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10 Best Nursing Homes in Emerson, NJ

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Emerson 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 111 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Emerson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Emerson is about $7,484, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1654 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Emerson, NJ

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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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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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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.
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, 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.
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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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.
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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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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Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Emerson, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Emerson is $7,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cresskill, NJ with an average of $7,021 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Emerson, NJ vs. nearby cities

Emerson, NJ
$7,484/mo
$7,544/mo
$7,484/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Emerson, NJ vs. the state and national average

Emerson, NJ
$7,484/mo
U.S. national average
$4,893/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Emerson vs. other types of senior living

$7,431/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,484/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Emerson, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,281/mo
Studio
$7,556/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,766/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Emerson over time

Emerson, NJNJ stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Emerson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Emerson

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.

Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

The Fountains at RiverVue in Tuckahoe, NY

4.5
They have some very nice people who have some tenure. Pretty facility inside and out. Also a pretty good restaurant very close - where you can take your spouse and meet your friends. hey were very supportive. Not just for my wife but also for me.

Emerson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emerson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emerson, 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 Emerson 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 Emerson 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
60%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.6%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.7%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Emerson 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 Emerson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Emerson, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emerson 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 Emerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emerson, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Emerson 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 Emerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emerson, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.2%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Emerson 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 Emerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
0.4%
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There are 111 nursing homes facilities near Emerson, New Jersey. See the full list.

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