Jersey City's close proximity to New York gives seniors dozens of assisted living options in the area. Use our advanced search to find senior care options by address or zip code. But before you do, read about Jersey City's (New Jersey's second largest city) assisted living costs and the amenities available to the city's senior residents. Whether you're already a resident or are looking to retire to the Garden State, you'll find information to help you with your search.
According to a recent national survey of long-term care by Genworth Financial, the average monthly cost of a assisted living in the Jersey City area is $5,450. The state average is $4,937. The average cost of a private room in a nursing home is $340 a day; a semi-private runs $313 a day. To find inspection reports on assisted living facilities and nursing homes in Jersey City, click here for New Jersey's Department of Health and Senior Services.
Seniors in Jersey City will find the city takes care of its older residents. For example, The Hudson County Senior Healthcare Center offers services such as skin cancer screening, free consultations on neck and back pain, a walking club and Tai Chi classes. The Division of Senior Affairs operates the Joseph Connors Senior Center (28 Paterson St.) and the Maureen Collier Senior Center (335 Bergen Ave.). Here you'll find social lunches, recreational, educational and cultural activities. Watch free movies at the Newport Theater on the first Tuesday of every month, courtesy of The Division of Senior Affairs. For these and other services, go to Jersey City's website.
With New York nearby, seniors will never run out of things to do. Jersey City alone has hundreds of attractions like the Jersey City Museum, the Museum of Russian Art, the Central Railroads of New Jersey Terminal, and many others. In the summer, Van Vorst Park hosts their Annual Outdoor Summer Film Series.
To begin your search for Jersey City assisted living facilities, use our advanced search option. You'll get facility locations, contact info and resident reviews for senior care options in the area.
| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $68,560 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $106,490 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $114,975 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $44,615 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $46,904 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $20,800 |
No assisted living communities are listed directly in Jersey City yet — here are options in nearby areas.
567 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652-1309
Assisted living in Paramus, NJ, begins with Sunrise of Paramus, a cozy community filled with the warmest touches of home. Our very convenient location makes visiting loved ones easy. We’re just 20 minutes from the…
220 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052-2997
A dynamic assisted living New Jersey community full of interactive programs with a warm and friendly staff, Brighton Gardens of West Orange is the leader in senior living in West Orange, NJ. We are the preferred…
1155 E Jersey St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201-2310
707 Eagle Rock Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052-2180
The Cliffs at Eagle Rock is located in West Orange, NJ. Contact person is assistant administrator: Charlotte Crosswell.
820 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
Brookdale Wayne, formerly Emeritus at Wayne, is located in the suburban town of Wayne, New Jersey. Our community sits on a small hill overlooking a beautiful wooded area. Residents love to watch the deer and turkey on…
250 Bloomfield Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003-5689
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to seniors 65 and older. In 1902, the Job Haines Home erected one of the nation’s first facilities designed…
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