Mill Gardens at Midland Park
36 Faner Road, Midland Park, NJ, 07432
4.9
(9 reviews)
"Mill Gardens at Midland Park is an Advanced Standing assisted living residence nestled in a tranquil, residential neighborhood of Bergen Cou..."
READ MORENew Jersey’s most populous region, Bergen County, is home to around 954,000 residents, of whom 17.8% are seniors aged 65 and older. In America, there...
Numerous dementia care facilities across the county support the needs of seniors impacted by memory loss. These communities offer 24-hour supervision and personalized assistance to help residents make the most of each day. Daily meals, chore services and transportation are also often provided, as well as memory-focused programming and cognitive therapies.
This guide helps seniors and families navigate their long-term care options by providing a look at what senior living is like in Bergen County, how much memory care services cost and a list of local support organizations.
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36 Faner Road, Midland Park, NJ, 07432
4.9
(9 reviews)
"Mill Gardens at Midland Park is an Advanced Standing assisted living residence nestled in a tranquil, residential neighborhood of Bergen Cou..."
READ MORE85 Harreton Rd, Allendale, NJ, 07401
4.6
(10 reviews)
"We chose The Allendale Community for Senior Living for Mom because we like the environment. The people are very relaxed and friendly. It's very pretty, and it's close to home. She's in memory care. They're extremely helpful and friendly, and the resi..."
READ MORE70 Lake St, Ramsey, NJ, 07446
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is living at Fox Trail. The staff is excellent and their communication is excellent. I see how they talk to other people; it is outstanding. They provide three meals and snacks a day. My brother's room has two windows. It is at the corner ..."
READ MORE244 E Main St, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father is in La Paula at Main. They're wonderful there. We're very happy. We chose it mainly from recommendations from a friend. We have friends whose moms were there. It's a small facility. There are only 15 rooms. They're very attentive, really ..."
READ MORE175 West Hudson Ave, Englewood, NJ, 07631
4.7
(3 reviews)
"I visited The Actors Fund Home for memory care. It was a nice facility with walking paths, good physical therapy options, definitely nice and well-informed staff, and good-sized rooms. They had meeting rooms, a dining facility, and the ability to wal..."
READ MORE55 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ, 07670
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Brightview Tenafly was warm and friendly. I checked out the memory care and the staff seemed confident and anxious to help. It's a welcoming place and people would be well taken care of there...."
READ MORE396 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ, 07652
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I'm happy with Bright View. My husband has no idea where he is and what's going on, but I'm happy with it. The food that I've seen looks good, but he's on a very limited diet. He's on a soft diet and the food that he eats, for what he needs, is very ..."
READ MORE412 S Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ, 07631
4.3
(3 reviews)
"The Bristal Assisted Living at Englewood was very modern and comfortable. The gentleman that did the tour was extremely helpful and very informative. The dining room looked nice. They have an outdoor area and many activities that were geared toward c..."
READ MORE290 Werimus Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 07677
"We love our community because it’s unique. Everyone has their own special blend of quirks, hobbies, and individual life stories. It’s a deli..."
READ MORE143 Farview Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652
"We love our community because it’s unique. Everyone has their own special blend of quirks, hobbies, and individual life stories. It’s a deli..."
READ MORE245 Wyckoff Avenue, Waldwick, NJ, 07463
" This vibrant community offers independent and assisted living services. Residents can choose from studio, one- and two-bedroom apartm..."
READ MORE45 Pascack Rd, Hillsdale, NJ, 07642
"We love our community because it’s unique. Everyone has their own special blend of quirks, hobbies, and individual life stories. It’s a deli..."
READ MOREIn New Jersey, the state’s Department of Health regulates Memory Care providers, which must meet certain requirements for licensure. State laws cover considerations such as staffing levels, training requirements for on-staff caregivers and medication management.
Authoritative cost data for memory care is unavailable, but memory care usually costs 20% to 30% more than assisted living. Thus, to generate memory care cost data, this guide increases assisted living rates found in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey by 25%.
Bergen County’s average memory care provider charges $7,188 per month, which is less than the state average of $8,119. However, the median nationwide cost is lower, coming in at $5,625 per month. Turning to specific New Jersey cities, Trenton and Ocean City cost $10,181 and $9,363, respectively. Atlantic City is pricier than Bergen County as well, but to a lesser degree. There, memory care’s average monthly cost is $7,259.
Bergen County
$7,188
New Jersey
$8,119
The United States
$5,625
Trenton
$10,181
Atlantic City
$7,259
Ocean City
$9,363
In Bergen County, nursing home care is the costliest senior care type, with average monthly rates of $12,471 for semiprivate rooms and $13,231 for private rooms. Memory care costs several thousand dollars less, and cheaper still are home care and home health care. Assisted living costs $5,750 on average, while adult day health care is the most affordable setup, at $1,950.
Memory Care
$7,188
Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living
$5,750
Nursing Home (semiprivate)
$12,471
Nursing Home (private)
$13,231
Note: Data for Bergen County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York Area, was used instead.
In Bergen County, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in New Jersey page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page.
Several organizations in Bergen County can help seniors and their loved ones manage age-related matters. For instance, through the organizations below, services such as counseling, benefits assistance and referrals are available.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The AA's 24-hour helpline is a way for callers to speak to clinicians and specialists, who provide information on symptoms of dementia, local resources and treatment options. The helpline also provides referrals. Additionally, the AA facilitates support groups and educational programming. |
Bergen County Division of Senior Services | (201) 336-7400 | The Division of Senior Services aids adults 60 and older as well as adults with disabilities and caregivers. The division links clients with community-based services, including benefits counseling and care management. Clients can also contact the division for assistance finding financial aid and legal help, among other resources. |
Bergen County Division of Veterans Services | (201) 336-6325 | The Division of Veterans Services may be useful for older military veterans who want to learn about potential benefits from state, local, federal and private sources. The division also aids veterans' surviving spouses. Additionally, it can make referrals and help seniors obtain paperwork, among other activities. |
New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (1-877) 582-6995 | The NJLTCO is an advocacy-focused organization that assists residents in long-term care facilities. It receives and investigates complaints, then resolves them or conducts referrals as appropriate. Matters it can assist with include quality-of-life issues and rights violations. The NJLTCO also helps seniors make use of resident councils. It works for free and accepts anonymous complaints. |
Alzheimer's New Jersey | (888) 280-6055 | Alzheimer's New Jersey runs a professionally staffed helpline for callers who wish to learn about local resources. The organization also oversees a program that helps people participate in clinical trials for treatments of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Its additional areas of focus include care consultations, education and support groups. |
Bergen County Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Elizabeth
5
Review of The Residence at Park Ridge
The Residence at Park Ridge was very nice. We visited the memory care unit and walked through the assisted living. It was a very nice place. It was clean. The memory care unit was very nice....
Provider response
Thank you for the favorable review, Elizabeth! We are happy to hear that you visited and liked what you saw!
Memory Care
Protective Daughter
1
Review of Sunrise of Franklin Lakes
Memory Care is horrible. I removed my Mom in the summer of 2023 after I observed her hygiene being neglected, caregivers manhandling her in her bedroom (I placed cameras in her room), her privacy...
Provider response
Hi, We take your experience at Sunrise of Franklin Lakes very seriously and would like to review this matter closer. Please contact us so we can promptly review and address these concerns. – The...
Memory Care
Fran
5
Review of Sunrise of Old Tappan
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...
Provider response
Hi Fran! Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Old Tappan. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.