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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hunterdon County, NJ

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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Right from the beginning [name removed] has been an integral part of why my mom landed at Brandywine Assisted Living at Howell, NJ. [name removed] pays close attention to details in assisting your needs for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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All of the staff were so kind and friendly. It was very clean and the food is good. I knew the moment we toured the facility that this was where I wanted to send my mother-in-law. [name removed] and [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sanatoga Court and Sanatoga Center, two Genesis HealthCare facilities located on the same campus, offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing options.Sanatoga Court Senior Living offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome Home to The Mews at Annandale!$500 Security Deposit. Limited Time Offer, Restrictions Apply The Mews at Annandale, a new luxury community located in historic Annandale, NJ right off Route 78 offers the best in suburban living. Our apartments are one and two bedrooms containing modern,...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We provide safe housing for high functioning clients that are unable to live alone in the community.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Abington Manor is located in the gorgeous rolling hills of Morgan Hill in Williams Township south of Easton Pennsylvania. We are easily accessible from the I- 78, Route 33, Route 22 and Route 611.Enriching the lives of our residents is our underlying philosophy . we are committed to providing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Abington Manor is located in the gorgeous rolling hills of Morgan Hill in Williams Township south of Easton Pennsylvania. We are easily accessible from the I- 78, Route 33, Route 22 and Route 611.Enriching the lives of our residents is our underlying philosophy . we are committed to providing...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Heath Village has senior living houses or apartments for 55+. From there you can go to the next level of care which is Heath House or The Meadows. They recently built a brand new facility across the street...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Heath Village, a unique retirement community with more than 40 years experience, located in Morris County. Our beautiful 200+ acre campus is comprised of 250 independent apartments and cottages, a 40-bed residential health care facility and a...
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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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The private rooms and bathrooms are very nice, we wanted our loved one to have some personal space. The community was very clean, and the staff all seem friendly. It doesn't feel like a nursing home, it's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Easton Home is a Presbyterian senior living community. Residents are encouraged to live as independently as possible in this Victorian Mansion. Our Lehigh Valley location is like a bed and breakfast. Residents will be able to enjoy many planned activities, while still designing their own...
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I need to place my husband in an assisted living facility as a respite stay as I went away on business. He recently just had a knee replacement and I could not leave him alone, he needed around-the-clock...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the serene landscape of historic Princeton, Acorn glen offers a unique and stately residence for those individuals accustomed to distinctive living. We strive to provide a community that welcomes visits from family and friends and invites our residents to sustain their dignified and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Hunterdon County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hunterdon County is $5,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $3,847 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hunterdon County, NJ vs. nearby counties

Hunterdon County, NJ
$5,365/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hunterdon County, NJ vs. the state and national average

Hunterdon County, NJ
$5,365/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hunterdon County vs. other types of senior living

$6,256/mo
Independent Living
$5,365/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hunterdon County, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,486/mo
Studio
$6,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,176/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,663/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hunterdon County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hunterdon County

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

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The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ

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I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.

Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

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First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Hunterdon County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hunterdon County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hunterdon County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hunterdon County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Hunterdon County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Hunterdon County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Hunterdon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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36.6%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hunterdon County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Hunterdon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
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27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Traditions of Hanover, The Belvedere and Arbour Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hunterdon County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 729 independent living facilities near Hunterdon County, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Hunterdon County, New Jersey are Traditions of Hanover, The Belvedere and Arbour Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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