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Assisted Living in Elizabeth, New Jersey

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Elizabeth, New Jersey. This includes 3 facilities in Elizabeth and 15 nearby. Assisted living costs in New Jersey range from around $67 up to $310 per day, with a mean cost running about $181. The per month cost averages around $5,430 and ranges between $2,008 and $9,300. Annually, the median cost is about $65,160, which is above the nationwide average of $42,000.

Costs of assisted living in Elizabeth, NJ can range between $3,280 per month and $10,050 per month. The average cost is about $6,950 per month, or around $83,400 per year.




SeniorScore™ for Elizabeth, New Jersey



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Elizabeth scores significantly lower than the New Jersey average of 76.
  • Elizabeth scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 48 hospitals within close range of the city, including Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Trinitas Hospital, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
  • There are 233 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Carteret Senior Living, Amber Court of Elizabeth, and TRMC Brother Bonaventure Extended Care & Rehab Center.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 80.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 2731 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has an average property crime rate.
  • The area has a very high violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (19% of residents).
  • There are 173 golf courses in or around the city, including Roselle Golf Club, Weequahic Park Golf Course, and Eighteen Hole Course at Galloping Hill Golf Course.
  • There are 35 parks near the city center, including Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Clove Lakes Park, and Freshkills Park.
  • There are 1144 churches in or near the city, including Iglesia Cristiana Carismatica, St Elizabeth\'s Episcopal Chr, and New Hope Memorial Baptist Chr.
  • There are 11 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 1650 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 83 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 605 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 8.05% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.87% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • New Jersey has an average state income tax of 2.43%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $56,716, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $44,580, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $19,523, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $83,400 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $137,616 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $21,970 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $49,192 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 10.90%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Elizabeth receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Elizabeth has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • This city has average water quality.
  • Elizabeth has a very dense population density of 14,003.5 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Elizabeth have an average daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Elizabeth has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 72.71%.

Elizabeth is a medium sized city in New Jersey. It is located in Union County and is included in the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metropolitan area. It is the 7th largest city in New Jersey. Though the city itself includes 98,331 residents, the surrounding statistical area has a populace of 5,372,907. Approximately 19% of the local populace are 55 and over.

Elizabeth has an average SeniorScore™ of 60. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $45,000 (the New Jersey state average is $84,000). The current unemployment rate is about 10.9% and the mean housing price is $322,500, which is much less than the state average of $547,500.

Elizabeth has medium average temperatures, with comfortable winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives large levels of rainfall annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Elizabeth has lower than average air quality ratings, average water quality, and a very high rate of crime.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Elizabeth, New Jersey



Carteret Senior Living - Elizabeth, NJ

Carteret Senior Living

1155 E Jersey St

Elizabeth, NJ 07201

1-855-241-4685

Carteret Senior Living is a senior care community situated around the Dayton-Weequahic Park area of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with approximately 27,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 07201. With a median ...

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Harbor Terrace - Staten Island, NY

Harbor Terrace

110 Henderson Ave

Staten Island, NY 10301

1-855-224-5130

Located in the New Brighton neighborhood, Harbor Terrace is a senior care community in Staten Island, New York. With about 41,000 individuals living in the 10301 zip code, the neighboring area has a dense population. It is a ...

5 miles away from Elizabeth, NJ

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Alaris Health at Essex - Irvington, NJ

Alaris Health at Essex

155 Fortieth St

Irvington, NJ 07111

1-855-224-5130

5 Reviews  

Alaris Health at Essex is a 212 unit nursing care facility situated near by the Lower Vailsburg area of Irvington, New Jersey. The community is in a generally middle class area, with an average family income of $41,922. ...

5 miles away from Elizabeth, NJ

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Atria Cranford - Cranford, NJ

Atria Cranford

10 Jackson Dr

Cranford, NJ 07016

1-855-240-2530

Atria Cranford is a senior community for people 65 and over situated in Cranford, New Jersey. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 24,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 07016. It is a largely wealthier ...

5 miles away from Elizabeth, NJ

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Lakeside Manor Home For Adults - Staten Island, NY

Lakeside Manor Home For Adults

797 Brighton Ave

Staten Island, NY 10301

1-855-241-4685

5 Reviews  

Lakeside Manor Home For Adults is a 50 unit senior housing community situated within the Randall Manor neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average household income of $56,776. ...

5 miles away from Elizabeth, NJ

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Verrazano Nursing Home - Staten Island, NY

Verrazano Nursing Home

100 Castleton Ave

Staten Island, NY 10301

1-855-238-4376

7 Reviews  

Verrazano Nursing Home is a 120 room nursing facility. It is located within the Tompkinsville area of Staten Island, New York. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with a median household income of $56,776. ...

6 miles away from Elizabeth, NJ

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Sunrise of Staten Island - Staten Island, NY

Sunrise of Staten Island

801 Narrows Road North

Staten Island, NY 10304

1-855-243-3078

Sunrise of Staten Island is a senior housing facility located in the Grymes Hill area of Staten Island, New York. With around 43,000 people residing in the 10304 zip code, the neighboring area is heavily populated. It is ...

6 miles away from Elizabeth, NJ

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Branch Brook Park - Newark, NJ

Branch Brook Park

212 Clifton Ave

Newark, NJ 07104

1-855-241-4685

10 Reviews  

Situated in the Seventh Avenue area of the city, Branch Brook Park is a senior care facility serving Newark, New Jersey. The facility is in a primarily working class area, with an average per-household income of $33,994. With ...

7 miles away from Elizabeth, NJ

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Alaris Health at Belgrove - Kearny, NJ

Alaris Health at Belgrove

195 Belgrove Dr

Kearny, NJ 07032

1-855-233-7205

10 Reviews  

Alaris Health at Belgrove is a 120 bed nursing care facility situated within the Mount Pleasant area of Kearny, New Jersey. With approximately 42,000 individuals living in the 07032 zip code, the surrounding area is densely populated. It ...

7 miles away from Elizabeth, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions



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How much do assisted living communities cost in New Jersey?

Answer
The cost of assisted living in New Jersey averages roughly $181 per day, $5,430 monthly, and $65,160 per year. By comparison, the US averages are $117 per day, $3,500 monthly, and $42,000 annually.

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How much is assisted living in Elizabeth?

Answer
The price of assisted living in Elizabeth, New Jersey averages from approximately $3,280 per month up to $10,050. The median cost is approximately $6,950 per month, or around $83,400 annually.

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What is included with assisted living?

Answer
Assisted living may be provided in either shared or private rooms. Services commonly include transportation services, help getting dressed, religious programs, toileting assistance, and meal preparation.

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Do any assisted living facilities in Elizabeth take Medicaid?

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These assisted living facilities in Elizabeth take Medicaid as payment: Holliswood Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Hillsborough, Windsor Park Nursing Home, Neptune Gardens, and Oradell Health Care Center.

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What is the senior population of Elizabeth?

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Though the encompassing area is home to 5,077,245 people, there are 98,331 residing in the city. People 55 and over represent around 19% of the total population.

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