RIVER VALE, NJ - February 17, 2026 - Jewish Home Family, whose Jewish Home at Rockleigh was ranked the #1 nursing home in New Jersey by Newsweek's America's Best Nursing Homes 2026, has published a comprehensive assisted living resource for families navigating senior care decisions in Bergen County. The guide is available at https://jewishhomefamily.org/assisted-living-in-bergen-county-nj-jewish-home-family/.
Bergen County's Division of Senior Services reports more than 220,000 residents aged 60 and older, a population that continues to grow as the county's median age rises. For families searching for assisted living in Bergen County, NJ, the decision involves evaluating licensing standards, care quality, staff qualifications, and whether a community can support a loved one's needs as they change over time.
"Families deserve clear, honest information when making one of the most important decisions of their lives," said Carol Silver Elliott, President and CEO of Jewish Home Family. "We created this resource to help Bergen County families understand what to look for in an assisted living community — from New Jersey's regulatory standards to the specialized programming that can make a real difference in quality of life."
A Full Continuum of Care Under One Organization
Jewish Home Assisted Living, the Kaplen Family Senior Residence in River Vale, NJ, holds Advanced Standing status from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services — a distinction recognizing exceptional quality and consistency of service. The community offers 24/7 on-site registered nurses, memory care through its Memory Lane program, on-site physical and occupational therapy, Glatt Kosher dining, and a short-term Rehab Hotel for post-surgical recovery.
As part of the broader Jewish Home Family network, residents have access to a complete continuum of care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice — all without changing providers. The organization also operates the Charles P. Berkowitz Center for Rehabilitation Excellence and the Harold Krieger Center for Parkinson's at its Rockleigh campus.
Green House Model Sets Jewish Home Family Apart
Jewish Home Family's care philosophy is grounded in the Green House model, an evidence-based approach that replaces institutional settings with small, home-like environments. Peer-reviewed research published in Health Services Research has documented improvements across all seven quality-of-life domains for Green House residents, including privacy, dignity, autonomy, and meaningful engagement.
The organization applies this model to its memory care programming, where specially trained staff develop close relationships with each resident and support individualized daily routines.
Jewish Home Assisted Living is a non-sectarian community open to all seniors regardless of race, religion, or national origin. Families interested in touring the campus or learning more about assisted living in Bergen County can contact admissions at (201) 666-2370 or visit jewishhomefamily.org.
About Jewish Home Family
Founded in 1915, Jewish Home Family is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing elder care across multiple campuses in Bergen County, NJ. The organization encompasses Jewish Home at Rockleigh (skilled nursing and rehabilitation), Jewish Home Assisted Living — Kaplen Family Senior Residence (assisted living and memory care in River Vale), and Jewish Home Foundation. Jewish Home Family has been ranked #1 in New Jersey by Newsweek and is a recognized adopter of the Green House model of care.
Media Contact
Company Name: Jewish Home Family
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Phone: (201) 784-1414
Address:10 Link Drive
City: Rockleigh
State: NJ 07647
Country: United States
Website: https://jewishhomefamily.org/
