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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Union nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Union, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Union or another care type is right for you. Browse 78 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Union.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Union, NJ

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Last Updated: 12/4/23
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The Chelsea at Fanwood
4.4

This is the best place and we think it is amazing. We have been very happy with our experience here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones and already have. My loved one loves the food and it is the best. They have healthy meals with large portions. Bingo, rosary, social hour, exercises, and more are some of the activities for the residents to choose from. They even have a shuttle bus to take residents to shopping centers. The staff are very courtesy, knowledgeable and professional to work with.

Juniper Village at Chatham
5.0

My mother is very happy here at Juniper Village in Chatham. We have a peace of mind afforded the family given the care she is getting that is in surmountable. The very best!!!

CareOne at Wayne
4.0

We're happy with this community. Mom is stimulated with daily activities, they have a good variety. She's actually improved since being here. We feel like she's in a better place than she was when we first moved her here! Housekeeping is pretty much everyday and laundry once a week. They do a great job. The staff is phenomenal, kind, and attentive. I would recommend them to family and friends.

Brighton Gardens of Florham Park

21 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
64 reviews

My mother in law has been a resident in memory care for several months and the level of care and service she continues to receive is outstanding. Her unit is comfortable, clean and engaging and the staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Come visit our community nestled in the suburbs of Florham Park with tree-lined walking paths surrounding us. Enter our community and you'll experience first hand the Sunrise Difference.Please call for more information or to schedule a visit to find out how Brighton Gardens can enrich your life...

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Spring Hills Livingston

346 East Cedar Street, Livingston, NJ 07039

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
14 reviews

In the beginning, things were a bit [name removed] but then [name removed] started to work and all was going in the right direction. Each time you ask Yasir anything I mean anything he gets done for you. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Hills Livingston, in Livingston, NJ is where lifestyle meets luxurious living! Our amenities and first-class senior living community offers independent living, assisted living services and memory care…that’s as personalized and unique as the legacy of Spring Hills. Our Livingston, NJ...

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The Brielle

140 Friendship Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Pricing promotion expiring soon

9.6
Review Score
38 reviews

The Executive Director is great to deal with. He always returns calls and texts and gets things done when others can't. The move in process went smoothly. I've seen one or two aides get abrupt with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Brielle, a non-profit community featuring care-inclusive pricing structure, is nestled in a natural wooded oasis right on Staten Island. We offer assisted living and memory care on a 10-acre campus that's comfortably removed from the surrounding noise and hectic pace. It's an idyllic setting...

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Sunrise of Livingston

290 W S Orange Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
15 reviews

Loved spending time yesterday and enjoying the party. Meeting so many residents and learning the reasons they moved to Sunrise is truly motivating me. Anyone need to buy a house? We danced, ate and had so...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brighton Gardens of Edison

1801 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
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9.6
Review Score
65 reviews

I would highly recommend Brighton Gardens to anyone! They are top-tier when it comes to truly caring about the well-being of their residents. Me and my family picked Brighton Gardens because of the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...

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Sunrise of Summit

26 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
11 reviews

Sunrise st Summit was a dream come true for our family. I can not think of one thing I would change. You are treated like family here. Don't bother looking elsewhere. Wonderful experience.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Ideally located just down the road from the Village Green in Summit, New Jersey, and only 20 miles from Manhattan, Sunrise of Summit provides highly personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in a bright, cheerful, and modern atmosphere. Our community...

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Brookdale Florham Park

8 James Street, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
35 reviews

Best assisted living place!!!! Staff is amazing and very professional and caring. They did everything well. Especially the care. The professionalism and caring for the residents amazing. The dining room...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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There’s a lot to love here, and redefined independence is just one of those things.With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. Our memory care program is rooted in “a person-centered approach,” which means we help our residents find a sense of...

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Brighton Gardens of Mountainside

1350 Route 22 West, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
50 reviews

Brighton Gardens of Mountainside has been a wonderful place for my husband. Everyone is attentive to his needs, food is good, activities are good, room is ok and I’m content with his care

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...

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Atria Cranford

10 Jackson Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
115 reviews

My loved one is currently a resident at Atria Cranford and everything has been very good for her at this facility so far. The staff are very nice, they actually care about the residents. They will call me if...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
9 reviews

My biggest concern is the price. Not just Arden Courts as they are all expensive. Hard to sustain the needed funding for years. The staff at Arden Courts are the best, friendly, capable and consistent. If...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Brighton Gardens of West Orange

220 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review Score
45 reviews

So far the overall experience with Brighton Gardens of West Orange has been good and our loved one has adjusted well. When it comes to the activities there could be more movement options.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brighton Gardens of West Orange is located in a beautiful suburban setting only 20 minutes from New York City amenities. We are nestled between a premier golf course and the historic South Mountain Reservation, which includes acres of protected land with parks, walkways and trails. We partner...

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Sunrise of Westfield

240 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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3
3 Floor plans available
8.8
Review Score
21 reviews

I am the relative of a former resident. We moved my uncle one into the Sunrise of Westfield. We met with [name removed] during this process. Making a life decision of this nature is not an easy thing to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.

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CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living

76 Passaic Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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Pricing promotion expiring soon

8.6
Review Score
49 reviews

My mom preferred this community as she was a former patient in the sister rehabilitation facility several years ago and enjoyed her stay there. I would highly recommend but also provide advice on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living is conveniently located near major highways and sits between the Livingston Mall and Short Hills Mall on Passaic Avenue.  We take pride in providing a broad continuum of health care services in a Campus setting. Part of a CareOne Senior Care...

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Brookdale West Orange

520 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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8.6
Review Score
56 reviews

The staff at Brookdale West Orange are very friendly and helpful. They have weekly family Zoom meetings to keep everyone up to date. The meals are excellent. They offer a good variety of choices and it's not...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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You’ll have the care you need if you need it so you can focus on having fun.With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to your specific needs. And our community is just 30 minutes away from New York City so you can enjoy all the great shopping and restaurants that...

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The Chelsea at Fanwood

295 South Ave., Fanwood, NJ 07023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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28 Floor plans available
8.5
Review Score
3 reviews

The staff are very friendly and kind. I would tell others to try to speak with personal room aides and check on days of service ex. Room cleaning. The room sizes here are very nice and spacious! I would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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NEW INFOAvg resident age is 94 !! Age Min 65 years plus plus Best towns for referrals to be coming from/desired location:UNION COUNTY- Fanwood/Scotch Plains- Plainfield- Westfield- Cranford- Clark- Rahway

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Arbor Terrace Roseland

345 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
25 reviews

We chose Arbor Terrace because the staff was unbelievable friendly as well as the residents. The community also offers a medicaid bed if you run out of money. My parents are in a bedroom they share, it is on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Arbor Terrace Roseland offers quality assisted living and dementia care in Essex County, New Jersey. We honor individuality and celebrate each person's unique life through deep connections with our residents and families. We create delightful surprises and meaningful moments within a safe and...

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Winchester Gardens

333 Elmwood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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8.0
Review Score
10 reviews

We have had an excellent experience so far, the place is lovely and overall we are very pleased. Just like everybody else there are times where you can tell they are understaffed but they are still very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Since our beginning in the early 20th century as a not for profit community, we have provided a quality retirement experience. Now, as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, that retirement experience includes a gracious and elegant lifestyle augmented by highly professional staff, outstanding...

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Amber Court of Elizabeth

1155 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
7 reviews

I am very happy with every aspect of the facility. Staff including the front desk is fantastic I have already recommended the facility to many families. I could no longer give my mom the care she needed. ...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Amber Court of Elizabeth offers comfortable, caring and affordable Assisted Living choices for seniors. We are located in the thriving downtown area of Elizabeth. We are near many urban conveniences, such as restaurants, shopping, banking, entertainment, and much more. Major highways and public...

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The Delaney at The Green (Late Winter 2023)

110 Park Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
5
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My husband and I visited the sales office to get information for the Independent Living apartments. For years we have been looking for a continuum of care without a buy in, and were ecstatic to learn that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Little Nursing Home

71 Christopher Street, Montclair, NJ 07042

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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8.0
Review Score
12 reviews

When my sister-in-law came to LNH she weighed 90 lbs and I was preparing for the end. She has suffered from dementia since [date removed]. She was in another facility that wouldn't accept her back from...

Provides: Memory Care

Little Nursing Home is a rehabilitation center located in the beautiful township of Montclair, New Jersey, which is in Essex county. The area is very charming, and the residents will find that there is always something going on there. Whether the community band is playing at the high school, the...

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Canterbury Village

33 Mount Pleasant Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

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The community was clean anytime we would go see my loved one. The community was extremely friendly from the administration down to the janitor. Everyone was always smiling and always asking what...

Provides: Assisted Living

Established in 1921 in West Orange, NJ Canterbury Village is an experienced Assisted Living Residence. With only 53 residents we offer personalized assistance, support and healthcare services, available 24 hours a day. Our reasonable monthly service fee includes a spacious private studio with...

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Juniper Village at Chatham

500 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ 07928

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
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5
5 Floor plans available
7.0
Review Score
41 reviews

We got a good value out of this community and I would recommend this community to anyone looking for somewhere for their loved one. The food is excellent and good and the staff are very good with the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Juniper Village at Chatham is a gracious and enriching home to approximately 100 individuals. Located within walking distance to shopping and restaurants in the heart of beautiful Chatham Township, our classically appointed decor offers a refined ambiance while our distinctive programs nurture...

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Park Crescent Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

480 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ 07017

6
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Everything is great. The help is great. Everybody has been nice and helpful. I was here once before and I had my Godmother here, my Aunt here, and my friend here!

Provides: Nursing Homes

Park Crescent Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offers a wide range of medical services for short- and long-term patients. Our highly trained and dedicated staff provides skilled nursing care, wound care, physical and occupational therapies. We also try to keep things fun with unique offerings...

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Branch Brook Park Manor

212 Clifton Ave, Newark, NJ 07104

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
7.0
Review Score
10 reviews

They have been very accommodating to the specific & individual needs of each patient. They are very mom & pop shop-like vs a big organization with a factory-feel. They provide a very personalized experience...

Provides: Assisted Living

Branch Brook Park Manor is an exciting residential option for seniors who are in need of supportive, long term care. We have had the privilege of serving seniors and their families for over 30 years. We provide all of the comprehensive services of a larger facility while maintaining the ...

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Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

144 Gales Dr, New Providence, NJ 07974

1
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1.0
Review Score
58 reviews

Everybody is nice, polite, and really helpful. They always keep me updated with every change that they do. My loved one likes to watch the movies they offer and the crossword puzzles. One of the CNAs, the...

Provides: Nursing Homes
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Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a brand new post acute and skilled nursing facility, serving Northern and Central New Jersey. Our experienced staff delivers high-quality subacute and skilled nursing care and specializes in a wide variety of advanced clinical programs. We...

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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

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There are 78 nursing homes near Union, New Jersey. See the full list.

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