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Sunrise of Wayne

184 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470

4.5(39 reviews)

"Sunrise of Wayne was very nice. I liked everything about it, but the rooms were smaller than I had expected. The staff...

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$6,627
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Brookdale Wayne

820 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470

4.3(42 reviews)

"Brookdale Wayne was very nice, but the apartments were very small. The only downside to it is that the facility didn't...

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$6,790
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CareOne at Wayne

493 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

3.8(26 reviews)

"The activities of CareOne at Wayne seemed like the ones that my mom would want to participate in, and the folks there...

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$4,562
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Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

728 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

3.6(3 reviews)

"My aunt moved to Sunrise Franklin Lakes earlier this year. My aunt has always been a second mom to me. We were so...

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$9,454
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Sunrise of West Essex

47 Greenbrook, Fairfield, NJ 07004

4.0(22 reviews)

"Sunrise of West Essex seemed very nice, but it wasn’t a fit for my aunt. They have nice, pleasant people. They have...

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$8,238
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Mira Vie at Clifton

782 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013

4.7(8 reviews)

"The building was very nice and well-kept. It just seemed a little too big for my mom personally. I'm sure it's wonderful...

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$5,235
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Sunrise of Paramus

567 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652

4.4(24 reviews)

"When we visited Sunrise of Paramus, they gave us a homemade apple pie and it was really good. The facility seemed pretty...

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$6,262
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Juniper Village at Paramus

186 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652

4.4(33 reviews)

"We chose it because the location and the price are good. The place itself is very nice. Mom has a pretty big room with a...

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$5,170
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Mira Vie at Montville

165 Changebridge Rd, Montville, NJ 07045

4.0(2 reviews)

"I liked Mira Vie at Montville very much out of all the ones that I've seen. It was very warm and inviting. The staff was...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,455
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CareOne at The Cupola

100 W Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

3.9(21 reviews)

"I am a resident of this facility. I have been here for 7 months and I am very happy. The food is exceptional and the...

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$5,999
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Brighton Gardens of Saddle River

5 Boroline Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458

4.1(17 reviews)

"My wife has been in Brighton Gardens for the last 5 months. There are 3 floors there. As far as I’m concerned, the food...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,506
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Allendale Senior Living

85 Harreton Rd, Allendale, NJ 07401

4.6(11 reviews)

"The rooms are tight but adequate. Surprisedly there are no showers in the rooms. I guess for safety reasons. One staff...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
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CaringWay by Green Hill Senior Living

103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

4.2(8 reviews)

"It was my mom's first choice. It's a much older facility and a little larger scale than the others. The people and the...

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$7,200
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Brighton Gardens of West Orange

220 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

4.2(34 reviews)

"My uncle moved into Brighton Gardens of West Orange. They've been very good. After settling in we have established a...

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$6,566
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Little Senior Residence

71 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042

The Little Senior Residence is proud to be a family-owned and operated assisted living home, run by highly trained and...

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$11,250
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The Willows Home

39 S Willow St, Montclair, NJ 07042

4.0(3 reviews)

"I toured The Willows Home. It's lovely. I talked to a couple of residents, and they're very happy there. The nurse said...

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Brookdale West Orange

520 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

4.0(36 reviews)

"I really liked Brookdale West Orange. It's very comfortable and clean. The staff was very professional. The model room...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,140
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Thrive at Montvale

110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645

5.0(1 review)

"We toured Thrive at Montvale. We liked the amenities, and we liked the fact that it was very new and very fresh. It was...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,000
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The Residence at Park Ridge

124 Noyes Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

4.5(11 reviews)

"My mom is at The Residence at Park Ridge. Her apartment is spacious. She is in a one-bedroom. She has a nice-sized...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
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Braemar Living Montebello

250 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901

Braemar at Montebello offers seniors a modern, high-quality assisted living residence in the Lower Hudson Valley, with...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,880

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Barbara

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Wayne

We toured Brookdale Wayne. It was a lovely facility. The staff were very nice - the people we met. However, it just wasn't suitable for my mom. There was an activities director that we met while we...

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Julie P

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Wayne

The level of care is above reproach, the facility is spotless and so warm and welcoming, and everyone on the staff is caring and professional; they treat my Mother with the utmost kindness and...

Provider response

Hi Julie, It is delightful to hear that you have been satisfied with the personalized support provided to your loved one by Sunrise of Wayne. Our team members share a common goal of enriching every...

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Debbie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of CareOne at Wayne

My father-in-law was a temporary resident there. The staff was terrific. He celebrated his birthday while he was there. They made him feel so special and not forgotten on his special day. In a...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Wayne, NJ and Nearby Cities

Wayne

$4,187

US

$4,000

West Orange

$3,945

Parsippany

$3,500

Paying for Assisted Living in Wayne

Assisted Living costs in Wayne start around $4,187 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 Wayne 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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wayne

Seniors looking for financial aid for assisted living in Wayne may apply through New Jersey's Medicaid Managed Long Term Services and Supports program. In addition, the PAAD program also provides services not covered by Medicaid. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in New Jersey page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Wayne

Wayne 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.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Wayne, please visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wayne

Wayne-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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