The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hackensack, NJ

Loved ones compliment Atria Norwood for being a well-kept community with attractive accommodations and delicious menu options. One resident's family member says, "The building is immaculate and well-furnished. My mom has been living there for over a year now, and we have no complaints. Her room is beautiful, and she loves the food."

Visiting relatives enjoy the community's busy social calendar and diverse menu. One notes, "They have a lot of activities because every time I was there, there were concerts going on or different things happening downstairs. They have a computer room ... and a dining hall that's set up restaurant style, including the menus so you have a good choice of different entrees."

Brookdale Emerson receives top marks for being a well-designed community with personable dining staff. "The dining area was very adequate, and the wait staff was excellent. The director of the kitchen came to say hello to us, they had residents sit with us, it was lovely. … I thought the community was very well laid out," writes one reviewer.

Brookdale Paramus receives good reviews for engaging residents by organizing many activities and providing access to convenient amenities. One reviewer says, "We also saw their calendar of activities. They said they take the residents here and there, to doctor's visits since they have a van, to shop at the mall, they do laundry, and they have a beauty shop."

Family members note the friendly staff and clean, welcoming community. "The facility is homey, clean and attractive and she receives loving and capable care," one resident's daughter says. "Staff is very friendly and kind. Doctors who come in are professional and caring. Their quarterly family nights are nice events where families of residents are invited to share refreshments and socialize."

Visitors note the friendly staff and convenient location. One says, "The level of care seemed really excellent. It had lovely surroundings, and the rooms were nice. ... They took me around and introduced me to many of the staff members. They were very knowledgeable, well-trained, and friendly. It's pretty convenient to New York City and easy to get to via public transportation."

Sunrise of Old Tappan earns accolades for being a welcoming community with helpful staff members. One resident writes, "From the time you walked in, they made you feel so wonderful. The cook would come out and ask you if there was anything he could do to make the food better. They were very accommodating; the staff and management were exceptional."

Guests note the caring staff and busy activity calendar. "The people who working here are very kind and caring to her," one resident's friend says. "Her room is beautiful and looks like you a little house or apartment. The food is fabulous, and the place is spotless. They do activities in the afternoon, like singing and dancing. She is content."

Family members like its amenities and the programs available to residents. One said, "The staff is very good. The room she had was a very large studio, it's comfortable, and it had a little separation between the bed and the living area. They had games, entertainment, and music, Christmas fun, and exercise. ... The dining area was beautiful, big, and open."

Residents and guests appreciate the personalized care rendered with compassion and dignity as needed. One visitor observed, "The rooms were very nice. The three meals a day, medication administration, having nursing people on-site, and the security were all great. ... The staff seemed fine and very pleasant. I liked that there's nursing staff available 24 hours, so that was good."