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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fanwood, NJ
Assisted living costs in Fanwood average about $7,570 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 37 communities in Fanwood. Our detailed directory has 817 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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We have had an excellent experience so far, the place is lovely and overall we are very pleased. Just like everybody else there are times where you can tell they are understaffed but they are still very...
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.
Since our beginning in the early 20th century as a not for profit community, we have provided a quality retirement experience. Now, as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, that retirement experience includes a gracious and elegant lifestyle augmented by highly professional staff, outstanding...
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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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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...
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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We can't say enough about Brandywine Assist Living. After searching many facilities, and trying to find the right one; we had no doubt we found the perfect place for my mom. Not only was the staff very...
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.
Brandywine Middlebrook Crossing offers luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Fanwood, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Fanwood is $7,570 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,887 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fanwood, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fanwood, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fanwood, NJ by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fanwood, NJ
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fanwood
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fanwood
The Brielle in Staten Island, NY
5.0
The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
5.0
Although the expenence of needing to make this transition was not ideal, my experience w/ Arden easier than anticipated. Every single person I Interacted w/ was pleasent and I
truly feel my great aunt is getting the best care possible. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS.
Arbor Terrace Mountainside
5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination.
Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Spring Hills Livingston, my loved one enjoys the attentiveness and responsiveness of the staff, who always greet her with a smile and a helping hand. Residents of Atria Cranford appreciate the ...
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Exceptional food and dining experiences. Food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At the Sunrise of Livingston, the chef accommodates individual dietary restrictions and preferences, and the dining room offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Residents of Sunrise of Madison look forward to mea ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Activities are an important aspect of daily life for many seniors. At Atria Cranford, the activity calendar is diverse and inclusive, with opportunities for socializing, learning, and staying active. Residents of Brighton Gardens of Edison enjoy the wide range of activities and outings, whic ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is essential for peace of mind and ensuring that care needs are met. At the Sunrise of Summit, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. Families of residen ...
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Modern and well-maintained facilities. A clean, modern, and well-maintained environment is important for residents' comfort and overall well-being. At the Brighton Gardens of Florham Park, the facilities are described as beautiful and up-to-date, with a focus on maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and addressing any maintena ...
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Dedicated and compassionate caregivers. Caring and compassionate caregivers are crucial in providing quality care for seniors. At Juniper Village at Chatham, family members have developed long-term friendships with the caregivers, who go the extra mile to ensure their loved ones are comfortable and happy. Residents of Sunrise of Ma ...
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Fanwood review score based on 212 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 212 reviews of 33 Fanwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fanwood 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
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Review subcategories for Fanwood 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 212 reviews of 33 Fanwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fanwood 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.Fanwood, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Fanwood assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fanwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fanwood, 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 Fanwood 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 Fanwood 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
75.8%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.7%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.8%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.8%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fanwood 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 Fanwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.8%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fanwood 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 Fanwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.7%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
69.7%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fanwood 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 Fanwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
60.6%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
57.6%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fanwood 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 Fanwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60.6%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.8%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fanwood
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fanwood protect seniors.
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