
The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Woodcliff Lake, NJ for 2023
Also serving communities of Park Ridge, Saddle River.
There are 38 Assisted Living Facilities in the Woodcliff Lake area, with 2 in Woodcliff Lake and 36 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Woodcliff Lake is $4,258 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,870.
To help you with your search, browse the 313 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Woodcliff Lake. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Woodcliff Lake 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Pearl River with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake
The Bristal Assisted Living at Woodcl...
Juniper Village at Paramus
Sunrise of Paramus
Brookdale Emerson
Van Dyk Park Place
The Promenade at Blue Hill
CareOne at The Cupola
Sunrise of Old Tappan
Brighton Gardens of Saddle River
The Residence at Park Ridge
Promenade at Chestnut Ridge
Allendale Senior Living
Sunrise of Cresskill
Sunrise of Franklin Lakes
Thrive at Montvale
Brandywine Living at Mahwah
Mill Gardens at Midland Park
Clover Hill Senior Living
Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Foundation
Allegro - Harrington Park
Friedwald Center For Rehab And Nursin...
The Esplanade at Palisades
Norwood
Tappan Zee Manor
Brightview Tenafly
Brightview Paramus
Christian Health Care Center
Dowling gardens
Maple Glen Center
Golden Acre Rest Home
Ridgewood Center
New Monsey Park Home
Brightview Lake Tappan
The Bristal at Waldwick
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey was named for the man-made reservoir the town surrounds. The Woodcliff Lake area offers two parks where seniors, who comprise about 17 percent of all residents, can get take a stroll or play tennis among lakeside views. Seniors in need of assistance with daily living can choose from three facilities in town, and another 54 in towns nearby.
Assisted living facilities in New Jersey are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and are known as facilities that provide 24-hour support to four or more adults in a home-like setting. They emphasize independence and dignity while providing personal and health care services such as medication management and prepared meals.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Woodcliff Lake
- The Woodcliff Lake area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Nyack Hospital in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The climate in Woodcliff Lake is quite average compared to the rest of the United States. Seniors can enjoy summer highs of 85 in July, though the January low temperature of 21 degrees might be too chilly for some.
- Seniors with respiratory conditions should consider how living in Woodcliff Lake may affect them. The American Lung Association gave Bergen County a failing grade for its ozone quality, which could aggravate illness and asthma in some seniors.
- Some assisted living facilities may provide senior residents with rides to and from appointments. However, there is no public fixed route bus system in Woodcliff Lake. Train service and buses into New York city do connect in this area.
- Seniors can feel quite safe and secure living in this area, due to the low crime rates. Property crime and violent crime are rated respectively at 13.1 and 11 out of 100 (one being the safest), compared to the national averages of 38.1 and 31.1.
- Seniors on a tight budget may find it difficult to afford daily necessities or quality care due to the extremely high cost of living, which is 108.2 percent higher than the national average. Woodcliff Lake’s cost of living is ranked at 208.2 compared to the national average of 100.
Paying for Assisted Living in Woodcliff Lake
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Woodcliff Lake start around $4,258 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 Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake
Low-budget seniors who are eligible for or already have Medicaid have access to the Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS), a managed care program that offers aid for assisted living costs. Unfortunately, the state of New Jersey does not have a state-funded program for assisted living at this time.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted 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 Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake, please visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake-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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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Woodcliff Lake
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Review of The Bristal Assisted Living at Woodcliff Lake
My mom just moved into The Bristal in Woodcliff Lake. She decided assisted living instead of having a home help person there all the time. Besides being close to where we live, it offers a lot of a... Read more
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Review of Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake
Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake was a beautiful place. It didn't actually feel like a senior center or a nursing home. It actually felt like a home. The staff, the people, everyone welcomed you. The plac... Read more
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Review of Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake
Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake is beautiful, but it's a little far for my mother. Even though we were just walking, the staff greeted us and engaged with us. We didn't have big conversations but they ac... Read more
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