Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Union County, NJ below include 156 memory care communities with 1778 reviews. On average in Union County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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CARING STARS WINNER
10 Jackson Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016
4.2
(58 reviews)
"My aunt is at Atria Cranford. She has been there for six weeks now. She is still adjusting, but Atria is great. The room is fine. The staff is attentive, and the food seems great. They're trying to decide whether she needs assisted living or memory c..."
$5,695
1350 US-22, Mountainside, NJ 07092
4.3
(25 reviews)
"I visited Brighton Gardens of Mountainside. They were wonderful there. I very much enjoyed the visit, and I would recommend that facility to anybody looking for a place. I like the friendliness of the staff; they were just outstanding. And the facili..."
$6,505
CARING STARS WINNER
240 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
4.3
(19 reviews)
"Sunrise of Westfield was very nice, but the pricing structure is just way too high. I like the staff there. It was a great group of people, outgoing, and very attentive to the residents. The rooms were very nice...."
$7,539
295 South Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I visited Mira Vie at Fanwood. It's nicely decorated, very clean, and very peaceful. It is a rather elegant situation, and I was told that it used to be a hotel, so I'm not surprised that it looks like that. They have two buildings, one for assisted ..."
$4,000
26 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I am so grateful to Sunrise of Summit and the team. Mom and I researched many places and Summit Sunrise felt most like home. Mom is very independent , creative, fun and an amazing artist and oftentimes shy to display her work. Sunrise created an ..."
$8,633
1050 Springfield Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092
4.5
(14 reviews)
"Arbor Terrace Mountainside was comparable to other places, but the pricing structure was much, much more reasonable. The staff was excellent. The building was in phenomenal shape. It had a parking garage that had direct access to the building. For my..."
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316 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023
4.4
(7 reviews)
"The Chelsea at Jenkintown is a very nice and clean place. They take very good care of my dad and the residents. They have very good meals and they have activities so there's always something for them to do. You can visit your loved ones at just about..."
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535 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Lantern Hill was very beautiful and nice, but very expensive. It was very nice for independent living. You have your own apartment. They had lots of good amenities there. They had physical therapy and a lot of activities for seniors. I met a couple o..."
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35 Cottage Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights is a very nice facility. It's well kept up and the communication with the woman that we met to find out about moving my aunt there was very, very helpful. Everyone was just very welcoming. The residents are ..."
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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 experienced registered nurses for three generations, offering a skilled level of care. Just a short train ride from Manhattan and New York City, our cozy nursing home in Montclair, New Jersey, has a home-like atmosphere. This home is set in an unassuming residential neighborhood, unlike any other facility you will consider. Since opening our doors in 1960, the Little Senior Residence has expanded our facilities and offerings to better serve our residents and their families. Our friendly, professional staff will make you feel right at home. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of New Jersey Department of Health Long-Term Care Facility Search
$11,250
248 Madison Ave, Cresskill, NJ 07626
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 te..."
$6,500
470 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunrise of New Dorp was a great place. They were good, but they were expensive. If you're in pretty good shape and you have the money, it's a beautiful place for you. The staff who assisted me with the tour was really good, and still stay in touch wi..."
$9,424
1288 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This home was absolutely beautiful and felt like an extension of my home. It isn't grand or overly big but I personally find that to be better, especially for my purpose in visiting the home...."
$7,925
92 Stillwell Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Millennium Memory Care for my aunt because there were only fifteen people there, and it's like a house type of environment with five staff members, so it wasn't like a big institution. There's a lot of sunlight and it's only for people with ..."
$9,600
290 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
$7,812
23 Bloomfield Ave, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured the Sunrise of Mountain Lakes. It's a new place in New Jersey and I looked at their assisted living. I liked everything about it. My sister is in a wheelchair and the facility is large so I think it would accommodate her better. She has a la..."
$8,664
445 US-9, Manalapan, NJ 07726
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My experience was very nice. The rooms were also very nice. They seemed very upscale to me. They have short trips with the bus to take them to see different things that are happening in the area. They have doctors on-site. The staff seemed very socia..."
$4,000
CARING STARS WINNER
18 Eden Lane, Whippany, NJ 07981
5.0
(12 reviews)
"My family member was a resident at Arden Courts Whippany for years. The employees were very attentive and caring. The nursing staff was top notch, one nurse in particular stood out. Nurse Christine was exceptional. Nothing but a great experience...."
$9,999
110 Park Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Upon first walking through the doors and meeting Donna, I instantly realized that Delaney was the best decision for my mother. After searching for a few months, no other options compared to what Delaney had to offer. The apartments are beautiful and ..."
$7,060
901 Frontier Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 08807
4.8
(17 reviews)
"I toured The Delaney at Bridgewater. The people were very good and very helpful. It's a new place, and it was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. I toured a unit, and it was big. It was a regular apartment. It looked brand ..."
$6,850
Union County is a sprawling community with more than 558,000 residents, about 14 percent of whom are age 65 and over. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, nearly 13 percent of seniors who receive Medicaid benefits in Union County have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
In New Jersey, including Union County, memory care services are generally provided in assisted living facilities with staff members who have received training in the specialized care of residents with dementia. These facilities are licensed and monitored by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Union County is home to four memory care facilities.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Memory Care costs in Union County start around $9,049 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Union County 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.
New York County
$18,718
Richmond County
$10,600
Union County
$9,049
Essex County
$8,655
Morris County
$7,861
Middlesex County
$7,560
Kings County
$7,235
US
$5,694
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our 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.
Union County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Union County, please visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page.
Union County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Bruce
5.0
Review of Arbor Terrace Mountainside
Arbor Terrace Mountainside was comparable to other places, but the pricing structure was much, much more reasonable. The staff was excellent. The building was in phenomenal shape. It had a parking...
Memory Care
Bruce
4.0
Review of Atria Cranford
My father-in-law will be moving into Atria Cranford. The staff is excellent, but physically, it's showing some aging. Even without senior leadership there, the staff is very friendly, very outgoing...
Memory Care
Bruce
3.0
Review of Brighton Gardens of Mountainside
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside was rundown. I didn't get a warm and fuzzy feeling from the staff. The room was OK, it's a four, but the common areas were a three. There wasn't a lot of meeting...
Provider response
Hi Bruce, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and encourage you to contact us so that we can learn more....
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