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AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Elizabeth area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Elizabeth, NJ Facilities

Gardens at West Orange

Gardens at West Orange

520 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ 38774

Gardens at West Orange

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Less than an hour from New York City, Brookdale West Orange rests on the edge of a…

3.82

The Chelsea at Bridgewater

The Chelsea at Bridgewater

680 Route 202/206 North, Bridgewater, NJ 39885

The Chelsea at Bridgewater

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

The Chelsea at Bridgewater allows seniors to continue living independent and active lifestyles while receiving personalized assisted…

3.64

Carteret Senior Living

Carteret Senior Living

1155 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 38882

Carteret Senior Living

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Amber Court of Elizabeth, NJ, delivers outstanding care in a warm and nurturing environment. With an emphasis…

4.38

Atria Cranford

10 Jackson Drive, Cranford, NJ 38716

Atria Cranford

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite

Atria Cranford is a vibrant senior living community located in very close proximity to Rahway River Park…

4.06

Sunrise of Cresskill

Sunrise of Cresskill

4 Tenakill Park Drive, East, Cresskill, NJ 39032

Sunrise of Cresskill

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Sunrise of Cresskill is conveniently located in close proximity to shopping and dining areas, Englewood Hospital and…

3.95

Atria Riverdale

Atria Riverdale

3718-3726 Henry Hudson Pkwy., Bronx, NY 10463

Atria Riverdale

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Atria Riverdale is a senior living community within close proximity of Manhattan and its green spaces, The…

3.94

Sunrise of Paramus

Sunrise of Paramus

567 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652

Sunrise of Paramus

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Respite

Sunrise of Paramus rests in a residential neighborhood close to the George Washington Bridge leading into New…

4.37

Juniper Village at Paramus

Juniper Village at Paramus

186 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652

Juniper Village at Paramus

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Juniper Village at Paramus is dedicated to providing a warm, accommodating atmosphere for its residents. It features…

3.89

The Gardens at Emerson

The Gardens at Emerson

590 Old Hook Rd, Emerson, NJ 39038

The Gardens at Emerson

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Conveniently located near parks, golf courses and hospitals, Brookdale Emerson is a senior living community offering assisted…

3.92

Sunrise at Fleetwood

Sunrise at Fleetwood

500 North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 40308

Sunrise at Fleetwood

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Sunrise at Fleetwood is located in a residential neighborhood of Mt. Vernon, New York, a community about…

4.14

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Elizabeth area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 18 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 15 hours researching assisted living communities in Elizabeth
Read more than 140 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Elizabeth is $5,750, which is lower than the state average of $6,495 and considerably higher than the national average of $4,300.

Jonathan Frank

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Elizabeth, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 18 communities in the Elizabeth area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.