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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Paterson, NJ for 2024

Nestled in New Jersey, Paterson is a vibrant city flanked by the Garrett Mountain Reservation and the stunning Passaic Falls. Alongside its breathtaking natural beauty, seniors can benefit from the proximity to top-tier medical facilities. St. Joseph’s Health Hospital is one notable example, boasting an accredited geriatric emergency department and Gold Plus ratings from the American Heart Association for outstanding stroke care. Paterson’s proximity to New York City also makes it easy for seniors to seek treatment from leading specialists and nursing homes in the wider metropolitan region.

Nursing homes are medical facilities that offer 24-7 skilled nursing and more intensive monitoring than most other types of care. These facilities are licensed to provide rehabilitative therapies and a wide range of medical treatments to help seniors manage acute or chronic conditions. Because of the high cost, averaging $12,471 monthly, individuals with less intensive needs may prefer to take advantage of home health care or assisted living instead. This guide compares the price of different types of care in Paterson and other locations. It also outlines options for financial assistance and lists some free and low-cost resources for families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Paterson, NJ

Nursing home prices average $12,471 for a semiprivate room and $13,231 for a private room in Paterson, NJ.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The average monthly price of $12,471 for nursing home care in Paterson is slightly higher than New Jersey’s $11,254 average. Prices are overall much higher in New Jersey and nearby New York than the national average of $7,908. Expenses may be more affordable in Trenton at just $11,650, whereas moving further away from New York to Atlantic City can save over $3,000 per month. Vineland is also quite affordable at $11,026.

Paterson

$12,471

New Jersey

$11,254

The United States

$7,908

Trenton

$11,650

Atlantic City

$9,125

Vineland

$11,026

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Overall, senior care is quite expensive in New Jersey compared to many states, but nursing homes average double the monthly cost of other types of care. Seniors can potentially save over $6,700 by moving into an assisted living facility instead of a nursing home. In-home care is also relatively inexpensive at $5,529, whereas home health care at $5,720 includes medical treatments and nursing care for seniors with more intensive needs. Day health care is the cheapest option at $1,950 monthly.

In-Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$5,750

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Nursing Home (private room)

$13,231

Note: Data for Paterson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Paterson, NJ

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Paterson, NJ

Free and low-cost resources available through nonprofit organizations can help decrease expenses for families and make it easier to choose the correct type of care for loved ones. The list below includes services and programs that offer information and assistance to seniors to help them live comfortably in a nursing facility or remain at home for as long as their health allows.

ResourceContactService
Passaic County Department of Senior Services, Disabilities and Veterans Affairs(973) 569-4060The Department of Senior Services operates Passaic County's Area Agency on Aging and is also an Aging and Disability Resource Connection. Seniors can contact the department to access services such as medication management, home assistance and respite care.
New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman(877) 582-6995The New Jersey LTC ombudsman is a free service that advocates for seniors and assists with complaint resolution when communication breaks down. It can mediate between families and nursing home staff to help provide a satisfactory outcome or investigate potential elder abuse.
I Choose Home NJ855 466-3005I Choose Home NJ is New Jersey's version of the federal Money Follows the Person program. Medicaid-eligible seniors capable of living at home with support may be able to leave nursing home care by utilizing community-based services.
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services(973) 523-2900Northeast New Jersey Legal Services is a nonprofit public interest law firm that provides free legal aid to vulnerable or low-income seniors. The organization focuses on family law, housing and public benefits — common concerns for most families when a loved one requires care.
NJ Save(800) 792-8820 (Division of Aging Services General Inquiries)The NJ Save program provides financial assistance to eligible low-income seniors. Enrollment includes several benefits, such as PAAD, which can save on the cost of prescriptions while also referring eligible individuals to other financial benefits, such as LIHEAP, which can reduce utility bills.
Veterans Affairs(609) 530-4600The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs can help seniors assess their eligibility for veteran benefits or admission to a Veterans Memorial Home. Seniors may also be eligible for hearing aids, dental care, eyeglasses and medical treatments at VA clinics.
Meals on Wheels(973) 569-4099Seniors can access home-delivered food through the Meals on Wheels program. The service provides one hot meal daily, Monday through Friday, with the option for additional weekend deliveries for more vulnerable individuals.

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Neg stars horrible experience here expressed my concerns and got a bs apology everytime and still same things keep happening would never recommend this place to anyone NOT EVEN MY ENEMIES

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Toyeen

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I received good care from the nurses, social worker, aides, pt, ot. Everyone was caring and nice and I was able to reach whoever I needed assistance from. The transfer from the hospital and...

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