The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kearny, NJ for 2024
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Kearny, NJ below include 48 Assisted Living facilities with 2027 reviews. On average in Kearny, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 2.3 out of 5 stars.
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"I was very impressed with the staff there. They treated the patients like family. They always had smiles on their faces and they never made you feel like they were rushed if you inquired about a patient.
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"My father lived in Atria for two years during Covid. The staff did an incredible job with a very tough client - really above and beyond. They also had an astounding success rate for containing Covid - at an assisted living facility in New York City..."
"I toured Brighton Gardens of West Orange for a loved one. The people are nice, and the dining area is nice. I like the security there. They were really strict about their Covid policy and that was reassuring. I like the space in the rooms and everyth..."
"Brookdale West Orange was very nice. I liked everything about it. The staff who assisted me during the tour was very thorough, very nice, and did a great follow-up. We went to see the room to see what it was like, and it was very nice...."
"My uncle has been at Sunrise of Edgewater for 5 months now. It is a lovely assisted living facility with very caring and pleasant staff. He's been able to put on enough weight that he's much healthier. The facility is located close to stores and rest..."
"Sunrise of West Essex was very nice. I would have been happy having my mother there, but we chose the other Sunrise just because it was closer to me.
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"Corinne was very knowledgeable and guided us through the many living options and variable prices of this new community. She listened to what our specific needs were. She has followed up with several emails to see if she could further assist us, witho..."
"My brother & sister-in-law moved to Green Hill about 9 months ago. Both of them are treated very well. The staff , the nurses, care givers & management cannot do enough to make them feel loved. I recommend Green Hill highly...."
"I toured Coterie Hudson Yards, but it's super expensive. What I liked the best about this place was that they had Michelin-star chefs cooking their meals, they had pretty much an entire floor that's dedicated to emergency medical care, and they can d..."
"Our 97 year old mother moved into Sunrise56 about 6 weeks ago and we could not be more pleased and impressed by everything about Sunrise.
The staff is nothing short of amazing, in every possible measure: professional, kind, compassionate, patient,..."
"I liked Amber Court of Elizabeth because of its affordability. The other facilities are much better, but this one is affordable. When I got there though, the lady had mixed up the time that I was supposed to be there. I sat there for about 2 hours be..."
"I recently visited my uncle who has been living at Arbor Terrace Roseland for the past 6 months. I do not live in the area and have not seen my uncle since he moved to this community. I am truly amazed at how much better he looks and how happy he ..."
"My father spent his last three and a half years here and I am so grateful. They are a caring, compassionate, competent and safe facility. They managed all his late life transitions seamlessly and with great care. I was in fact surprised how evenly ..."
"The Administrative Staff, Nurses, Aides, and Activities Directors are wonderful. The staff always tried to address any concerns we had.
My mother and I also loved the spacious grounds outside (including two courtyards and two gazebos.) Within the..."
"I went and looked at Five Star Premier Residences. I walked around, and it was a beautiful place, but I didn't speak to anybody. However, the ambience was good.
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"We went to the VillageCare at 46 & Ten. It's very clean. There's a lot of space and there are a lot of workers there for the residents. They have meal plans as well, which is good. I didn't have any dislikes. I didn't get to meet too many staff face ..."
Kearny is a suburb of Newark, New Jersey, located along the Atlantic coast. The city combines the welcoming comfort of small-town living with convenient access to big cities such as Newark, New York and Boston. A little more than 17 percent of the city's population of 43,600 are seniors aged 60 and older. Hudson County, where Kearny is located, offers 53 different assisted living facilities, providing plenty of options for those who need a little extra help with daily living tasks. New Jersey assisted living facilities are licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health. Regulations stipulate that staff be on hand 24 hours a day.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Kearny
Four-season weather in Kearny, New Jersey, includes warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Average high temperatures in July are 86 degrees, and January lows average around 24. Seniors sensitive to cold weather may be uncomfortable here.
The cost of living in Holmdel is 141.7, compared to the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are high, at 182 compared to the base of 100. Grocery and healthcare, however, are more in line with the national average, at 104.4 and 98, respectively, which means seniors can get more for their money.
Rates for violent crime in Kearny are 19.3 compared to the U.S. average of 31.1. Property crime incidences are slightly lower than the national average of 38.1, at a rate of 35.3 per every 100. Seniors are cautioned to take care and use common sense when traveling into Newark.
Kearny residents have access to the New Jersey Transit Authority, which provides both rail lines and buses. Those 62 and older are eligible for reduced fares. Paratransit services are available for those who qualify. The Kearny Department of Health also manages a limited-route bus program for seniors to get around in the town itself.
Kearny has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Kearny Couty Senior Center, an organization that offers yoga, painting and computer classes, group trips and health care screenings for seniors.
Paying for Assisted Living in Kearny
Assisted Living costs in Kearny start around $0 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Kearny and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Cities in New Jersey
West Orange
$4,778
US
$4,000
Bloomfield
$3,913
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kearny
New Jersey offers Medicaid waivers as part of the federal government's Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver. Qualified residents in Kearny may be able to take advantage of the Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports program. It's compliant with federal regulations and may offset costs of assisted living. New Jersey's system has no enrollment caps, so all those who are eligible to receive services will receive them.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for
assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs.
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Kearny and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies
and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or
currently residing in an assisted living
community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as
geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding
home care and health and wellness programs.
Kearny-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive
set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in
New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey
page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Alaris Health at Belgrove
Alaris at Belgrove in Kearny, Nj is the worst facility ever created. The nursing staff is very unprofessional and rude.
They leave patients lying in their own waste FOR HOURS. When you question...
Provider response
We are truly sorry to hear about the experience recounted here. Your concerns are valid, and we deeply regret any lapses in care that you and your relative may have encountered. Our residents'...
Right now, my sister-in-law is in Clara Maass Continuing Care. I had to get an attorney because she was diagnosed with dementia, and they’re not treating her properly. They want to send her home...
I was very impressed with the staff there. They treated the patients like family. They always had smiles on their faces and they never made you feel like they were rushed if you inquired about a...