Paterson is the largest city in Passaic County, New Jersey. It is also the county seat and one of the state’s largest cities. Approximately 159,000 people call the city home, with more than 11% of its residents aged 65 and older. Also known as Silk City, Paterson is well-known for its abundance of silk mills, and the area has a number of museums, historic sites and parks. Seniors also have access to several top hospitals for accidents or illness, including St. Josephs University Medical Center and Paterson Community Health.
Seniors who want to live independently but still need help with daily living tasks have access to three assisted living communities within the city limits and 42 nearby. Seniors can expect to pay around $5,991 per month.
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Assisted living in Paterson costs seniors around $5,991 per month, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Compared to the state average, Paterson assisted living communities are $659 less, but compared to the national average, they are around $1,691 more. The surrounding states of New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware cost $4,800, $3,955 and $6,690 per month, respectively.
Assisted living across the state ranges from $4,945 in Ocean City to $7,478 in Trenton. On the coast in Atlantic City, assisted living communities cost around $5,790 per month, and in the southwest town of Vineland, the cost is $6,523 per month. The neighboring city of Dover, Delaware, has the lowest cost of these, at $4,920.
Note: Data for Paterson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York, NY was used instead.
In New Jersey, eligible seniors can apply for the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports waiver. This waiver pays for case management, community services in assisted living, meals and home modifications. Seniors can learn more about this waiver, including what it covers and how to apply, on our assisted living in New Jersey page.
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Passaic County Aging and Disability Resource Connection | (973) 881-4000 | The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) provides information and long-term services and supports to seniors and adults with disabilities throughout the region. The organization provides case management, nutrition services and information and telephone wellness checks. It also publishes a senior newsletter. Other services include transportation, personal emergency response systems and chore services. |
Catholic Charities Senior Activities Program | (973) 279-7100 | This program provides seniors aged 62 and older with physical, social and intellectual development opportunities. The program is free and includes volunteer programs, scheduled outings, community outreach and exercise classes. |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services | (973) 523-2900 | Legal Services helps low-income seniors with a variety of civil problems, and it provides civil legal representation. The agency also has special programs for those who are victims of violence, abuse, neglect and fraud. The services include representation in court and before administrative agencies and other legal advocacy. The organization also provides education on legal matters that are of interest to seniors. |
Riverside Senior Center | (973) 225-0231 | The Riverside Senior Center provides a safe place for seniors to gather during the day throughout the week to socialize and take part in a variety of activities. Hot meals, exercise sessions, health and wellness programs, games, clubs and regular outings are available. |
Passaic County Veterans Services | (973) 569-4090 | The Veterans’ Affairs office provides information and referrals on the benefits and programs available to prior military men and women and their families. This includes the Aid and Attendance and Housing benefits, which help pay for home- and community-based services, including those in assisted living facilities. |
The New Jersey Department of Health regulates a wide range of services in assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities. Some of the services include quality of care, staffing, capacity and nutrition. Learn more about these laws and regulations at our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.