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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Chester Hill Adult HomeChester Hill Adult Home is an assisted living community located at 187 Cottage Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY. It is close to a health care center, community social and shopping facilities, allowing residents to live a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting.Our experienced...
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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.
WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING offers the perfect blend of family tradition and the latest medical therapies. We are responsive, concerned and compassionate. From our staff of highly trained and certified medical professionals and therapists to our supportive client...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...
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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.
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My Mom was at Meadowview Assisted Living Memory Care unit at Wartburg. My Family and I found the staff to be very knowledable, caring, kind, warm, loving, to all the Residents. My Mom, had the best care til...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Helping Caregivers for over 100 years The Wartburg Adult Care Community is a Lutheran social ministry serving all faiths. We don’t just care for people, we care about them, and nobody in lower Westchester offers more services for seniors and their families than we do: 24-hour skilled nursing...
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I want give my gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this holiday and essentially have compromised their own health every day while finding ways to cope without jeopardizing those patients...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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The community was always clean and we never saw anything on the floor when we visited, even when we visited unannounced. All the staff at the community were great; they were all very responsive to our emails...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Enjoy living in our brand new over-sized apartments with wonderful views of the Long Island Sound. Willow Towers is a not-for-profit Assisted Living community, licensed by the state of New York. Willow Towers provides an elegant lifestyle, which includes gourmet meals by our Johnson and Wales...
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All is well for me, they have been able to assist me with what I am limited to. The staff do a reasonable cleaning of the community and my room. I am happy with the meals I select from and the activities...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
A NYS Licensed Enriched Housing program, best described as senior apartments with supportive services. Carnegie East House consists of 74 apartments ranging in size from studios to 2-bedrooms. Majority of the apartments have an excellent view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Tenafly, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Tenafly is $6,685 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cresskill, NJ with an average of $6,673 per month.

Assisted living costs in Tenafly, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Tenafly, NJ
$6,685/mo
$6,673/mo
$6,736/mo

Assisted living costs in Tenafly, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Tenafly, NJ
$6,685/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Tenafly, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,685/mo
$6,725/mo

Assisted living costs in Tenafly, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,094/mo
Private
$4,750/mo
Studio
$7,856/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,321/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,244/mo

Senior living costs in Tenafly 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: Tenafly, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTenafly, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$6,685/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,725/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,983/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tenafly, NJ:$6,685/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tenafly, NJ:$6,725/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tenafly, NJ:$5,983/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Tenafly, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Tenafly 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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Assisted living cost trends in Tenafly, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Tenafly 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
Tenafly, NJ$7,823/mo$8,069/mo-3.0%
New Jersey$7,317/mo$6,931/mo+5.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Tenafly, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,823/mo
2023 average cost:$8,069/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,317/mo
2023 average cost:$6,931/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Tenafly, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Tenafly.

What families are saying about assisted living in Tenafly

Recent reviews for assisted living in Tenafly

Promenade at Tuxedo Place in Tuxedo Park, NY

4.3
Activities are abundant. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'm not sure that the nursing side of things are up to par though. My mom became ill and I felt as though they were really just blaming her age for her issues and did not notice the drastic changes in her. The doctor was not readily ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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The Bristal at East Meadow

5.0
I have toured many assisted living before deciding to place my family member here. I am so pleased with the decision! You can tell the management truly cares about us and it stems off into all the other workers. [Name removed] went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and I would ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in various communities. For example, at The Fountains at RiverVue, my loved one is a resident and I am thoroughly impressed with the staff's kindness and dedication. At Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, my mom was initially hesitant ...
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Engaging activities. Residents enjoy the variety of activities at their communities. At Atria Forest Hills, the staff goes above and beyond to create engaging activities for residents, such as live concerts and fitness classes. At Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, my mom has made new friends and appreciates the social oppo ...
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Professional and caring nursing staff. Families express their appreciation for the professional and caring nursing staff in several communities. For instance, at Sunrise of Paramus, the level of care exceeded expectations with well-trained nursing staff. At Fellowship Community, the staff's expertise and attentiveness provided pe ...
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Comfortable living spaces. Reviews emphasize the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces. At The Chelsea at Fair Lawn, the apartment was well-appointed and accommodated all their needs. At Atria Riverdale, my mom loved her 1 bedroom apartment and appreciated the homey feel.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food was a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At The Fountains at RiverVue, the restaurant-style meals are delicious, and at Brookdale Emerson, my loved one never complained about the food. At Monarch Coopers Corner, the family was impre ...
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Outdoor spaces and proximity to nature. Several communities offer beautiful outdoor spaces and proximity to nature. For example, at Fellowship Community, the Fellowship Community is located on beautiful grounds where residents can walk and enjoy nature. At Thrive at Montvale, the community offers a magical place with a unique oppo ...
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Tenafly review score based on 294 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 294 reviews of 63 Tenafly assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tenafly review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Tenafly review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Tenafly, NJ63 facilities
8.0
Cresskill, NJ63 facilities
8.3
Englewood, NJ64 facilities

Review subcategories for Tenafly assisted living

When assisted living 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 294 reviews of 63 Tenafly assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Tenafly resident and family assisted living 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.
Tenafly, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Tenafly assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tenafly assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tenafly, 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 Tenafly assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Tenafly that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
68.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Tenafly assisted living

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 Tenafly Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tenafly assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Tenafly partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tenafly, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Tenafly assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Tenafly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tenafly, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tenafly assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Tenafly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tenafly, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Tenafly

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Tenafly protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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