The Best Memory Care Communities in Bergen County, NJ

"We moved my father to this community in November. We never thought we would be able to convince him to leave his home and truthfully it was a process. He has surprised me and my sisters and I by settling in quickly and accepting help from the care team. He has even gained a couple of pounds from their homemade meals. We visit often but know he is happy and well cared for when we cannot be there. We are very grateful. Thank you!"

"As many children who are faced with finding the best care for an aging parent, our family agonized over the right place for our mother who has just turned 101. With her mind intact, but her small body declining, we were overwhelmed with all of the options shared with us to consider. Mom was in CareOne Rehabilitation and when we visited Harmony Village at CareOne, we knew immediately that we had found her new home where she would be respected and cared for in ways we could never have even hoped for. The worries and anxieties brought on every day before she moved to Harmony Village are gone and replaced by visits with her that feel as though she is always surrounded by family. Our family will be eternally grateful for Harmony Village and all of the staff who respect and care for Mom and all residents with dignity and warmth every day."

"My aunt moved into Brookdale Emerson. She is there on a month-to-month basis. She has a studio apartment that has a private bath. It also has a small refrigerator and a microwave. It's excellent, but it is very expensive to be there. Nevertheless, the place is gorgeous. The dining area is a big spacious room that is bright and airy. The lighting is gorgeous. They have waiters and waitresses, they give you choices of meals, and their food is very good. It is a very nice place. They do her laundry for her, and they clean her room for her. The activities are Bingo, mass services, arts, and crafts. They had a very nice St.Patrick's Day party where the families were all invited."

"My mother has lived at Sunrise Cresskill for almost 4 years. The facility is homey, clean and attractive and she receives loving and capable care. Staff is very friendly and kind. Doctors who come in are professional and caring. Their quarterly family nights are nice events where families of residents are invited to share refreshments and socialize. Down sides: mom is not crazy about the food, and though she is not one to take advantage of many activities, those offered seem a little lame and redundant to me (don't let the promotional materials fool you.) I feel they could do a much better job in facilitating interaction and friendship among the residents. As with any facility like this, hired staff is no substitute for the attention and care of family members, so you need to be in seeing things for yourself and communicating about your loved one's care needs.. For an active senior it would probably be a little boring, but overall the residents here seem satisfied and well cared for. "

"My relative is in Memory Care Living right now. I thought it was very nice. I like that it is a residence, like a home, so people feel more relaxed because it was a home atmosphere rather than an institutional type of atmosphere. It was very clean, the people were very friendly, and the staff was extremely helpful; they go out of their way to be helpful. It is nice because each person gets a private room. It is just a small room, but it is their own room, so I thought that was kind of a good thing because she’s there for Alzheimer’s, and if someone is acting up and disrupting the person next to them then it’s not going to be a comfortable place to be. "

We love our community because its unique. Everyone has their own special blend of quirks, hobbies, and individual life stories. Its a delight to learn about each persons interests and provide a personalized experience for our residents. Weve designed a safe and beautiful environment where our community members can thrive together and thoroughly enjoy a life filled with exciting daily activities. Our skilled and compassionate team works closely with our residents living with Parkinsons Disease, dementia, or Alzheimers, by creating a supportive and reliable environment to help promote comfort and well-being. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of New Jersey Department of Health Long-Term Care Facility Search

"I liked the friendliness, the community integration, and the activities at Sunrise of Old Tappan. The accommodations were updated and clean. I liked the general cleanliness. They seemed to have overall good quality care. The staff was informative. I think the lady took her time and was responsive and friendly. They have a courtyard. The way that memory care was set up was like an open plan so that people are visible and it's very homey in the decor and the way it's all set up. They have multiple common areas. They have a two-bedroom in the memory care, which is shocking. That's an unusual feature."

Our newly completed RiverSpring Residences offers tailored assistance in an upscale environment, rich in the arts. Here, you can tap into a dynamic tapestry of experiences. Enjoy strolls through beautiful works of sculpture throughout our campus. Delight in expansive views of the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge, and the New York skyline. And feel a sense of community and friendship. We provide various levels of care to meet the individual needs of our residents. Care management and coordination Dietary expertise and support Medication management Experienced and compassionate care team Individualized care plan Assistance with daily living To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory

"My mom is at The Residence at Park Ridge. Her apartment is spacious. She is in a one-bedroom. She has a nice-sized living room and a kitchenette. We did the shared room rate because that's what she could afford, and when she was on Medicaid, like all the other places, she had to have a roommate, so that's the downside. The staff there are incredible. They're very friendly and supportive. They're there with any questions. The food is very good. I had lunch there, and their lunch was excellent. And my mom loves their food. The place is extremely clean. Every part of it and every area that we want to, it's immaculate. With regards to activities, they have a wide range of activities. I don't think they have as much as some of the other places that I saw, but my mom is very happy with them. They do bingo, arts and crafts, and different games. They have movies. They have happy hour and they have appetizers, cheese, and crackers for their happy hour. They also have milkshakes and coffee socials. They do a lot."

"I'm a resident of Atria Riverdale. I'm very happy here. Years ago, I volunteered in a lot of other places and of all the other places, this seems to be the most comfortable for me. Everything is fine. The staff is excellent. They bend over backwards to make me comfortable here. All the staff is wonderful. I have no complaints about the staff. There's always a couple of cranky people around, but basically the staff is excellent here. They're very willing to help you with every little request that you make. I have a one-bedroom that's very comfortable. I'm on the 15th floor and I could look all over Manhattan, Jersey and Bronx. It has a wonderful view. Housekeeping staff is excellent. There are always enough towels, bedding and things that you need. The slightest request, they're happy to get anything you need. We eat in the dining room. I don't have anybody helping me. I'm able to dress myself and do everything by myself. They have games, they play bingo, and they've got discussions about different things. They do a lot of things there. We had someone from the Agriculture, and we did a little planting. They gave us cuttings of plants, and we planted our own plant. There's always something during the afternoon. There are concerts and discussions about things going on in the world, but not politics. It's the best that I personally know. I'm very satisfied. All the things that are going on here, I'm very happy with everything. The food is very good. There's always something to eat. They give you a tremendous choice of food here for lunch and dinner. There's always something you can find to eat. The woman in charge of activities does an excellent job deciding what we're going to do in the afternoon. She's very good and very capable. Everything here is fine."

"I was very impressed with Sunrise. The woman at the desk was very professional and friendly. I was shown two or three rooms and some paperwork. The place was very clean, attractive, and bright -- not depressing. They have pretty courts at the front and it was very appealing. They showed me the dining room and the rooms they have activities in. The dining room looked very nice. She also gave me a copy of the menu which was nice. It was also close to other things like the highway, clothing stores, decorating stores, food shopping place, and restaurants. "

"We wanted to get my mom out of the nursing home she was in, so my sister found Brighton Gardens. I think the place is great. It's clean and modern. They are a caring bunch. Most importantly, my mother is happy. "

"We toured Mira Vie at Clifton. The only thing that wasn't good about it was the pricing, but the facility was beautiful. It was clean, there was stuff to do, and limited outdoor space. The staff was super friendly and nice. We met the activities director there, the woman who manages the place, and several staff members along the way. They were all friendly and lovely. The building looks lovely from the outside."

"They were recommended to me by the previous facility where my mother-in-law was. I came up to the Promenade and took a tour there myself and I think it would be a good place for her. I brought my wife and she likes it also because it was smaller. The care might be what she needs. I was pretty impressed with the facility itself. The first thing I look for is cleanliness. It looked that it was really clean there. All areas are clean like the kitchen, in the hallways and even in the common area where the people were. That was my always concern. So if it's clean then it's a good sign. The staff is really friendly and very helpful during our interaction with them. I saw some residents busy doing activities when were there. I'm not sure of all the activities they have. They also have barbecue and people sit outside. I think that was nice. "