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9 Best Nursing Homes in Cooper, NJ

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Cooper is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Cooper, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Cooper is about $7,760, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 93 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cooper, NJ

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Photo of Mira Vie West Milford
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77 Floor plans available
9.6
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47 reviews
9.6
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47 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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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.
Mira Vie West Milford is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...
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9.0
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9.0
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3 star
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What we like the most about the community is that its very quiet and peaceful. Yes, we would most definitely recommend Promenade at Tuxedo Place to other families based on the experience so far. I have had...
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.
Located in historic Tuxedo Park, New York in the Ramapo Mountains, Elant at Tuxedo Place offers residents a refreshing retirement alternative.  With 44 independent and 56 assistive living apartment homes, Tuxedo Place meets a variety of  lifestyle needs and preferences. Affordable...
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My mom was at Milford Manor for about a year before she passed away. The staff was wonderful and provided excellent care. I never felt she was neglected or that she was ever wanting for anything. She was...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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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: Nursing Homes
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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 Lakeland Health Care Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Cooper, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cooper is $7,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernon Center, NJ with an average of $7,293 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Cooper, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Cooper, NJ
$7,760/mo
$7,569/mo
$7,705/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cooper, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Cooper, NJ
$7,760/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cooper, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,754/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,760/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cooper, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,025/mo
Studio
$5,426/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,450/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Cooper vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cooper, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCooper, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,760/mo$7,353/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,559/mo$7,288/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$7,754/mo$7,353/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,883/mo$6,327/mo$4,152/mo
Nursing Homes
Cooper, NJ:$7,760/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Cooper, NJ:$7,559/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Cooper, NJ:$7,754/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cooper, NJ:$6,883/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cooper, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Cooper 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.

Cooper, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Cooper, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cooper 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cooper, NJ$7,535/mo$6,543/mo+15.2%
New Jersey$6,989/mo$6,559/mo+6.6%
National$5,056/mo$4,818/mo+4.9%
Cooper, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,535/mo
2023 average cost:$6,543/mo
Percent change:+15.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$6,989/mo
2023 average cost:$6,559/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,056/mo
2023 average cost:$4,818/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Cooper

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cooper

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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The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake

3.8
We chose this community because of the care provided, it was also close to where we live. It looked very accommodating for what mom needed. The room sizes were fair, not extraordinary but it was spacious enough for what my mom needed. I would say this is a good place overall, but read the fine ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Montville

5.0
We moved our mother in two months ago. We have a big family but everyone agreed to move Mom to Fox Trail, and we are so happy. We take turns visiting, and sitting with her is very nice. The staff is welcoming and never rushes our visits. Thank you!

Cooper nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooper nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooper, 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 Cooper nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cooper that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cooper, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cooper nursing homes

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 Cooper Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cooper, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cooper nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cooper partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cooper, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cooper nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cooper communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cooper, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooper nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cooper offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cooper, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
0.4%
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