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The Chelsea At Sparta

The Chelsea At Sparta is an assisted living and memory care community in Sparta, NJ.

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  • Interior

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  • Decor

    A modern living room with comfortable sofas, a large wooden table, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, lamps, and stylish decor.
  • Building

    A senior living facility with landscaped grounds and a welcoming entrance.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, matching bedding, an armchair, and wall decor.
  • Dining

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  • Kitchen

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  • Artwork

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and stylish decor.
  • Floor Plan

    A floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment with labeled areas including a living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
  • Bathroom

    A contemporary bathroom with a walk-in shower and sleek vanity area.
  • Television

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  • Salon

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513 Lafayette Road, Sparta, NJ 07871

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

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The Chelsea At Sparta Costs & Pricing

The Chelsea At Sparta offers a range of housing options with prices that reflect its premium amenities and services. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,950 per month, which is higher than the Sussex County average of $4,250 but slightly lower than New Jersey's state average of $5,068. Those opting for a studio will find costs at $6,510 - considerably above both the county ($4,963) and the state ($5,286) averages. The 1-bedroom option is priced at $8,670, again outpacing local and state norms where Sussex County averages $5,602 and New Jersey overall averages $5,994. Finally, the 2-bedroom unit is available at $9,900, which exceeds both Sussex County's average of $8,048 and significantly surpasses the statewide average of $6,216. This pricing structure highlights The Chelsea At Sparta's positioning as a facility offering luxurious living arrangements compared to regional counterparts.

Floor plansThe Chelsea At SpartaSussex CountyNew Jersey
Semi-Private$4,950$4,250$5,068
Studio$6,510$4,963$5,286
1 Bedroom$8,670$5,602$5,994
2 Bedrooms$9,900$8,048$6,216

Overall Review of The Chelsea At Sparta

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently caring

Residents and families describe staff as attentive, communicative, and compassionate.

Many reviewers emphasize that the staff treats residents with care and respect, and they feel their loved one is in good hands. Several families mention quick action and hands-on support during transitions, including arranging rooms and tending to day-to-day needs. Communication also comes up often, with reviewers saying staff answered questions and kept them informed. Even in difficult moments, reviewers describe staff as staying present and supportive for both residents and families.

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Meals get mixed feedback

Meal quality is a mixed point, with some families reporting complaints or needed improvement.

Food and dining come up as a consistent theme, but not everyone is satisfied. Some reviewers report complaints or that food needed improvement, while others say meals have improved over time or that residents liked the variety. There are also comments about meal delivery to residents and having multiple choices available. Overall, dining seems to be something families watch closely and not uniformly praised.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents benefit from regular scheduled activities and outings.

Reviewers repeatedly mention activities as part of daily life, including scheduled events, socializing, and group participation. Several families describe trips and outings throughout the week, and one reviewer highlights a creative activities team that encourages residents to join in. A few comments also note that it can be hard to get all residents participating, but the overall activity calendar still stands out. This aligns with the community’s focus on resident activities and ongoing programming.

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Pricing is a recurring concern

Cost comes up as a concern, with some families calling it expensive even when care is praised.

Several reviewers mention affordability directly, describing the assisted living price as expensive or the overall cost as a mismatch for the level of help they expected. Others counter that the pricing can feel fair given what’s included, particularly when families feel medical support and care needs are handled on-site. One family also notes providing some supplies personally while still being grateful for care. Taken together, pricing is a key factor that some families weigh heavily when deciding.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • 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
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Sparta, New Jersey, this area offers a range of amenities that cater to the needs of senior residents. Within close proximity, there are several cafes such as Starbucks and Cafe Pierrot for social gatherings or quiet moments. Numerous restaurants like Bubbakoo's Burritos and Ristorante Il Porto provide dining options for every taste. Access to medical care is convenient with physicians' offices like Sparta Medical Associates and Skyview Orthopedic Associates nearby. Hospitals like St Clare's Hospital MICU are also easily accessible in case of emergencies. For outdoor activities, residents can enjoy parks like Station Park and Swartswood State Park. Pharmacies such as Sparta Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy ensure that medications are easily obtainable. Overall, this part of Sparta offers a mix of services and recreational opportunities suitable for senior living.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.1 miles)
  • Cafe Pierrot (3 miles)
  • Cloveberry (3.1 miles)
  • Hampton Diner (4.1 miles)
  • The Daily Bean (12.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bubbakoo's Burritos (0.1 miles)
  • Lafayette House (1.8 miles)
  • Fu's Chinese Restaurant and Sushi Bar (2.8 miles)
  • Anthony Francos Restaurant and Pizzeria (2.8 miles)
  • Ristorante Il Porto (3.3 miles)
  • Casa Bellisima (3.3 miles)
  • KFC (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Sparta Medical Associates and Ambulatory Surgery Center (0.1 miles)
  • Skyview Orthopedic Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Eye Care Northwest (0.6 miles)
  • Wellness Pediatrics (2.7 miles)
  • Paul M. Littman (2.7 miles)
  • Advocare Pediatric Neurology (2.8 miles)
  • Sleep Wellness Center (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Clare's Hospital MICU (1.3 miles)
  • Barn Hill Rehab (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Station Park (2.8 miles)
  • Swartswood State Park (8.7 miles)
  • Stokes State Forest (10.3 miles)
  • Hopatcong State Park (11.1 miles)
  • Lakeside Park (12.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Sparta Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • Nutri Sport Pharmacal (4.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (6.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Stanhope Presbyterian Church (12.2 miles)

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