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10 Best Nursing Homes in Morris Plains, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Morris Plains or another care type is right for you. Browse 37 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Morris Plains.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chelsea, Journal Square and Bergen Section.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Morris Plains, NJ

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This facility is lovely and the staff are friendly and helpful. Before Covid, I visited my friend, who is a resident, every week. She has been so much happier since she moved in. The activities are good 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.
Spring Hills at Morristown is a unique residence designed to foster a productive and healthy lifestyle for those choosing to live in an assisted living environment. Our friendly, caring and professional staff is highly trained to meet the special needs of all the residents at Spring Hills. Our...
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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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I just want to publicly express my thanks to the entire staff at Pine Acres Nursing Home, the dedicated and personalized care that was given to my grandfather over the past 8 months was simply amazing, there...
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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
At Holly Manor Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
At Morris Hills Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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.
At Troy Hills Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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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.
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...
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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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.
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.
At Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Livington, we offer Residents outstanding care. We have been recognized by the Department of Health through perfect annual surveys, independent research groups such as Consumer Reports as one of the top ten nusing homes in the State of New Jersey...
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 nursing homes in Morris Plains, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Morris Plains is $9,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, NJ with an average of $8,369 per month.

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

Morris Plains, NJ
$9,137/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$9,435/mo
Nursing Homes
$9,137/mo

Nursing homes costs in Morris Plains, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,491/mo
Private
$9,408/mo

Senior living costs in Morris Plains 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: Morris Plains, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMorris Plains, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$9,137/mo$8,283/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Morris Plains, NJ:$9,137/mo
New Jersey:$8,283/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Morris Plains, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Morris Plains, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Morris Plains, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Morris Plains, NJ, over time

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

Morris Plains, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Morris Plains, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Morris Plains 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
Morris Plains, NJ$8,350/mo$8,021/mo+4.1%
New Jersey$8,154/mo$7,721/mo+5.6%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Morris Plains, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,350/mo
2023 average cost:$8,021/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,154/mo
2023 average cost:$7,721/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Morris Plains

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Morris Plains

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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Excelcare at Wayne

5.0
I have been here for 2 weeks. The nurses are great. The night nurses really stand out for me because they are always available and nothing was ever a problem. I can’t say enough about their physical therapy program! They really helped me and were always professional.

Somerset Woods Rehab and Nursing Center

5.0
Most of the staff has been really friendly. My loved one had an incident so therapy has not been able to be as intense as I would have liked but the nurses are excellent. She was doing therapy every day but now it cannot be as intense because of the fracture.

Morris Plains nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morris Plains nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains 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
2.9%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.3%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
18.1%
14.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
10.4%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.9%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
0.9%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
10.7%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9.7%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19.1%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
5.1%
1.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
0.4%
0.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.5%
2.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.3%
0.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
0.2%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.8%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
3.6%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
0.4%
0.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
0.7%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
0.2%
0.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.6%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
0.4%
0.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
0.5%
0.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
0.5%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
0.5%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.8%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
0.7%
0.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
0.5%
0.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.5%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
0.7%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
0.5%
0.2%
Dances
Dances
0.4%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
0.7%
0.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.9%
0.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Country Home, Sunrise of Morris Plains and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Morris Plains, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 37 nursing homes facilities near Morris Plains, New Jersey. See the full list.
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