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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chester, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Chester, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Chester, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Chester incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Chester memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Chester, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Vailsburg and Ivy Hill.
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Photo of Mt. Arlington Senior Living
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9.3
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36 reviews
9.3
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36 reviews
5 star
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Staff was amazing. Very attentive. My mom loved them all. Activities were endless. The 3:00 happy hour with music was a favorite. My mom is a picky eater. She was never satisfied with the food. They did...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Mt Arlington Senior Living. Mt. Arlington Senior Living sits high on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills and wooded landscape surrounding the community. The Community is located just minutes from local shopping, restaurants, Lake Hopatcong, places of worship, and...
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Photo of Bentley Commons at Paragon Village
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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49 reviews
9.2
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49 reviews
5 star
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It was for me! And I have moved since. Wasn't happy with the food. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't recommend Paragon Village, but everyone there seems to be pretty happy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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Photo of Sunrise of Randolph
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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50 reviews
9.2
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50 reviews
5 star
58%
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34%
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4%
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The facility was clean and bright. I feel like it was lacking in additional rooms and spaces for the residence to gather. The rooms were generous and size. I was not fond of the fact that they locked up...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Bryan Manor
88 Photos available
9.0
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9 reviews
9.0
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9 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
22%
3 star
0%
2 star
11%
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They are very attentive to details, caring, addresses concerns right away and in a timely manner. Keep up to date with our dad condition. Look out for the patient's best interest, I would even stay there if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bryan Manor is a senior residential care home nestled on 36 acres in scenic Chester. It offers residents a cozy, safe, and supportive environment. It's smaller than other facilities and seniors quickly adapt to the family-centric care. The residents enjoy interacting with each other and the...
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Photo of The Residence at Basking Ridge
22 Photos available
8.9
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10 reviews
8.9
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10 reviews
5 star
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They have an open menu from 7 to 7 and they could order anything that they wanted. Loads of activities, including happy hour every day at 3:30 and excursions. After less than one year, her rent went up...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the heart of Bernards Township, and conveniently located off of I-287, the community is close to shops, recreation & entertainment, dining, the popular Farmstead Arts Center and so much more. The Residence at Basking Ridge offers an array of services catered to seniors. At The...
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Photo of Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepherd
88 Photos available
8.6
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5 reviews
8.6
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5 reviews
5 star
40%
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The night staff that I interacted with every night while my father was in hospice care were absolutely wonderful. They were not only careful and sweet to my father, but they were very kind to me and my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
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Photo of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Chester
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5 star
37%
4 star
18%
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18%
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My dad has been at Memory Care in Chester for almost 2 years now and we are very happy with the facility. We love Sherry, LeMar, Kim, and Sydney especially. It definitely feels like a family. There may...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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Photo of Brightview Randolph
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We are pleased with how mom is settling in at the Brightview Randolph. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. They are very welcoming to our family members when we come...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brightview Randolph is a senior living community located in Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, a suburb of New York. Our warm community will offer a variety of spacious apartments and floorplans just waiting for your decorative touch. Beautiful grounds and open spaces will encourage gathering...
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7.0
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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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1.0
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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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Cost of memory care in Chester, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $7,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Gardner, NJ with an average of $5,918 per month.

Memory care costs in Chester, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Chester, NJ
$7,888/mo

Memory care costs in Chester, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Chester, NJ
$7,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Chester, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,888/mo

Memory care costs in Chester, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,215/mo
Studio
$7,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,140/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,125/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Senior living costs in Chester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Chester, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,888/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,747/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$7,178/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Chester, NJ:$7,888/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Chester, NJ:$7,747/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Chester, NJ:$7,178/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Chester, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Chester and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Chester, NJNJ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Chester, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Chester have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chester, NJ$8,228/mo$7,334/mo+12.2%
New Jersey$8,615/mo$8,164/mo+5.5%
National$6,447/mo$6,090/mo+5.9%
Chester, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,228/mo
2023 average cost:$7,334/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,615/mo
2023 average cost:$8,164/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,447/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Chester

Recent reviews for memory care in Chester

Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

4.0
Under new ownership, the changes are noticeable almost immediately. substantial upgrades and repairs made on the building in the last few months since new owners took control. New roof, bathrooms installed, painting and landscaping to name a few. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Nice ...
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Brookdale Hillsborough

5.0
Overall I have no complaints of this community they have provided my mother with excellent care and have really made her comfortable in her new living environment. They have a great menu for the residents to choose from with a wide variety of meals. They also have a great activity program ...
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Mira Vie Brookfield in Belvidere, NJ

4.5
I had to place my husband in care while I had surgery and recovery. He was very happy, well cared for and enjoyed the entire time. All of the staff and employees were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this facility to anyone. It really is a wonderful place.

Chester review score based on 52 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 10 Chester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Chester review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Chester, NJ10 facilities
8.4
Bernardsville, NJ19 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 52 reviews of 10 Chester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chester resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Chester, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.8
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Chester memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Chester memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chester memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Chester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
90%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Chester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Chester protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Mt. Arlington Senior Living, Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and Sunrise of Randolph are the top-rated memory care facilities near Chester, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Chester, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Chester, New Jersey are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Brighton Gardens of Edison. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Chester, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chester, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Chester, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Chester, New Jersey ranges from $21 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Chester, New Jersey is $7,888. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Chester, New Jersey typically starts at $21. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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