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Memory care in Paterson offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Paterson is about $7,671 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 1106 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
The Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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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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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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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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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed memory care...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Paterson, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Paterson is $7,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $7,549 per month.

Memory care costs in Paterson, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Paterson, NJ
$7,671/mo
$7,689/mo

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

Paterson, NJ
$7,671/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,671/mo

Memory care costs in Paterson, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,631/mo
Studio
$8,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,658/mo

Senior living costs in Paterson 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: Paterson, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaterson, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,671/mo$7,353/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,612/mo$7,288/mo$4,697/mo
Independent Living$6,893/mo$6,327/mo$4,152/mo
Memory Care
Paterson, NJ:$7,671/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Paterson, NJ:$7,612/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Independent Living
Paterson, NJ:$6,893/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Memory care costs in Paterson, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Paterson 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Paterson, NJ$10,032/mo$9,069/mo+10.6%
New Jersey$8,840/mo$8,241/mo+7.3%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Paterson, NJ
2024 average cost:$10,032/mo
2023 average cost:$9,069/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,840/mo
2023 average cost:$8,241/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Paterson

Recent reviews for memory care in Paterson

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

4.8
The people caring for my grandma are really nice and show concern for her. We are so glad that we chose this place for her. We are happy with the activities they provide but we wish they had more during the week.

Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at their community. At CareOne at Wayne, they praise the staff for their attentiveness and friendliness towards residents, even going above and beyond to ensure their well-being. Residents at CareOne at the Cupola comment on ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered in communities. For instance, at Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus, residents participate in various crafts, movies, and live performances. At Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community, the community organizes chair yoga and walki ...
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Individualized care plans. Reviews highlight the importance of personalized care plans for residents, particularly those with memory care needs. At Van Dyk Park Place, staff members work closely with families to understand each resident's unique needs and tailor care plans accordingly. This approach ensures that residen ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Residents and their families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At Brighton Gardens of West Orange, they appreciate the physical comfort and attractiveness of the facilities, while at Brookdale Emerson, they note the attention to detail in maintaining a clean ...
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Communication between families and staff. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff is essential for managing the care of their loved ones. At Van Dyk Park Place, the marketing director and staff go above and beyond to keep families informed, offering open communication and frequent updates. This dedication to transp ...
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Home-like atmosphere. A homelike atmosphere is critical for creating a comfortable and familiar setting for residents. At Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, the staff work hard to ensure the community feels less institutional and more like home for their loved ones. Residents at Fox Trail Memory Ca ...
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Paterson review score based on 265 family reviews

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Review score60 facilities265 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 265 reviews of 60 Paterson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Paterson 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

Paterson review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Paterson, NJ60 facilities
8.1
Prospect Park, NJ64 facilities
8.2
Haledon, NJ61 facilities

Review subcategories for Paterson 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 265 reviews of 60 Paterson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Paterson 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
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Paterson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paterson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paterson, 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 Paterson 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 Paterson 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
70%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.3%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Paterson 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 Paterson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paterson, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paterson 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 Paterson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paterson, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
65%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.7%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Paterson 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 Paterson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paterson, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paterson 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 Paterson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paterson, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
48.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Paterson

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