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Assisted living costs in River Vale average about $6,954 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 72 communities in River Vale. Our detailed directory has 1255 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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.
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...
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.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS TREATABLE? WE DO.While presently there is no cure, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can be managed and reduced. At Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, we know how to do this better than anyone else. The direct care services we provide with...
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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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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The Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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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
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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.
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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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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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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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.
Evergreen CourtEvergreen Court is an assisted living community located in Spring Valley, NY. Spring Valley, a small village situated just north of Manhattan, is home to numerous landmarks and points of interest. History buffs will enjoy browsing the Finkelstein Memorial Library, which showcases...
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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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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.
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.
RiverSpring Living stands as a beacon of compassionate care and innovation, dedicated to empowering older adults of all faiths to embrace a life of dignity, vitality, and purpose. Rooted in Jewish values and a non-profit mission, it has spent over a century championing healthy aging through an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...
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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,...

Cost of assisted living in River Vale, NJ

The average cost of senior living in River Vale is $6,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cresskill, NJ with an average of $6,859 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in River Vale, NJ vs. nearby cities

River Vale, NJ
$6,954/mo
$7,497/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in River Vale, NJ vs. the state and national average

River Vale, NJ
$6,954/mo
U.S. national average
$4,674/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in River Vale vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,954/mo
$7,009/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in River Vale, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,841/mo
Private
$4,750/mo
Studio
$7,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,679/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in River Vale over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in River Vale, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in River Vale.

What families are saying about assisted living in River Vale

Recent reviews for assisted living in River Vale

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange

4.6
My wife has been a resident with Alzheimer's for about three(3) years and her care has been excellent. All of the personal at every level are excellent.

Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Paramus

5.0
At the time I need to get my dad in right away. They came and evaluated him and got him in the next day. I am satisfied with the staff providing the care. The food is very good, but now he needs it blended and they do that for him. I don't have any complaints, they are very friendly and they ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and inviting atmosphere. Many reviews praise the homey and friendly atmosphere of various communities. For example, at Juniper Village at Paramus, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure residents feel comfortable and at home. At Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, the facility's warm and cozy environment helps residents thriv ...
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Engaging activities for socializing. Activities were a major factor in residents' positive experiences at multiple communities. Residents of Brookdale Emerson enjoy a variety of activities, while Allendale Senior Living Community offers activities tailored to individual interests.
Responsive and caring staff. Communication and care from staff were key elements in several residents' experiences. For instance, at Thrive at Montvale, staff were highly responsive and attentive to residents' needs. At Sunrise of Cresskill, the staff's warm and caring attitude makes a significant difference in resident ...
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High-quality, diverse meals. Nutritious and delicious meals were a common theme in many reviews. For example, at Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, and at Van Dyk Park Place, residents look forward to every meal.
Thriving social community. Communities that foster strong social connections were a source of joy for many residents. At Fellowship Community, residents form deep friendships and enjoy a thriving community life. At Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, the focus on socialization helps residents feel a sense of belonging.
Consistent and thorough communication. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff was highlighted as a vital factor in residents' satisfaction. For instance, at Allendale Senior Living Community, staff keep families informed about their loved ones' care and activities.
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River Vale review score based on 256 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 256 reviews of 70 River Vale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The River Vale 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

River Vale review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
River Vale, NJ70 facilities
8.2
Old Tappan, NJ73 facilities
8.1
Hillsdale, NJ69 facilities

Review subcategories for River Vale 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 256 reviews of 70 River Vale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare River Vale 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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River Vale assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Vale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Vale, 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 River Vale 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 River Vale 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
72.9%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.7%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.1%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in River Vale 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 River Vale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Vale, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.3%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.1%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Vale 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 River Vale 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
58.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
61.4%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in River Vale 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 River Vale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.9%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Vale 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 River Vale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.6%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.9%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in River Vale

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 River Vale protect seniors.

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There are 72 assisted living facilities near River Vale, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in River Vale, New Jersey are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Atria Forest Hills. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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