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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hillside, NJ
Assisted living costs in Hillside average about $7,265 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 45 communities in Hillside. Our detailed directory has 770 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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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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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
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.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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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.
ROSEVILLE MANOR is located in the historic Roseville section of Newark, close to Branch Brook Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, restaurants, Route 280, Garden State Parkway and public transportation.The landmark building offers nearly 100 private, carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with elegance and Old...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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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.
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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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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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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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 Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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...
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I really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was...
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.
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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 Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 father is doing well here at this community. So far everything working at pretty well. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. He receiving good care here. I know he is safe and in good hands. This...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Montclair Manor is a magnificent place ideal for assisted living community located in a serene town of Montclair, New Jersey State. Our quaint community is situated in an exciting and restful environment. Montclair is a peaceful and excellent place to live as well as for the visiting loved one's...
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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: 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 assisted living in Hillside, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Hillside is $7,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Ridge, NJ with an average of $7,123 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hillside, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hillside, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Hillside, NJ by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hillside, NJ
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What families are saying about assisted living in Hillside
Recent reviews for assisted living in Hillside
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.
Atria Kew Gardens
4.4
In general, people are helpful, and aim to please.
The food does seem to be improving, they need to have less salt in the soups.
Everyone is lovely here. I feel that my mother is in good hands. The nursing staff especially are excellent. The communication from the staff has been great.
I would ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Caring and attentive staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and care shown by staff members at different communities. For example, at The Brielle, the dining manager is praised for her friendliness, and at Atria Cranford, the staff is appreciated for their willingness to help. At Sunrise of Madison, the staff ...
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Quality dining experiences. Several reviews mention the delicious food offered at various communities, with the chef accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences. For instance, at Sunrise of Staten Island, the food is described as 'good' and the meals are appreciated for their variety and quality. At At ...
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Professional and communicative staff. Several reviews mention the ability to easily contact and communicate with staff members at their communities. For example, at Atria Cranford, the staff is praised for their responsiveness, and at Sunrise of Staten Island, the admissions team is commended for their quick answers to questions ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Residents enjoy the various activities offered at different communities, with several reviews mentioning movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. At Atria Cranford, residents are always busy and have made many nice friends. At The Brielle, there are even singing groups and rummy ...
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Flexible and accommodating staff. Some reviews highlight the flexibility of staff members in addressing residents' needs, such as accommodating special requests or making adjustments to care plans. For example, at Brighton Gardens of West Orange, the facility manager came up with the idea of allowing a resident to participate ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews describe the facilities as clean, well-maintained, and lovely. For instance, at Brighton Gardens of Mountainside, the facilities are described as having a 'warm and welcoming environment'. At Sunrise of Livingston, the facilities are 'beautiful' and the second-floor rooftop i ...
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Hillside review score based on 215 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 215 reviews of 41 Hillside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Hillside 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 Hillside 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 215 reviews of 41 Hillside assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hillside 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.Hillside, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Hillside assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillside, 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 Hillside 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 Hillside 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
58.5%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.4%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hillside 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 Hillside 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
58.5%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hillside 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 Hillside 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
46.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.1%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
53.7%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillside 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 Hillside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.7%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
48.8%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillside 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 Hillside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
30.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
33.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
53.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hillside
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 Hillside protect seniors.
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