“My friend actually likes the food better here, and there is plenty of variety. She's happy with the movies and activities, and the activities director truly is sunshine. Maintenance went out of their way on move-in day, even lending us tools, and made it very easy to get her in. When an aide was needed for her ride to an appointment, they went out of their way to find one. The staff are very respectful, and the lady who gave us our tour was very kind, very informative and really amazing. It's definitely worth it.”





What residents and families say
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“Our experience has been positive so far. Management looks like they have everything under control. The food tastes good, and there's a nice variety. They have a lot of activities, and they appear to be fun for the residents. Housekeeping and laundry are done consistently without any problems, and with maintenance, nothing seems to be broken and everything is up to date.”
“My mother moved here to be close to us, and we were impressed with the facility and what was offered. Any questions I've had have been addressed, and communication has been excellent. She says the food is very good, and there's always another option if she doesn't like the hot meal. She goes to the activities she enjoys, like when local school kids come to play and sing. The care staff are very attentive and respond quickly. She is safe and comfortable here.”
“We saw three different places, and this one just had a good feel to it. Everyone I've dealt with when I visit my brother has been phenomenal: very nice, very friendly and very helpful. He raves about the food, which is more like home cooking. His bathroom is immaculate, and the maintenance guys have been great. It's a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere, and it feels like family. I would tell anybody thinking of assisted living to go check it out.”
“It's close to where I live. The front desk was very helpful and friendly when I visited. My dad went to the men's luncheon and said he had a good time, and there's plenty to do. He was very complimentary of housekeeping and laundry and told me they even fold everything for him, which is really nice. Every time I'm there it's clean, and everyone has been really nice and very helpful.”
“The staff is incredibly responsive and genuinely kind, making the transition smooth. My mom loves the food, and the waitstaff is always friendly. There are plenty of engaging activities, and I appreciate how the activities director brings in outside groups for entertainment. The maintenance team is quick to address any requests, which gives us peace of mind. Overall, I highly recommend this community for its caring atmosphere and attentive service.”
“I must say, the atmosphere is welcoming and clean. The activities they offer are impressive and keep residents engaged, which is a huge plus. The staff is respectful and attentive, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable. My mother-in-law is happy there, and that's what matters most to me. Overall, I would recommend checking it out for anyone looking for a supportive environment.”
“I live at this community, and I must say, it has been a wonderful experience. The management team is incredibly competent and responsive, making me feel welcomed right away. The activities offered are diverse and engaging, keeping everyone busy and entertained. I also appreciate the cleanliness of the community and the friendly staff. Overall, I would highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a vibrant and caring environment for their loved ones.”
“I recently had a great experience at a senior living facility while helping my brother settle in. The management is top-notch; they're always accessible and genuinely care about the residents. The food is delicious, and the dining service is prompt and accommodating. I also noticed a variety of activities available, which keeps everyone engaged. Overall, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a warm and welcoming community. It truly feels like home.”
“The management team is always available and incredibly helpful, which gives me peace of mind. The activities offered are fantastic, with something happening all the time. Housekeeping does a wonderful job keeping everything clean and orderly. Plus, the value is impressive, especially with their summer promotion. Overall, I'm very happy with the accommodations and the staff, who truly made a difference in my father's experience.”
“The management is top-notch, always responsive and communicative. The activities offered are fantastic, and I love seeing my dad engage with them, even if he's a bit hesitant. Housekeeping does an excellent job keeping everything clean and fresh. Overall, the environment feels welcoming and safe. I definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a caring community for their loved ones.”
“The management is top-notch, always approachable and communicative. There's a wide variety of activities available, keeping residents engaged and entertained. The place is impeccably clean, and the maintenance team is prompt and efficient. Overall, I felt that my wife is safe and well cared for. I would definitely recommend this community to others!”
“The management was incredibly responsive, always available to answer questions. The dining options were varied and well-received, and I've heard nothing but good things about the activities offered. My uncle enjoys participating in games and outings. Overall, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a great place for seniors to thrive. I highly recommend this community to other people!”
“The management team is incredibly responsive and respectful, making communication easy. The dining area looks lovely, and I've heard nothing but great things about the food and service. The activities offered seem engaging, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming. I feel confident that my loved one is safe and comfortable here!”
“My mom lives at this community and it has been great. The activities department is absolutely fantastic, offering a wide variety of engaging events that truly keep residents active and happy. The staff, especially Kai, are incredibly dedicated and communicate well with everyone. The management is responsive, and the overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I feel confident knowing my mom is in a safe and enjoyable environment. Highly recommend!”
“My mother recently moved into this community and the staff went above and beyond to help my mother transition smoothly. The food is homemade and delicious, and there's a great variety on the menu. Activities are engaging, with plenty of outings that keep residents active and social. The facility itself is beautiful and well-maintained. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a supportive and caring environment for their loved ones.”
“My aunt is at the community and the management have been very helpful and the director there is very nice. My aunt was participating in the activities and it seems like there is a good variety and the facility is very clean!”
“My mother lives in the community and the staff are extraordinarily nice people and are very easy to work with. As far as the activities they have trivia, live music and a coffee shop. There is quite a lot to do and the building is held at a luxury standard. The care staff is very attentive to her! If there was anyone local looking for a place near Clifton, we would absolutely recommend it here!”
“My mom lives at the community and she loves it there! I’ve been impressed by the management team and the building is beautiful, it's like staying at a fancy hotel. The food is also very good, the fact that they get three different entrees every night is great, and the food service and the quality of the food is perfect.”
“Whoever’s running the place is making sure they hire the right people, it’s very well run, and most importantly the staff was very congenial and respectful. My sister also liked the meals quite a bit! Transportation was very helpful too, they even assisted her off the van for doctor’s appointments. The care staff was very considerate, patient, and the community overall was very nice and very clean. She had everything she needed, they knew what to do and when she needed something they were there. I could live there!”
About the community
Written by Mira Vie at Clifton
Directly across from Montclair State University and about fifteen miles from Midtown Manhattan, Mira Vie at Clifton brings boutique senior living to Passaic County. A performing arts center, art studio, movie theater, and billiards room keep the calendar full, while on-site RN clinics and the Moments Matter memory neighborhood handle the care. The team here is famous for going the extra mile: they once rented a truck to retrieve a resident's forgotten bed on move-in day.
- Across from Montclair State University
- About 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan
- Performing arts center and art studio
- Local team known for going the extra mile
Life at Mira Vie at Clifton
Dining
Chefs prepare meals daily from fresh, seasonal ingredients and serve them restaurant style, with daily specials. Menus include dietitian-approved, low-sodium, allergy-friendly, soft and pureed options. A bistro with a coffee bar offers light lunches and snacks through the day, and residents receiving care can get discreet help at meals or in-apartment delivery when needed.
Activities
The calendar includes lecture series on history, science and current events, book clubs, creative arts workshops, and mindfulness and meditation sessions. Fitness programs focus on balance, gait and strength training with personal wellness plans. Residents also go on group outings to local cultural sites and take part in volunteer projects.
Theater & ArtsAn in-house movie theater, art studio, and live entertainment calendar.
Dietitian-Crafted DiningChef-crafted, restaurant-style menus overseen by a registered dietitian.
Moments MatterThe secured Moments Matter neighborhood with an enclosed courtyard, music and pet therapy, and specially trained therapeutic recreation staff.
RNs On SiteOn-site medical clinics staffed with full-time registered nurses.
Amenities
- Dining room
- Bistro
- Salon
- Fitness room
- Library
- Courtyard
- Memory support neighborhood
Memory care program
Memory support follows the Moments Matter program, a person-centered approach with cognitive wellness activities, small-group tasks tied to each resident's life story, sensory engagement and movement programs. Meals are served in a calm dining room with trained caregivers on hand.
Floor plans
9 layouts from Mira Vie at Clifton’s website. Sizes and prices are as the community lists them; ask which are available now.
Prices
Starting prices the community publishes, with the date we checked each one and a link to where it is published. Care charges are usually added after an assessment.
| Care | Starting at | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $4,275 /mo | Oct 12, 2026 |
Area costs
Care and services
From the community’s website
What Mira Vie at Clifton says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Offers respite or short-term stays.
Respite guests enjoy full access to our amenities, dining, and care services, ensuring a comfortable and restorative experience.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
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What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
State inspections
Last inspection: Oct 31, 2025. See the record
License
Active, 100 residents
ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE 25240. Licensee Clifton Senior Living, Llc.
Nearest emergency room
2.8 miles
St Mary'S General Hospital, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
State inspection record0 deficiencies, 0 enforcement cases
- Last inspection
- October 31, 2025
- Inspections
- 2
- Complaint inspections
- 1
- Deficiencies cited in the reports online
- See the state’s reports
- Enforcement cases
- 0
Inspections
- October 31, 2025, routine: read the report
- May 4, 2023, complaint: read the report
Read the full record on the state’s site →
Deficiencies are counted from each inspection’s Statement of Deficiencies, which lists the rule cited (New Jersey Administrative Code 8:36 for assisted living) and, where the facility has filed one, its plan of correction. One inspection can cover both a routine visit and a complaint. Quoted findings are the surveyor’s opening sentence from the report; “[withheld by NJDOH]” marks a detail the state removes from public reports. Some reports are not online; NJDOH says to request those through OPRA, so counts cover only the reports posted. NJDOH: “In many cases, health care facilities are given the opportunity to correct deficiencies identified through inspection surveys without incurring fines or other penalties. The Department may, however, impose a monetary fine, curtail admissions, issue a conditional license, suspend or revoke a facility's license.” NJDOH: “Information on the status of a state recommendation for enforcement is available through OPRA.” A case listed here is a recommendation for enforcement; the outcome and any fine may not be shown. Facilities may request a formal hearing before the Office of Administrative Law to appeal deficiency findings and enforcement actions. This community is licensed for 100 residents; larger communities are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations, data as of October 15, 2026, showing the last five years. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee Clifton Senior Living, Llc
- License type
- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE
- License number
- 25240
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Licensee
- Clifton Senior Living, Llc
- County
- Passaic County
- Administrator
- Stephanie Zimmerman
Source: New Jersey state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator name from the New Jersey licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in New Jersey, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in New Jersey
- NJ FamilyCare Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS). Yes. New Jersey Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare) covers assisted living services through MLTSS for people who meet financial rules and need a nursing home level of care. The state facility search lets you filter for places that list Medicaid as a funding source. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 2.8 mi, nursing home 1.6 mi, pharmacy 1.3 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- St Mary'S General Hospital, Passaic. 2.8 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Atlas Healthcare at Daughters of Miriam, Clifton. 1.6 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey, Woodland Park. 1.3 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 1.3 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 07013 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Innovative Renal Care Woodland Park, Woodland Park, 1.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita St. Joseph'S Sjrmc Dialysis, Paterson, 2.3 miles away, straight line
Davita St. Joseph'S Paterson Dialysis, Paterson, 2.4 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 3 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 20 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 07013.
Vhs Hospice Services Of New Jersey, office in Woodland Park, 1.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Hospice Of New Jersey, LLC, office in Bloomfield, 2.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Clifton, LLC, office in Bloomfield, 4.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Gamil Makar Md LLC, Clifton. 1.0 mile away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk very low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas; in a hurricane evacuation zone
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Hurricane evacuation zone
- Passaic-E2 (Zone E: Geographical split) on the New Jersey hurricane evacuation zones (2020 hurricane evacuation study). (FEMA Region 2 / New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, map updated Jan 8, 2024)
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: very low. By hazard: hurricane relatively low, inland flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado relatively low, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- This address is in a hurricane evacuation zone. Where do residents go in an evacuation, and how do you move them?
- Your published starting price is a base rate. What would the total monthly cost be for my parent's needs?
- How much have prices gone up in each of the last three years?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
What we checked14 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations inspection records | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| New Jersey Medicaid provider list | Oct 15, 2026 | Not on the state list we checked. These lists are often incomplete. |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| Hurricane evacuation zone maps | See above | |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 6 questions families ask
What care levels does Mira Vie at Clifton offer?
Mira Vie at Clifton provides Assisted Living, Memory Support (our 'Moments Matter' program), and Respite Care.
What is the 'Moments Matter' Memory Support program?
A specialized Memory Care community with a secured enclosed courtyard, 24/7 trained staffing, music therapy, pet therapy, sensory stimulation programming, and personalized care plans.
What dining options are available?
Restaurant-style dining with chef-crafted meals overseen by a registered dietitian, a private dining room for family gatherings, and in-residence room service. Menus evolve based on resident feedback.
Does Mira Vie at Clifton have verified testimonials?
Yes. 20+ residents and family members have shared testimonials about Mira Vie at Clifton through phone interviews verified by Senior Living Alliance.
How much does Mira Vie at Clifton cost?
Assisted Living in New Jersey typically starts at $4,500 to $7,000 a month. Based on 100 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The starting prices it publishes are in the Prices section on this page.
How do I contact Mira Vie at Clifton?
Use Mira Vie at Clifton's website, miravieseniorliving.com/communities/mira-vie-at-clifton, or visit at 782 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013.
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