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Wayne Township is a large community of 53,000 residents, about one in five of whom are seniors. It’s located just 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan, providing easy access to cultural amenities such as Times Square and Broadway. Closer to home, residents can visit points of interest such as Laurelwood Arboretum and Dey Mansion. The township is served by a reliable public transportation system, making it easy for seniors to enjoy area amenities and complete errands, even without a private vehicle. The city is also home to the Wayne Public Library and an active senior community, providing older adults access to informational resources and social and recreational opportunities.
Approximately five assisted living facilities are located in Wayne, with three more in the nearby cities of West Milford, Passaic and Hawthorne. On average, seniors in this region pay $5,991 per month for care, which is higher than the national average but lower than the state median. Within Wayne, assisted living facilities may charge higher or lower fees depending on their amenities and pricing structure.
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According to cost data in the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, Wayne is a moderately priced city for assisted living at $5,991, which is about $650 lower than the state median of $6,650. New Jersey is among the pricier options in the United States, coming in 11% over the national average of $4,300. The only nearby state with more expensive care is Delaware, where seniors pay $40 more per month for services. In Maryland, assisted living facilities charge $5,000 per month on average, and in New York, fees are a little lower at $4,800. In Pennsylvania, costs are closer to the national median at $3,955.
At $5,991 per month, Wayne is near the state median for assisted living costs. More affordable care may be available in the Atlantic City area, where fees average $5,790, or in Ocean City, where seniors pay around $4,945. Vineland and Trenton are more expensive options, with respective monthly fees coming in at $6,523 and $7,478.
Note: Data for Wayne was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New York area, was used instead.
Assisted living services for qualifying seniors in Wayne are covered under the state’s Medicaid Managed Long Term Services and Supports managed care system. MLTSS covers costs associated with assisted living and community residential services, care management and respite care. Applicants’ eligibility for this program depends on their functional abilities, monthly income and countable assets.
To learn more about MLTSS and other options for covering local assisted living services, see our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Wayne Adult Community Center, Inc. | (973) 633-0734 | The Wayne Adult Community Center is a volunteer-operated nonprofit organization for area residents aged 55 and over. At the center, members participate in a wide range of recreational and educational activities, including arts and crafts shows, holiday parties, health and wellness screenings and vaccine clinics. The center also hosts book clubs and discussion groups, big band dances, tennis, painting classes and picnics. |
| Passaic County Department of Senior Services | (973) 569-4060 | The local Area Agency on Aging receives federal funds to administer programs that promote seniors’ wellness and quality of life. Through the agency, seniors connect with Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program counselors who help them understand Medicare and Medicaid benefits and research long-term care insurance, which may help them identify options for covering assisted living services. Additionally, the agency provides home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation services and a long-term care ombudsman program. |
| Veterans Service Office | (201) 996-8009 | The nearest Veterans Administration Veterans Service Office is situated 16 miles away in Hackensack. At this location, veterans meet with certified officers who help them identify and apply for programs that can help cover assisted living services, including the Aid and Attendance benefit and VA pension benefits. Officers can also help veterans determine whether they qualify for VA health care services or admission to veterans’ homes. |
| Norwescap RSVP & Volunteer Resource Center | (973) 784-4900 | RSVP is the largest volunteer network for older adults in the nation. Through the local program, area residents aged 55 and over serve their community through a variety of opportunities, including providing tax and Medicare counseling and mentoring local children and adults. In exchange for their services, volunteers are given supplement insurance, invitations to recognition events and free training. |
| Wayne Township Senior Citizen Advisory Committee | (973) 694-1800 | The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee provides a variety of services to local seniors at the discretion and under the direction of the mayor, including advocacy and information and assistance on local programs and support. Its ongoing services include an up-to-date Senior Citizen Resource Booklet with a listing of important local phone numbers, assistance during the Medicare annual enrollment period and the Trades People Booklet. |
| Northeast New Jersey Legal Services | (973) 523-2900 | Northeast New Jersey Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services for qualifying Wayne residents. It specializes in senior issues involving obtaining public benefits such as Medicare, prescription drug assistance and Supplemental Security Income, as well as future planning and credit issues. |
In Wayne, the state’s Department of Health governs assisted living facilities and enforces a comprehensive set of regulations. These regulations pertain to areas such as staffing and staff training, medication management and care planning.
For more information on these regulations, reference our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
