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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in New Dover, NJ

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Photo of Brighton Gardens of Edison
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8.8
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92 reviews
8.8
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92 reviews
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Facility is clean. There are lots of activities available and weekly bus trips to stores. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it.
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.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...
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9.9
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55 reviews
9.9
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55 reviews
5 star
89%
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My mom was on a memory ward for two years in a facility that I was very unhappy with. The staff had no training and in more than one occasion I was insulted by comments made to me. I never felt comfortable...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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2525 Photos available
9.5
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68 reviews
9.5
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68 reviews
5 star
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Our family has been incredibly grateful for the care and compassion shown by everyone at Heritage of Clara Barton Assisted Living. From the very beginning, the staff welcomed our loved one with kindness,...
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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175 reviews
9.4
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175 reviews
5 star
56%
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4 for all categories. My sister is paying $[removed] for a room that fits a queen size bed one large dresser and a night stand. Also 2 side chairs. A bathroom with toilet and sink and a walk in shower. Also...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....
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1212 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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19 reviews
9.3
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19 reviews
5 star
58%
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3 star
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It's 5 stars, although very expensive. They take very good care of their clients. I felt at ease. I live two hours away form my brother and I knew he was safe and well taken care of. The staff is awesome!!!...
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.
The Chelsea at Warren offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops,...
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9.3
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73 reviews
9.3
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73 reviews
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My mom has been there for about 7 weeks and she is adjusting to it and has surprisingly become a little more social as well. Of course we just have to get used to people don't do things the way we would do...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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29 reviews
8.8
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29 reviews
5 star
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The staff had been amazing- very friendly and warm. My parents seem to be enjoying the food and the property is always clean. We were fortunate to get a two-bedroom corner unit which they completely redid...
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.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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21 reviews
5 star
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The room is lovely, staff is amazing, [name removed] was great to work with. It was a bumpy road getting her there and she was very patient and helpful. My MIL says the food is "ok - not great but good...
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.
Scenically situated in Watchung, Somerset County, Brandywine Senior Living at Mountain Ridge provides an elegant environment for older adults who may require a degree of personal assistance, but also desire the freedom of independence. Mountain Ridge is nestled in the picturesque landscape of the...
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8.0
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8.0
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8 reviews
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Studio room, prices are all inclusive. I would recommend to others, Medicaid beds immediate availability (no 2 year pay down wait)
Provides: Assisted 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.
Amber Court of Elizabeth offers comfortable, caring and affordable Assisted Living choices for seniors. We are located in the thriving downtown area of Elizabeth. We are near many urban conveniences, such as restaurants, shopping, banking, entertainment, and much more. Major highways and public...
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Photo of Brandywine at Summit
66 Photos available
8.0
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28 reviews
8.0
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28 reviews
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I would say it's been wonderful! He has certain caregivers that he has really connected with. Everyone has been incredibly responsive and helpful with the adjustment.
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.
Discover a verdant community in bloom at Spring Meadows Summit, offering Assisted Living services in Summit, New Jersey. Completely refurbished in 2012, our warm and inviting community features experienced and professional staff members who are committed to improving the quality of life of our...
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Photo of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at South River
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8.0
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19 reviews
8.0
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19 reviews
5 star
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This was the first facility I toured and left knowing it was the right fit for my father. All my questions were answered fully and I could wander around as I wished. The ability for the residents to go...
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 at South River 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...
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Photo of Mira Vie Fanwood
1111 Photos available
2828 Floor plans available
8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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17 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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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.
NEW INFOAvg resident age is 94 !! Age Min 65 years plus plus Best towns for referrals to be coming from/desired location:UNION COUNTY- Fanwood/Scotch Plains- Plainfield- Westfield- Cranford- Clark- Rahway
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Photo of Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook
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6.3
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23 reviews
6.3
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23 reviews
5 star
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Can’t rave enough about the care my loved one receives at Fox Trail. [name removed]and staff take care of his every need. Facility is immaculate. Meals are well prepared. Activities and entertainment are...
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 at Green Brook 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...
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Photo of Brightview Warren
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The community is always immaculately clean. The staff is friendly. I have been to a lot of other communities and out of all of those places that I have seen, Brightview Warren is the nicest place in the...
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.
At Brightview Warren, we offer a variety of community features. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes...
Photo of Sunrise of Summit
2424 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.0
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17 reviews
7.0
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17 reviews
5 star
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Overall, Sunrise is a very nice long term facility for Assisted Living & for Memory Care. The facility is beautiful & nicely decorated. It looks like a big mansion from the outside & on the inside Assisted...
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.
Ideally located just down the road from the Village Green in Summit, New Jersey, and only 20 miles from Manhattan, Sunrise of Summit provides highly personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in a bright, cheerful, and modern atmosphere. Our community...
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I am currently a resident at Bethany Residence and so far my experience here has been great. The staff and the other residents are great. It's great to communicate with nice people. Also, [Name removed] is a...
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.
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8.4
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10 reviews
8.4
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10 reviews
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I recently had the opportunity to visit Whispering Woods. Overall it’s a beautiful facility. For the most part everyone is friendly. You do have moments when things could be better like the food, and...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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7.8
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40 reviews
7.8
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40 reviews
5 star
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Very happy with it. All of the above - the room is gutted and refurbished between each patient. The staff there are amazing all my interactions have been positive although I do not and cannot hear from my...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of memory care in New Dover, NJ

The average cost of senior living in New Dover is $9,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middletown, NJ with an average of $9,224 per month.

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

New Dover, NJ
$9,435/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$9,435/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,751/mo
Studio
$10,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,624/mo

Senior living costs in New Dover 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 Dover, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Dover, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
New Dover, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
New Dover, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
New Dover, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in New Dover, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in New Dover 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 Dover, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in New Dover 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 average 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 Dover, NJ$9,107/mo$8,701/mo+4.7%
New Jersey$8,877/mo$8,321/mo+6.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
New Dover, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,107/mo
2023 average cost:$8,701/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,877/mo
2023 average cost:$8,321/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in New Dover

Recent reviews for memory care in New Dover

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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Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury in Tinton Falls, NJ

5.0
I would rate the staff friendliness much higher than a 5 if I could. My father is getting excellent care here in memory care. They have plenty of activities provided and they do really try to encourage him to get out as much as they can. The food is very good and they have a nice variety. If it ...
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Brandywine at Livingston

5.0
I really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was living in NJ. I tried a place first in Florida and it didn't work. I then moved her to NJ ...
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New Dover review score based on 20,021 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 20021 reviews of 429 New Dover memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Dover 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 Dover review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
New Dover, NJ429 facilities
8.4
Bridgewater, NJ0 facilities
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Elizabeth, NJ0 facilities

Review subcategories for New Dover 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 20,021 reviews of 429 New Dover memory care communities. This chart helps you compare New Dover 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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New Dover memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Dover memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Dover, 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 Dover 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 Dover that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Dover, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.1%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.7%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.8%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.5%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.8%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.1%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Dover 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 Dover Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Dover, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.1%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.3%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.5%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Dover 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 Dover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Dover, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60.2%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.5%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
65.5%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in New Dover 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 Dover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Dover, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.7%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
50.8%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.6%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Dover 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 Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Dover, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.7%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
59.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.2%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.2%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
68.4%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
51.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.9%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in New Dover

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brighton Gardens of Edison, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Heritage of Clara Barton are the top-rated memory care facilities near New Dover, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 27 memory care facilities near New Dover, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in New Dover, New Jersey are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Atria West 86 and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Whippany. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 27 memory care facilities near you in New Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, New Jersey ranges from $3500 to $28750. The average Memory Care cost in New Dover, New Jersey is $9,435. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in New Dover, New Jersey typically starts at $3500. 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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