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The Chelsea at Fair Lawn

The Chelsea at Fair Lawn is an assisted living and memory care community in Fair Lawn, NJ.

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1600 River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 36 reviews
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The Chelsea at Fair Lawn Costs & Pricing

The Chelsea at Fair Lawn offers competitive pricing for its various room types when compared to both Bergen County and the broader New Jersey market. For semi-private and one-bedroom accommodations, residents find a cost of $3,400 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $6,049 and $6,158 respectively. Meanwhile, studio apartments at The Chelsea are priced at $6,600, which is slightly above Bergen County's average but more affordable than the state average of $5,286. This positioning reflects The Chelsea's commitment to providing quality care options that are economically advantageous within the local landscape, making it an attractive choice for those seeking senior living solutions in the area.

Floor plansThe Chelsea at Fair LawnBergen CountyNew Jersey
Semi-Private$3,400$6,049$5,068
1 Bedroom$3,400$6,158$5,994
Studio$6,600$6,525$5,286

Overall Review of The Chelsea at Fair Lawn

common 26 reviews mention this

Care team leaves peace of mind

Residents and families repeatedly describe a caring, attentive staff.

A large share of reviews focus on how kind, professional, and responsive the staff feels day to day. Many families say they feel their loved ones are safe and well supported, including during transitions between living levels. Several reviews also describe staff as welcoming and easy to work with during move-in, with communication and day-to-day assistance mentioned frequently.

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Newer setting stays clean and bright

Reviews often highlight a brand-new, well-kept facility.

Multiple reviews mention the building and common areas as clean and well maintained, with a new-construction feel. Families and visitors also describe apartments and grounds as tidy and comfortable, and several note that minor early issues were addressed quickly. Overall, cleanliness and upkeep come up as a consistent reason people feel good about the move.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families describe frequent, varied activities.

Reviews commonly mention scheduled daily activities and a social environment where residents get out of their rooms. Specific examples include art- and learning-style programming, devotional gatherings, and group games. Some families also note coordination between living settings when appropriate, and several describe activities as a highlight for their loved ones.

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Dining is a standout for many

Dining stands out, with many residents praising the food.

Many reviews call out the food as a positive, including descriptions like fantastic, delicious, and excellent. Several also connect the dining experience to daily comfort and support, rather than just special occasions. At the same time, at least one review describes food changing after an opening and mentions issues like cold dinners, suggesting the dining experience may vary for some residents.

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Medical leadership matters in memory care

Memory care reviews strongly center on specialized clinical support.

For families who mentioned memory care or dementia, reviews repeatedly highlight the compassion and engagement of the Cottage team. Several also focus on the medical director by name, describing her advocacy and support for residents with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s. One reviewer shared a concern about a medication change and follow-up after a decline, along with praise that a memory care coordinator continued to track and visit.

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Billing and value can be frustrating

Value experiences are mixed, with concerns about billing and fit.

While some reviews mention cost as part of the decision, at least one reviewer calls out a poor billing process and rates the overall money value lower. That same review also mentions assessing the level of care incorrectly, which contributed to dissatisfaction. Residents also describe being pleased with the affordability decision in general, so the cost experience appears uneven depending on expectations and what was arranged.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (17 miles away) Newark International (17 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (18 miles away) LaGuardia (18 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (24 miles away) Westchester Cty (24 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)

Transportation

  • NJT - Hawthorne Station (1 miles)
  • NJT - Waldwick Station (5.2 miles)
  • IHA Arbor Road Bus Stop (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Community Church Of Glen Rock (1.8 miles)
  • All Saints Episcopal Church (1.9 miles)
  • Hawthorne Gospel Church (3 miles)
  • Clifton Blue Mosque (4.4 miles)
  • Bais Torah U'tefilah (5.8 miles)
  • Immaculate Heart Of Mary School (6.2 miles)
  • Ahavas Israel (6.2 miles)

Parks

  • Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area (2.1 miles)
  • Saddle River County Park (2.2 miles)
  • Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (2.8 miles)
  • Van Saun County Park (4.4 miles)
  • Rutherford Memorial Park (6.5 miles)
  • Anderson Park (7.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Paterson Community Health Center (2.1 miles)
  • Christian Health Care Center () (3.7 miles)
  • Dr Mondana S. Yazdi, MD (5.6 miles)
  • Costello Oral Surgery Associates (6.9 miles)
  • Retina Associates of New Jersey PA (7 miles)
  • Kayal Orthopedic - Westwood (7.1 miles)
  • Tenafly Pediatrics (8.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Van Dyke Ice Cream (2.8 miles)
  • La Ziza (3.2 miles)
  • Suburban Diner (3.4 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (3.4 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • Park Wood Deli (4 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Joseph's Regional Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • The Valley Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center (7.1 miles)
  • Holy Name Medical Center (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Dreamscape at AMC Garden State Plaza (3.4 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Shops At Riverside 9 (5.9 miles)
  • Cinemark (7.4 miles)
  • AMC Clifton Commons 16 (7.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Willow & Whisk (5.5 miles)
  • Bogota Press Cafe (6.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)

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