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Memory care in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains is about $7,896 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 882 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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7.4
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7.4
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The food and activities could be better. But the staff couldn't be nicer and they treated [name removed] wonderfully. And the care he received was good. My family and I really had good feelings about the...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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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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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
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.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Scotch Plains, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Scotch Plains is $7,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $7,071 per month.

Memory care costs in Scotch Plains, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Scotch Plains, NJ
$7,896/mo
$7,917/mo
$7,738/mo

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

Scotch Plains, NJ
$7,896/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,896/mo

Memory care costs in Scotch Plains, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,151/mo
Studio
$7,317/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,328/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,485/mo

Senior living costs in Scotch Plains 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: Scotch Plains, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScotch Plains, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,896/mo$7,364/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$7,856/mo$7,297/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$7,194/mo$6,339/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Scotch Plains, NJ:$7,896/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Scotch Plains, NJ:$7,856/mo
New Jersey:$7,297/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Scotch Plains, NJ:$7,194/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Scotch Plains, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Scotch 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Scotch Plains, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Scotch 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 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Scotch Plains, NJ$8,595/mo$7,889/mo+8.9%
New Jersey$8,840/mo$8,241/mo+7.3%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Scotch Plains, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,595/mo
2023 average cost:$7,889/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
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 Scotch Plains

Recent reviews for memory care in Scotch Plains

Brookdale Hillsborough

5.0
Overall I have no complaints of this community they have provided my mother with excellent care and have really made her comfortable in her new living environment. They have a great menu for the residents to choose from with a wide variety of meals. They also have a great activity program ...
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Signature Senior Living in Brooklyn, NY

3.7
We chose this community because it was the best value to be able to address my loved ones needs. The room sizes seem to be okay. My favorite part about this facility would be their ability to make it possible for you to have quality visiting time with your loved one. They are doing virtual ...
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CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living

4.9
Everything about this place was great from the office staff to the care staff from the time my Mom was placed here until her passing. There are activities that they made sure she participated in. My family was kept up to date with her health status and changes by the facility as well as her ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Expert care for individuals with dementia. Numerous reviews for Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community express appreciation for Arden Courts' expertise in caring for individuals with dementia, resulting in improved quality of life for residents. Families mention the professional, dedicated staff's ability to understand the u ...
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Thoughtful and supportive staff. Reviews for various communities, including Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, Sunrise of Basking Ridge, and Sunrise of Summit, highlight the kind, caring, and attentive nature of the staff. They are praised for their patience, support, and willingness to go above and beyond ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Many reviews mention the importance of activities for residents, including movie nights, games, and social events, which foster engagement and keep residents active. Brighton Gardens of Edison and Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community are specifically noted for their diverse offe ...
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Consistent communication with families. Communication between families and staff is crucial, as highlighted in reviews for Sunrise of Madison, Sunrise of Livingston, and Atria Cranford. Families appreciate staff's availability and responsiveness, keeping them informed about their loved ones' care and well-being.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews emphasize the importance of a clean and comfortable living environment for residents. Communal areas and private rooms in communities such as Brighton Gardens of Mountainside, Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Green Brook, and Brighton Gardens of Edison are described as neat, invitin ...
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Customized care plans for individual needs. Reviews for Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community mention the importance of individualized care plans to meet the unique needs of each resident. This tailored approach allows staff to provide the best possible care and support for every reside ...
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Scotch Plains review score based on 191 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 191 reviews of 30 Scotch Plains memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scotch Plains 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

Scotch Plains review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Scotch Plains, NJ30 facilities
8.6
Fanwood, NJ37 facilities
8.5
Westfield, NJ38 facilities

Review subcategories for Scotch Plains 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 191 reviews of 30 Scotch Plains memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Scotch Plains 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.
Scotch Plains, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.8
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Scotch Plains memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scotch Plains memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scotch 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch 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
76.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scotch Plains, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scotch Plains, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
70%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
73.3%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scotch Plains, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.3%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
63.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scotch Plains, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
76.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Scotch Plains

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 34 memory care facilities near Scotch Plains, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Scotch Plains, New Jersey are Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, The Villas of Holmdel and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 34 memory care facilities near you in Scotch Plains, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Scotch Plains, New Jersey ranges from $1150 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is $7,896. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Scotch Plains, New Jersey typically starts at $1150. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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