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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in New Brunswick, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in New Brunswick, A Place for Mom can help. With 31 memory care facilities in New Brunswick, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Droyer's Point, Bayfront and Chinatown.
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Cost of memory care in New Brunswick, NJ

The average cost of senior living in New Brunswick is $6,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Rocky Hill, NJ with an average of $6,726 per month.

Memory care costs in New Brunswick, NJ, vs. nearby cities

New Brunswick, NJ
$6,956/mo

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

New Brunswick, NJ
$6,956/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,956/mo

Memory care costs in New Brunswick, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,049/mo
Studio
$7,591/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,351/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,242/mo

Senior living costs in New Brunswick 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: New Brunswick, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Brunswick, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$6,956/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,924/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$6,098/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
New Brunswick, NJ:$6,956/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
New Brunswick, NJ:$6,924/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
New Brunswick, NJ:$6,098/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in New Brunswick, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in New Brunswick 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.

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Memory care cost trends in New Brunswick, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in New Brunswick 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
New Brunswick, NJ$8,417/mo$7,816/mo+7.7%
New Jersey$8,840/mo$8,241/mo+7.3%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
New Brunswick, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,417/mo
2023 average cost:$7,816/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,840/mo
2023 average cost:$8,241/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in New Brunswick

Recent reviews for memory care in New Brunswick

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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CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living

4.9
Everything about this place was great from the office staff to the care staff from the time my Mom was placed here until her passing. There are activities that they made sure she participated in. My family was kept up to date with her health status and changes by the facility as well as her ...
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Brookdale Monroe in Monroe Township, NJ

5.0
I would definitely recommend Brookdale Monroe. My loved one is a resident in the Memory Care unit. The staff is wonderful and they're doing the best that they can, given very hard circumstances. They've all been very helpful and very caring and I would definitely recommend them to anybody in the ...
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New Brunswick review score based on 157 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 157 reviews of 26 New Brunswick memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Brunswick 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

New Brunswick review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
New Brunswick, NJ26 facilities
8.9
Highland Park, NJ27 facilities
8.5
East Franklin, NJ27 facilities

Review subcategories for New Brunswick 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 157 reviews of 26 New Brunswick memory care communities. This chart helps you compare New Brunswick 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.
New Brunswick, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

New Brunswick memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Brunswick memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Brunswick, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Brunswick, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Brunswick, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
65.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
65.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Brunswick, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Brunswick, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in New Brunswick

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 New Brunswick protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Monroe, The Delaney of Bridgewater and The Heritage of Clara Barton are the top-rated memory care facilities near New Brunswick, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 31 memory care facilities near New Brunswick, New Jersey. See the full list.

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

The 31 memory care facilities near you in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $17655. The average Memory Care cost in New Brunswick, New Jersey is $6,956. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in New Brunswick, New Jersey typically starts at $1150. 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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