The Chelsea at Washington Township

The company's cost of living calculator covers its communities in general, not The Chelsea at Washington Township in particular. It puts these on top of the monthly figure: television, phone and internet, health care and wellness services, and medical expenses and prescriptions. Everything else on its list is included. That covers property tax, homeowner's association dues, maintenance and repairs, and plumbing and appliance upkeep. It also covers landscaping, utilities, a security system and monitoring, an emergency pendant, trash collection, snow removal and pest control. Weekly housekeeping, cleaning supplies, three prepared meals a day with snacks, dining out, transportation, and entertainment and social activities are included too.

Yes. Short Stays are The Chelsea at Washington Township's name for respite, offered next to assisted living and memory care. Families use a short stay while a caregiver recovers from surgery or goes on vacation, or as a trial run before a longer move. They don't list a minimum stay or a rate for Short Stays on their website.

The Chelsea at Washington Township splits its floor plans by care level. Assisted living comes in a studio or a one bedroom. Memory care comes in a studio or a two bedroom.

Memory care at The Chelsea at Washington Township gives your family member support from trained specialists. Music, games and group trips help stimulate the mind and spirit. The floor plans differ from assisted living. Memory care comes as a studio or a two bedroom, while assisted living offers a studio or a one bedroom.

The Chelsea at Washington Township keeps all of its living options in one central location, with assisted living, memory care and Short Stays under the same roof. It's set up that way so residents can move between them as their needs change, without leaving the community.

The wellness programs at The Chelsea at Washington Township focus on body, mind and spirit, and the wellness staff see a link between ongoing care and better health for residents. The community is in Bergen County, NJ. The same company has locations across four counties in New Jersey and four in New York.