See our Ridgewood assisted living or specialized care listings below:
The city of Ridgewood provides people a collection of long term care options to settle upon with 5 community care facilities around the city. There are a lot of transport choices available in the city to help your loved one get around. Based on information taken from recent studies there are a number of top rated skilled nursing homes and hospitals in the surrounding areas.
Senior Living Amenities & Services
Feeling comfortable at a care facility is largely about finding the right combination of amenities that are applicable at a given facility. Some of the amenities in these care facilities can include:
- Dementia care
- Meals provided
- Doctors on-call as needed
As well as having a full complement of basic amenities, Ridgewood also has a varied network that are there to meet seniors' unique requirements. These amenities can be simple things like offering vegetarian meals (screened by a nutritionist), letting pet visits, as well as arranging activities within common areas. If religion is essential to you or your loved one, many care facilities arrange devotional services on-site, with those that offer off site services usually providing for a means for transportation.
While not vital, when contacting the facilities listed on this page it can be helpful to have medical history including any insurance, doctor, and contacts for any questions the facility coordinator might have. This can aid in planning any special care the individual might require.
Senior Living Costs
Based on recent surveys the estimated cost of residential care facilities in the area is approximately $5,600 - $6,000 monthly. Neighboring Hawthorne is around $7,400 for assisted living facilities, which costs more than Ridgewood. Families that could use assistance covering the cost of care may be eligible for financial aid from state and federal governments. The list below has average costs in cities close to Ridgewood:
Senior Living Average Costs for Nearby Areas
| City | Average Cost |
|---|
| Allendale, NJ | $6,700 |
| Emerson, NJ | $5,200 |
| Hawthorne, NJ | $6,700 |
| Paramus, NJ | $6,400 |
| Park Ridge, NJ | $6,200 |
| Saddle River, NJ | $5,100 |
Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.
