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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
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Arden Courts has been wonderful for our family. The staff is kind and patient, and the environment is safe and welcoming. My loved one is happier and more at ease. I am very happy to have chosen this...
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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77 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that it is cozy, the staff really gets to know residents and their families, immediately on top of any issues, good communication, they give good advice (no...
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 Bald Eagle is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...
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Staff in the EHU is exceptionally caring and seems to always have time to speak with me about my loved one. I have only eaten the food a few times and it was what I would expect in a school cafeteria. It...
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.
At Glen Arden, seniors 62 and older enjoy an active, independent lifestyle, with the assurance of available long-term care.As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Glen Arden gives you peace of mind by providing quality care as your needs change over time. This comes with the assurance that all...
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What we like the most about the community is that its very quiet and peaceful. Yes, we would most definitely recommend Promenade at Tuxedo Place to other families based on the experience so far. I have had...
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.
Located in historic Tuxedo Park, New York in the Ramapo Mountains, Elant at Tuxedo Place offers residents a refreshing retirement alternative.  With 44 independent and 56 assistive living apartment homes, Tuxedo Place meets a variety of  lifestyle needs and preferences. Affordable...
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Very caring, supportive staff who routinely connect with residents and family members, keeping us updated on issues of concern. The nursing staff is very diligent in coordinating and arranging for care and...
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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
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We chose The W because out of the ones that I looked into, it was a smaller facility and we figured that would be the best fit for him. They are not allowing any visitors inside of the facility yet due to...
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.
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My father-in-law was not planning on leaving his home but after a stroke, we realized we had to get him additional help. We brought him from Massachusetts to New York. Braemar Living has made this...
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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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.
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Hope Gardens is about the closest you can get to having an aide stay at home with you. In this case, you're getting two aides in addition to 4-5 residents in a nice and very homey environment. It's owned...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The goal of Hope Gardens, INC. is to provide the highest quality of care in a clean and safe home setting. Our compassionate staff delivers 24hrs a day, 7 days a week care, We treat our residents and their families with respect and dignity. We provide personal care services in a home setting to...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Willow Brook, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Willow Brook is $7,405 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hamburg, NJ with an average of $6,711 per month.

Assisted living costs in Willow Brook, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Willow Brook, NJ
$7,405/mo
$7,112/mo

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

Willow Brook, NJ
$7,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Willow Brook, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,405/mo
$7,560/mo

Assisted living costs in Willow Brook, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,820/mo
Studio
$5,660/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,675/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,590/mo

Senior living costs in Willow Brook 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: Willow Brook, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow Brook, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,405/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,560/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,574/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Willow Brook, NJ:$7,405/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Willow Brook, NJ:$7,560/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Willow Brook, NJ:$6,574/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Willow Brook, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Willow Brook 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
Willow Brook, NJ$6,638/mo$6,274/mo+5.8%
New Jersey$6,693/mo$6,144/mo+8.9%
National$4,875/mo$4,598/mo+6.0%
Willow Brook, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,638/mo
2023 average cost:$6,274/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$6,693/mo
2023 average cost:$6,144/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Willow Brook, 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 Willow Brook.

What families are saying about assisted living in Willow Brook

Recent reviews for assisted living in Willow Brook

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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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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Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville

4.7
It's a great place. My mother is not complaining about the food, and she seems to be very happy with the activities. It seems to be very clean, and our interactions with the staff have been very good.

Willow Brook review score based on 31 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 10 Willow Brook assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willow Brook 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

Willow Brook review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Willow Brook, NJ10 facilities
8.3
Vernon Center, NJ365 facilities
8.5
Ringwood, NJ16 facilities

Review subcategories for Willow Brook 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 31 reviews of 10 Willow Brook assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Willow Brook 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.
Willow Brook, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
4.2
Care services
4.6
3.8
Staff
4.7
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.5
3.7
Value for cost*
4.4
3.7
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Willow Brook assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow Brook assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow Brook, 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 Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook 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
40%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willow Brook, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow Brook, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow Brook, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow Brook, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Willow Brook

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 Willow Brook protect seniors.
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne, Mira Vie West Milford and Glen Arden are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Willow Brook, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Willow Brook, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Willow Brook, New Jersey are Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Sunrise of Wayne and Juniper Village at Paramus. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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