Family of Caring Ridgewood
304 S. Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450
3.8
(8 reviews)
"STAFF WAS COMPETENT ,CAPABLE. AND CARING..."
READ MORERidgewood, a suburb of the New York metropolitan area, was first settled in 1700. The historic town offers many cultural amenities, with a well-preserved downtown and beautiful parks. The overall population in Ridgewood is 25,056, with 14.1% of them adults aged 65 and over. Seniors living in Ridgewood have access to many health care professionals, with nearly double the number of physicians available to residents than the U.S. average. The Valley Hospital has a unit dedicated to acute care for the elderly, with geriatric nurses, social workers and other senior care health practitioners on its inpatient team.
Nursing home costs in Ridgewood are quite high, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate nursing home room in Ridgewood averages $11,711 a month, considerably more expensive than the national average of $7,756 for a comparable room.
Seniors who require 24-hour supervision with ongoing health care support provided by skilled nurses and personal care aides often need placement in a nursing home setting. However, many seniors may find that home health care services can be a more appropriate and cost-effective way to receive the care and support needed to age in place. Others may benefit from moving to an assisted living facility rather than a costly nursing home when possible.
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304 S. Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450
3.8
(8 reviews)
"STAFF WAS COMPETENT ,CAPABLE. AND CARING..."
READ MORE330 Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Uncaring staff bordering on abusive. My father was a resident here while recovering from major surgery. To say the staff was uncaring would be an understatement - the nurses were horrible and not suitable for helping patients or dealing with family m..."
READ MORE296 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ, 07470
4.7
(27 reviews)
"I enjoyed talking to the nursing staff at Regency Gardens. Everyone is very nice and kind. I enjoyed participating and observing the morning and afternoon activities. I enjoyed everything that was offered to me. A special thank you’re to the physical..."
READ MORE532 Farview Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652
3.4
(28 reviews)
"Very attentive and caring staff. Excellent physical therepy...."
READ MORE544 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ, 07666
3.2
(31 reviews)
"My husband stayed few days there. Staff members are pretty good but some time they don't pick up the phone. We had issues with food as being vegetarian and couldn't deliver the food from home was the bummer. Therapist and doctors are excellent! My h..."
READ MORE300 Old Hook Road, Westwood, NJ, 07675
3.9
(17 reviews)
"This is very nice clean and care police. They had very good care of my mom aunt food was very good. Rooms very clean. And staff very friendly...."
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1 Veterans Driv, Paramus, NJ, 07652
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My Dad resides at this Veteran's Home. He is happy, cared for, clean, treated with love and respect by everyone there. I am so happy with the care and attention he gets. The care givers , nurses, aides, etc are wonderful. The facility is clean. ..."
READ MORE120 Noyes Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656
3.7
(16 reviews)
"My husband is 67 years old and suffering from dementia. From the time we started the process to admit my husband the experience has been very good for a sad situation. The administration staff ( Trevor and Danielle) was extremely helpful. He was pla..."
READ MORE155 HAZEL STREET, Clifton, NJ, 07015
4.2
(10 reviews)
"Our tour experience at the Daughters Of Miriam Center was very good. It's a very nice facility and they seemed to be caring. They have physical therapy, a nice senior program including entertainment, and a weekly hairdresser. There was an area where ..."
READ MORE1140 Black Oak Ridge Road , Wayne, NJ, 07470
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in the Llanfair Care and Rehabilitation Center dementia ward. The nurses are caring. They're limited to one floor because the dementia patients are a flight risk, but they go down for physical therapy if they need it. They give them show..."
READ MORE305 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470
4.1
(9 reviews)
"My Mother-in-Law Amelia C. was a Resident for 4 years. We were SO Happy we chose PH for her. After 4 years in our home, a mini stroke and the onset of Alzheimer’s made our decision to find a place for her to get the care we could no longer provide...."
READ MORE600 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ, 07649
4.1
(9 reviews)
"My mom is in CareOne at Oradell. It's a very nice facility. It's very clean, very bright, and very inviting. The room is very large. There is a nice window looking out, so there's plenty of light coming in. This is a shared room, although, at the mom..."
READ MORE175 West Hudson Ave, Englewood, NJ, 07631
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother is in The Actors Fund Home. It's a very unique program, it's a one-of-a-kind, it's been around over 100 years. The only way you can get in is if you've had 20 years or more in a career in the performing arts, like a dancer, singer, actress,..."
READ MORE493 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470
3.4
(16 reviews)
"My wife had spent a couple of weeks at CareOne at Wayne in the nursing part. They have a rehab that she went to every day. I liked the place then, and that's why I went and I toured the apartments. It made a good impression on me. It was very nice. E..."
READ MORE130 Terhune Drive, Wayne, NJ, 07470
3.4
(16 reviews)
"I have been in a few places and the rehab and nursing care at lakeview is by far the best. The cleanest place with the best food. THANK YOU LAKEVIEW..."
READ MORE301 Union St, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
2.6
(28 reviews)
"Great staff. Shout out to admission staff of Mike and Anette, receptionists Vanessa, T, Collette and Lynn. 3rd floor nursing staff Alito and others to include house keeping and aids. Special thanks to Physical therapy staff Gail and Ryan. Nadine, M..."
READ MORE100 West Magnolia Avenue , Maywood, NJ, 07607
3.0
(21 reviews)
"The rooms were comfortable. The staff was kind and helpful. I was unware of activities that I could take part in. As far as I know, I am unaware of community amenities...."
READ MOREW. 90 Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652
3.5
(13 reviews)
"the faculty was awesome! The staff was amazing! So thoughtful . Always asking if I needed anything and and always available. She definitely made my stay there comfortable. Pt and Ot were wonderful. I highly recommend this facility...."
READ MORE96 Parkway, Rochelle Park, NJ, 07662
2.9
(22 reviews)
"Care was fantastic and the staff was very helpful. ..."
READ MORE59 Birch Street , Paterson, NJ, 07522
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I received good care from the nurses, social worker, aides, pt, ot. Everyone was caring and nice and I was able to reach whoever I needed assistance from. The transfer from the hospital and discharge home was effortless. They also ensured I had every..."
READ MOREThe average cost of nursing home care in Ridgewood is $11,711 per month for a semiprivate room. A private room averages $12,927.
When comparing the costs of nursing homes in Ridgewood with average U.S. city costs, the rates in Ridgewood are $4,015 more expensive per month. Ridgewood’s average nursing costs for a semiprivate room are also $517 higher than the average costs in the state of New Jersey. Monthly nursing home costs are less expensive for Trenton residents by $988. Nursing home costs in other area towns such as New Haven, CT, and Poughkeepsie, NY, are higher, with monthly costs exceeding Ridgewood’s by as much as $624 and $1,977, respectively.
Ridgewood
$11,771
New Jersey
$11,254
The United States
$7,756
Trenton
$10,783
Poughkeepsie, NY
$13,748
New Haven, CT
$12,395
It’s also informative to compare other options for senior care with the costs for nursing homes in Ridgewood. For instance, the least pricey choice for some seniors is an adult day care health center, which averages only $1,950 per month. For those who wish to move into an assisted living home in Ridgewood, prices average nearly half the cost of a nursing home at $5,991. Most seniors prefer to age in place in their own homes with the assistance of a home care or home health aide, either of which comes with an average cost of $4,957 per month.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$4,957
Adult day health care
$1,950
Assisted living
$5,991
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,771
Nursing home (private room)
$12,927
Note: Data for Ridgewood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York Area, NY, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The free or greatly discounted resources listed below may be helpful to seniors living in Ridgewood. These programs and services provide assistance to those who want to continue living as independently as possible with some help in various areas of life.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Village of Ridgewood Senior Transportation | Senior Bus: (201) 670-5500 Ext. 203Discount Taxi: (201) 494-4444 | Ridgewood has a senior bus service that runs on specific days of the week to transport older adults from their homes to and from locations within the village and local area. There is also a discount taxi program offering coupons to seniors that lower the cost of a cab ride to local destinations by about 50%. |
Community Meals | (201) 447-8295 | Healthy, home-delivered meals are provided to homebound seniors in Ridgewood who can’t prepare food or shop for their own nutritional needs. One hot or cold seasonal meal is delivered each day. |
Northwest Senior Center | (201) 445-5690 | Open Monday through Friday, this Bergen County activity center for seniors is located in nearby Midland Park. Its monthly calendar of events includes crafts, games, educational programs, exercise classes, continental breakfasts and a hot lunch. |
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TOM.A
5
Review of Family of Caring Ridgewood
STAFF WAS COMPETENT ,CAPABLE. AND CARING
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Eileen Meara
5
Review of Family of Caring Ridgewood
Absolutely WONDRFUL facility! My mother spent a couple of weeks there June & July 2017 - she suffered mini-strokes and a undiagnosed urinary track infection/septis along with delirium. Months...
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Review of Family of Caring Ridgewood
My mother was admitted there after a 3 week stay at Hackensack University Hospital. She was in a cardiac section of the hospital and required intense care and received it. Indeed day in Van Dyk I...