Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hackensack, NJ

Hackensack, New Jersey, offers various types of senior housing at different price points. The most expensive option in the area is a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home, which averages $11,400 per month. On the other hand, the least expensive option is a private room in a nursing home, priced at $5,167 per month. Independent living is another moderately priced choice at $6,529 per month. Assisted living averages $7,326, while memory care is slightly higher at $7,377. For those considering a nursing home studio, the cost is $8,567, and a one-bedroom unit will run approximately $9,209 per month. These options provide a range of accommodations to suit different needs and budgets.

Compared to other cities in the area, Hackensack is slightly more expensive. For instance, Englewood assisted living costs an average of $6,885 per month, and Dumont assisted living costs an average of $6,839 per month. On the flip side, Hackensack is more expensive than both the New Jersey state average of $7,056 and the national average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Hackensack compares to New Jersey and the national average:

There are 5 different senior living communities in Hackensack. If you decide to look for communities near Hackensack, there are 578 facilities in the surrounding area. If you want to broaden your search to the state of New Jersey, there are 445 facilities in the state.

In Hackensack, New Jersey, seniors comprise about 36.9% of the 45,758 residents. Among the senior age group, 13.5% are in their 50s, 12.5% in their 60s, 7.3% in their 70s, and 3.6% are 80 and above. The gender distribution leans slightly towards females, who make up 50.6% of the population compared to 49.4% male. When it comes to marital status, 37.8% of these seniors are married, 14.8% are divorced, 42.2% never married, and 5.3% are widowed. Hackensack's diverse community includes 39.9% identifying as White, 20.4% as Black, and 36.8% as Hispanic. Additionally, 13.1% are Asian, 12.8% are mixed race, a small 0.2% are Native American, and 13.6% identify as other, highlighting the city's vibrant cultural mix.