26 Assisted Living Communities in Morris County, New Jersey

The average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,916 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 26 Assisted Living Communities in Morris County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Morris County, NJ

Assisted Living: $5,916
Nursing Home Care: $12,091
In-home Care: $4,576
Adult Day Health Services: $1,950

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Morris County

YF Family

July 26, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Excelcare at Dover

My mother was admitted to the Dover, New Jersey facility in January. My sincerest appreciation and gratitude goes out to their staff on the third floor. Prior to Regency Grande Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, I have had experience with two other nursing homes and one rehabilitation facility. The standards and policies of the Regency Grande facility exceeds anything I have experience before. As my mother approached her final days, I had an opportunity to spend a great deal of time with her, and what I witnessed was group of dedicated, compassionate individuals. Not only were the needs of my mother met, but my comfort and needs were also taken into consideration. I will never forget their kindness; it is second to none.

Marie

January 20, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Morris View Healthcare Center

My first impression of Morris View was very good. The place was clean, it was bright, and they were extremely helpful, and very knowledgeable. They gave us a nice tour, explained everything to us, and I'm working with them to transfer my husband from the assisted living to the nursing home. The staff is great and very helpful. I haven't tried anything, but I know they have dietitians on board. We went later in the day so I wasn't able to observe much of everything as much as activities go. They had day rooms with TVs, a library area, and games.

Connie Russo

December 16, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Excelcare at Dover

My mother lived at Regency Grande for several years and loved it. She loved the place and everyone who took care of her.

Jim

November 25, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Merry Heart Assisted Living

My mother moved into Merry Heart Assisted Living. It's excellent, she stayed there in the nursing home for rehab, and that's the reason we're back there for assisted living. I'm very happy with how they take care of her. The staff is exceptional, they're always calling me with any problems, or questions, and they're very, very attentive. They do exercise classes as a group, which is very good. Right now they're feeding them in their rooms. The food is very good compared to what she had in another place.

Joan T

September 30, 2020

I am/was a resident of this facilityReview of Excelcare at Dover

The help is great. The nurses, aides, and personnel really helped.

Joann

January 24, 2020

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Excelcare at Dover

We toured the Regency Grande Post-Acute Rehab and Nursing Center. That was beautiful, but my mother wasn't accepted there. It was wonderful, it was very good, the care was clean, and it smelled clean. I did not recall smelling or seeing anything dirty. I was favorably impressed. I wanted my mother to go there. It was very light, it was bright, clean, and it seemed adequate. The staff was very nice, very good, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I suggested they add an hvac air handling system evaluation. Everywhere I go I look up to see if the vents are clean and maintained.

William

October 7, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Sunrise of Madison

We're very pleased with Sunrise of Madison. Everything is very efficient. They are very attentive, and it's a lot more pleasant than where my mother-in-law was. We just use the code and we go in any time we want to visit her. The staff has been quite helpful, informative, and accessible anytime I have a question.

Aileen

August 5, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Brighton Gardens of Florham Park

I like that Brighton Gardens of Florham Park has an activity program designed for people with memory issues. The staff was very friendly and professional. The place was clean and well maintained. The rooms were too small for two people, but their activities were very nice.

John

February 25, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale Florham Park

We visited Brookdale Florham Park. It was fine but it was a little large for my mother. Other than that, the people were very friendly. They showed us everything. It was just too expensive for her. The apartments were adequate. They had bingo, trivia games, art lessons, and sing-a-long. They help you book doctor's appointments and follow-up appointments. The staff who toured us was very nice and informative. The place looked fine. Cleanliness was fine.

Map of Morris County, New Jersey

Assisted Living Costs in Morris County

Data from the 2018 Genworth Cost of Care study shows that monthly rates for senior care in Morris County fall almost midrange on the New Jersey price spectrum and are about $100 below the state median. Inland areas of the state, including Trenton ($7,230) and Vineland ($6,855), have substantially higher costs for assisted living, while prices are significantly lower in the coastal communities of Atlantic City ($5,100) and Ocean City ($4,800). Monthly assisted living rates in all the surveyed areas of New Jersey are much more expensive than the $4,000 national average.

Note: Specific data for Morris County senior care costs wasn’t available, so data for the metropolitan New York area was used instead.

Morris County/New York City area

$5,916

State Average

$6,065

National Average

$4,000

Trenton

$7,230

Vineland area

$6,855

Atlantic City area

$5,100

Ocean City

$4,800

Care Cost Comparison

As it is in most areas of the country, rates for senior care in Morris County span a wide range. At $12,091 per month, nursing home care is by far the most expensive option. It’s more than double the monthly rate for assisted living ($5,916) and over six times the cost of adult day health services, which is the most affordable type of care at $1,950 per month. This tremendous price difference reflects the level of care, the number of hours of service provided and whether care is received in a residential setting. Assisted living is about $1,200 per month more expensive than in-home care, but it’s provided in a residential setting, and the rates typically include room and board. In-home care costs include services only, so a significant portion of those savings are going to be eaten up by day-to-day household operating expenses.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living

$5,916

Homemaker Services

$4,576

Home Health Aide

$4,767

Adult Day Health Services

$1,950

Nursing Home Care

$12,091

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Morris County

Medicaid in New Jersey

The nationwide Medicaid program provides essential health care services to over 72 million low-income Americans. Funding for the program comes from the federal government and individual states, and each state oversees its own Medicaid plan in accordance with federal regulations.

In New Jersey, the Department of Human Services administers the state Medicaid plan, which primarily provides coverage to parents and their dependent children, pregnant women and those who are blind, disabled and elderly. Eligible residents who are enrolled in the program receive a number of services including:

Primary and specialist care
Inpatient and outpatient hospital care
Preventive care, such as immunizations
Diagnostic testing
Prescription medications
Long-term care

To enroll in the New Jersey Medicaid program, applicants must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens and meet the financial requirements for the type of coverage they need:

For regular Medicaid, individuals must have a monthly income below $1,041 and $4,000 or less in countable assets. Couples must have less than $1,409 in monthly income and no more than $6,000 in countable assets.
For aged, blind and disabled long-term care coverage, single applicants must earn less than $2,313 per month and have $2,000 or less in assets. Married couples can have up to $4,626 in monthly income and $3,000 in assets.

Income from every source counts toward the Medicaid limit, but some assets are exempt. These include a primary home valued at $878,000 or less, personal belongings, household effects, one car and irrevocable burial trusts.

Morris County seniors can apply for the NJ FamilyCare Aged, Blind, Disabled program online or call (800) 356-1561 for assistance.

FamilyCare Managed Long-Term Services and Supports

The FamilyCare MLTSS program provides eligible seniors with complete medical and long-term care services through state-approved managed care organizations. Disabled adults over age 21 and seniors aged 65 or older who qualify for coverage can receive a variety of benefits including:

Full Medicaid medical coverage
Case management
Personal emergency response system
Respite care
Assisted living services
Nursing home care
Addiction and mental health services
Community residential services

Morris County seniors currently enrolled in Medicaid can contact their MCO to request an assessment for the MLTSS program. Those not yet enrolled in Medicaid can contact the Morris County Office on Aging Services at (800) 564-4656 to start the assessment and application process.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

State Supplemental Payment

Morris County residents eligible for or receiving federal Supplemental Security Income payments may qualify to have an extra cash benefit from the state of New Jersey added to their monthly check. Applicants need to meet these SSI eligibility guidelines to qualify:

Be aged 65 or older, blind or permanently disabled

Have $771 or less in monthly income and $2,000 or less in assets if single

Have $1,157 or less in monthly income and $3,000 or less in assets if married

The amount a person receives is determined by their marital status, living arrangement and income, but the combined monthly SSI and State Supplemental Payment benefit can be as high as $981.05 for a single person and $1,895.36 for a married couple.

Morris County residents can contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 to apply for SSI and SSP benefits.

Congregate Housing Services Program

The New Jersey Congregate Housing Services program helps qualified seniors and disabled adults avoid premature nursing home placement by funding shelter and support services in a group housing facility. To qualify for the CHSP program, Morris County residents must be over age 65 or deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration and need help to continue living independently. There are no financial limits to qualify for the program, but an income-based sliding scale is used to determine the amount of funding provided, so seniors may need to pay a portion of their monthly housing costs.

Services are only available in congregate housing facilities that have contracted with the state. Once enrolled in the program and living in an approved building, seniors may receive:

Help completing activities of daily living

Personal care assistance

Prepared meals and at least one group meal each day

Shopping assistance

Housekeeping and laundry services

Seniors can contact the New Jersey Aging and Disability Resource Connection at (877) 222-3737 to learn about congregate homes in Morris County or apply for CHSP benefits.

Transportation Services

The Morris Area Paratransit System provides curb-to-curb rides for county residents aged 60 and older and those with disabilities. Priority is given to rides for medical care, especially radiation, chemotherapy and dialysis appointments. Residents can also get rides to school, work and adult day care. There’s no fee charged, but donations of $1 per round trip are suggested. Morris Area Paratransit System
340 W. Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 829-8103

Senior Centers

Morris County is home to 16 senior centers where older residents can socialize with their peers and benefit from a diverse array of activities, programs and services. In addition to recreational and fitness opportunities, most centers offer congregate lunches, health and wellness checks, educational seminars, special events and outings.

Veterans Resources

The local Veterans Services office can help Morris County senior veterans file for pensions and benefits or make appeals. Veterans can access primary and mental health care, referrals for specialty care and lab services at the Morristown VA Clinic.

Morris County Veterans Services Office
540 W. Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 285-6866

Morristown VA Clinic
340 W. Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9791

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26 Assisted Living Communities in Morris County, New Jersey

Assisted Living Facilities near Morris County, New Jersey

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The Chelsea at Montville

Merry Heart Assisted Living

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Coach & Post Boarding Home

Cobblestones R. H. C.

Flemings Home For Aged

Green Briar R.H.C.F.

Hemlocks Rest Home

The Carriage House Of Lincoln Park

Sunrise of Wayne

Juniper Village at Paramus

Sunrise of Paramus

Sunrise of Basking Ridge

Brighton Gardens of West Orange

Atria Cranford

Heritage of Clara Barton

The Delaney at Bridgewater

Brookdale Wayne

Van Dyk Park Place

Brighton Gardens of Mountainside

Brookdale West Orange

Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake

Sunrise of Edgewater

Brighton Gardens of Edison

Laurel Circle

All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough

Sunrise of Westfield

Brighton Gardens of Saddle River

CareOne at The Cupola

Sunrise of West Essex

Sunrise of Bridgewater

CareOne at Wayne

Bentley Commons at Paragon Village

The Delaney at The Green

The Brielle

The Society House

Harbour View Senior Living

Amber Court of Elizabeth

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

Sunrise of Summit, NJ

CareOne at Somerset Valley

Coterie Hudson Yards

Sunrise of Mountain Lakes

Sunrise of Livingston

Fellowship Village

Brandywine Living at Mahwah

The Chelsea at Bald Eagle

Arbor Terrace Roseland

United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen

Job Haines Home

The Cliffs At Eagle Rock

Spring Hills Somerset

Brightview Warren

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

Mill Gardens at Midland Park

The Chelsea at Warren

Allendale Senior Living

The Bristal Assisted Living at Woodcliff Lake

Heath Village

Brandywine Living at Mountain Ridge