at Fox Trail. [name removed]and staff take care of his every need. Facility is immaculate. Meals are well prepared. Activities and entertainment are...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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The community is always immaculately clean. The staff is friendly. I have been to a lot of other communities and out of all of those places that I have seen, Brightview Warren is the nicest place in 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.
At Brightview Warren, we offer a variety of community features. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes...
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This facility was way above my expectations. We had never needed a facility like this, and, needless to say, I was concerned. The place is clean and bright. There is a lovely patio to enjoy. There are trees...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a brand new post acute and skilled nursing facility, serving Northern and Central New Jersey. Our experienced staff delivers high-quality subacute and skilled nursing care and specializes in a wide variety of advanced clinical programs. We...
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My loved one likes it a lot better than the other places she has been at. She seems happy with the therapy. They were helpful at very nice. The women at the front desk was very pleasant. It looked pretty...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Situated in the tranquil Scotch Plains, Ashbrook Care & Rehabilitation Center is the superior choice for state of the art skilled nursing care in a friendly atmosphere. We are proudly a Medicare 5-star community, which you will find apparent in the dedication and individualized attention from our...
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The staff is very nice and they are concerned about my mom’s wellbeing. They are efficient at providing things right away. I have spoken to everybody and people know me and my mom. I have no complaints about...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center is a CMS 5-Star skilled nursing community that offers outstanding personalized care in a welcoming community. With our revolutionary person-centered approach to care, our interdisciplinary team will help you achieve your individual needs and goals. Whether...
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They have state of the art facility for therapy. The nurses are good. My loved one raved about the cleanliness! He said the entire thing was incredible, but he complained about the food.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Somerset Woods is a premier provider of cutting-edge therapeutic and skilled nursing care in New Jersey. Our full suite of physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies utilize the very best in advanced equipment and modern technologies. We strive to combine a welcoming and homey...
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We can't say enough about Brandywine Assist Living. After searching many facilities, and trying to find the right one; we had no doubt we found the perfect place for my mom. Not only was the staff very...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
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.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
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Very beautiful and well kept. My bubbe was very happy here. She made a lot of friends and loved her room. I would recommend this place to anyone. The staff are very friendly and everyone smiles. I only had...
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.
The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence represents a new dimension in living for those who choose not to live alone, yet do not need nursing home care. In our innovative, assisted-living environment, the fullness of life continues. Residents are appreciated for their talents and...
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I am so thankful for Complete Care at Green Knoll. They always made my mom happy, whether it was just a smile and a "Hello [name removed]" or asking where her beautiful smile was Knowing her habits and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
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.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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This facility has had a change in leadership and from this change, there has only been positivity! The staff has been excellent with customer service, the facility is clean, and the care is amazing!
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Westfield Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to JFK Hartwyck at Cedar Brook!JFK Hartwyck at Cedar Brook is a lovely facility offering long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, respite care, and New Jersey’s only Huntington’s Disease specialty care unit.The facility is bright and cheerful, with two solariums in each wing. Residents...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dunellen, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Dunellen is $7,580 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $7,066 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunellen, NJ vs. nearby cities

Dunellen, NJ
$7,580/mo
$7,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunellen, NJ vs. the state and national average

Dunellen, NJ
$7,580/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunellen vs. other types of senior living

$7,399/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,580/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dunellen, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,150/mo
Studio
$7,799/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,977/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dunellen

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dunellen

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton

5.0
My sister entered FTMC in [date removed] -just as COVID was taking over the world. It was a painful and agonizing decision, but Fox Trail was incredibly helpful and encouraging from the beginning. The transition went so well, it felt like a miracle. My sister made a phenomenal adjustment and ...
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Sunrise of Westfield

5.0
I am the relative of a former resident. We moved my uncle one into the Sunrise of Westfield. We met with [name removed] during this process. Making a life decision of this nature is not an easy thing to do. [name removed] helped us through the process....... [name removed] was a genuine ...
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Dunellen nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunellen nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunellen, 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 Dunellen 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 Dunellen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunellen, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.4%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
59.2%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
61.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunellen 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 Dunellen Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunellen, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunellen 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 Dunellen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunellen, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunellen 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 Dunellen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunellen, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunellen 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 Dunellen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunellen, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
0.4%
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