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10 Best Nursing Homes in Milton, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Milton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Milton, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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zipAverageCost: $7,626

Nursing Homes Facilities near Milton, NJ

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Photo of The Chelsea at Sparta
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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18 reviews
9.5
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18 reviews
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Everyone and everything is great here. I'm very happy she's at Chelsea. The staff is friendly and anytime mom needs anything they are right here to help. She said the food is very good. She is seated with 3...
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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Photo of Sunrise of Mountain Lakes
2222 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
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16 reviews
9.3
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16 reviews
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Marketing Staff (excellent) Director (excellent) Staff -aides, nurses, housekeeping, everyone (excellent) Activities personnel (excellent)
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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Photo of Westwind Manor
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8.7
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19 reviews
8.7
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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
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.
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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Photo of Regency Grande Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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I believe that my stay with ExcelCare at Dover was a tremendously helpful stay. The nurses that helped me are good, and the entire nursing department was efficient and very friendly and kind during my stay.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Regency Grande's team of experienced caregivers and support staff provides a variety of long- and short-term healthcare services designed to meet the widely varying and changing needs of our residents and patients, including the elderly, those suffering from prolonged illnesses or disabilities,...
Photo of Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc.
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My loved one was a resident at Lakeside Residential Care Home and it was a great experience. The staff was very compassionate and was on top of my loved one's medical needs. All around, Lakeside was great!
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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My mom was at Milford Manor for about a year before she passed away. The staff was wonderful and provided excellent care. I never felt she was neglected or that she was ever wanting for anything. She was...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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My wife and I are very happy at this community. The staff are exceptionally friendly. The food tastes good and there is a good variety of choices. We have a nice apartment and a lot of friendly neighbors....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
Franciscan Oaks is a life care retirement community located in the gentle rolling hills of Morris County, and just a short walk from the delightful town of Denville.  The nearby downtown offers specialty stores and boutiques, a multitude of restaurants, along with a charming library 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.
You and your loved ones will feel confident that you are safe, happy, and well taken care of at Victoria Mews. Your days will be filled with good friends and good times, and your evenings will be filled with rest and relaxation. Please visit us ......our door is always open! We know how important...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Milton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Milton is $7,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernon Center, NJ with an average of $6,933 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Milton, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Milton, NJ
$7,626/mo
$7,365/mo

Nursing homes costs in Milton, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Milton, NJ
$7,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Milton, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,543/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,626/mo

Nursing homes costs in Milton, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,675/mo
Studio
$7,411/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,294/mo

Senior living costs in Milton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Milton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,626/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$7,453/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,543/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,874/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Milton, NJ:$7,626/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Milton, NJ:$7,453/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Milton, NJ:$7,543/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Milton, NJ:$6,874/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Milton, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Milton 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.

Milton, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Milton, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Milton 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
Milton, NJ$7,761/mo$9,869/mo-21.4%
New Jersey$6,999/mo$6,593/mo+6.2%
National$5,085/mo$4,857/mo+4.7%
Milton, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,761/mo
2023 average cost:$9,869/mo
Percent change:-21.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$6,999/mo
2023 average cost:$6,593/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,085/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Milton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Milton

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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The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake

3.8
We chose this community because of the care provided, it was also close to where we live. It looked very accommodating for what mom needed. The room sizes were fair, not extraordinary but it was spacious enough for what my mom needed. I would say this is a good place overall, but read the fine ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Montville

5.0
We moved our mother in two months ago. We have a big family but everyone agreed to move Mom to Fox Trail, and we are so happy. We take turns visiting, and sitting with her is very nice. The staff is welcoming and never rushes our visits. Thank you!

Milton nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Milton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Milton, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Milton nursing homes

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 Milton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milton, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Milton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milton, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Milton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Milton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milton, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Milton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milton, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.5%
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The Chelsea at Sparta, Sunrise of Mountain Lakes and Westwind Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Milton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Milton, New Jersey. See the full list.
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