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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2025

Assisted Living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Fair Lawn, NJ has 1 licensed assisted living provider listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $9,152/mo. That's above the New Jersey state median by about 5%. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.

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Median monthly price, Fair Lawn

$9,152/mo

Typical range $8,921 – $10,098

Fair Lawn $9,152 National median $6,528

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What senior care costs in Fair Lawn

Fair Lawn figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.

Modeled median costs for assisted living in Fair Lawn versus New Jersey and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingFair LawnNew JerseyNational
25th percentile$8,921/mo$8,315/mo$6,231/mo
Median$9,152/mo$8,710/mo$6,528/mo
75th percentile$10,098/mo$9,467/mo$7,095/mo

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Why is this number different on other websites? Most sites average "starting at" prices. Base rent, before care fees. We estimate the full monthly cost families actually pay. Budget from the all-in number. Our methodology →

What home care really costs by the hour

The $7,613 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Fair Lawn's implied rate of about $40 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,460
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,613
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,068

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

Nearby: Glen Rock $9,587 · Elmwood Park $9,152 · Hawthorne $9,587 · Paramus $9,152 · Paterson $9,152

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Fair Lawn, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Fair Lawn runs about $2,277/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing (HUD 202, USDA 515, LIHTC, state HFA) is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Check local listings and income caps with the property. Call the county aging agency at (201) 336-7400 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $7,613). Local assisted living median is $9,152/mo. Small homes can sit below that midpoint. Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Fair Lawn assisted living median ($9,152/mo) comfortably. Or near-full-time home care around the $7,613/mo survey month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Fair Lawn run about $13,424/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed assisted living provider: 1

A note on counting: we show 1 licensed assisted living provider listed for Fair Lawn proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

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In the last 365 days: 2 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Fair Lawn has an estimated population of 35,610. About 6,439 residents (18%) are age 65 or older. Fair Lawn is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median household income is $144,574. Our directory currently lists 1 licensed assisted living provider in Fair Lawn. Estimated median cost in Fair Lawn is $9,152 per month, compared with $8,710 per month statewide in New Jersey.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOV

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  • Bergen County Division of Senior Services(201) 336-7400co.bergen.nj.us

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

    State aging agency
  • New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

    State LTC Ombudsman
  • New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

    Medicare counseling (SHIP)
  • New Jersey Aging and Disability Resource Connection1-877-222-3737adrcnj.org

    Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.

    State aging agency
  • East Orange VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in East Orange.

    VA open data
  • Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.

    State Medicaid program

Free national starting points. Official sites only; we do not scrape these directories.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

How many assisted living providers are listed in Fair Lawn, NJ?

We currently list 1 licensed assisted living provider in Fair Lawn, NJ.

Is assisted living in Fair Lawn more expensive than the rest of New Jersey?

Fair Lawn's median assisted living cost is about 5% higher than the New Jersey state median.

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Trust & methodology

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Fair Lawn, NJ costs $9,152/month (median).

Assisted Living in Fair Lawn: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers · ElderCareCosts