We found 20 assisted living facilities near Morris County, NJ. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Morris County assisted living providers listed below.
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Wynwood of Florham ParkFlorham Park, NJ 07932"Going in, I had no idea what to expect. This was my first experience visiting an assisted living ..." moreSponsored Result
Cedar CrestPompton Plains, NJ 07444"The Cedar Crest Assisted Living facility is connected to a senior living complex of independently..." more -
CareOne at MorrisParsippany, NJ 07054"Located near Routes 46, 287, 80 and 280, CareOne at Morris Assisted Living offer" more
Juniper Village at ChathamChatham, NJ 07928"Located within walking distance of shopping and restaurants in the heart of beau" more
Spring Hills MorristownMorristown, NJ 07960"Spring Hills Morristown offers affordable Assisted Living, designed for senior h" more
Mt. Arlington Senior LivingMount Arlington, NJ 07856"Mt. Arlington Senior Living offers compassionate senior care in Mt. Arlington, N" more
The Chelsea at MontvilleMontville, NJ 07045"Located in the beautiful community of Montville, The Chelsea at Montville offers" more
Potomac at ChesterChester, NJ 07930"Potomac at Chester offers Alzheimer's care in Chester, New Jersey. Potomac at Ch" more
Potomac at MontvilleMontville, NJ 07045"Potomac at Montville offers Alzheimer's care in Montville, New Jersey. Potomac a" more
Brighton Gardens of Florham ParkFlorham Park, NJ 07932"Come visit our community nestled in the suburbs of Florham Park with tree-lined " more
Sunrise of Morris PlainsMorris Plains, NJ 07950"Step into a Sunrise Senior Living community and you can't help but feel at home." more
CaringScore
CaringScore for Morris County, NJ
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Morris was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Morris.
CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.8, Morris rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Morris. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Morris County, NJ
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Morris, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Morris is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 7.5, Morris rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 324.9 physicians per capita, Morris scores 47.3 percent better than the national average. Morris scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.4, and scores 66.2 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 32.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Morris is 80.9 years -- 3.9 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Morris -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 57.8 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Morris's environmental health -- trails the national average by 50.9 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Morris County, NJ | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 324.9 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 15.7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 5.7 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 9.6 | 7 |
CostScore for Morris County, NJ
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Morris, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Morris is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.2, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Morris are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Morris is $4,938 , which is 51.4 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Morris indexes at 57.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 160.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Morris County, NJ |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 157 |
| Healthcare Index | 105 |
| Housing Index | 260 |
| Food Index | 110 |
| Utilities Index | 137 |
| Transportation Index | 105 |
LivabilityScore for Morris County, NJ
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Morris. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Morris is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.9, Morris rates above average for assisted living facilities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 206 days each year in Morris, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Morris tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Morris is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $98,966 per year, the population of Morris earns a better than average median household income. Morris has an unemployment rate of 7.20 percent, roughly 20.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.63 percent of the population in Morris is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Morris | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 3.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 7.5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 55.7 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 5195.7 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 88.7 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 15.9 | 13.8 |
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