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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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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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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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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Cost of independent living in Lower Fairmount, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Lower Fairmount is $7,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $3,847 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lower Fairmount, NJ vs. nearby cities

Lower Fairmount, NJ
$7,431/mo
$7,424/mo

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

Lower Fairmount, NJ
$7,431/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lower Fairmount vs. other types of senior living

$6,461/mo
Independent Living
$7,431/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lower Fairmount, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,858/mo
Studio
$8,079/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,634/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,158/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Lower Fairmount

Recent reviews for independent living in Lower Fairmount

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
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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Sunrise of Westfield

5.0
I am the relative of a former resident. We moved my uncle one into the Sunrise of Westfield. We met with [name removed] during this process. Making a life decision of this nature is not an easy thing to do. [name removed] helped us through the process....... [name removed] was a genuine ...
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Arbor Terrace Morris Plains

5.0
The staff are so very nice and caring to the needs of the residents. The community is clean and maintained. They offer excellent meals with a nice variety for the residents.They offer activities for the residents who are wanting to participate. I would highly recommend this community for the ...
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Lower Fairmount independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Fairmount independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Fairmount, 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 Lower Fairmount 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 Lower Fairmount partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Fairmount, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Fairmount 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 Lower Fairmount communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Fairmount, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Fairmount 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 Lower Fairmount offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Fairmount, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.3%
40%
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Sunrise of Madison, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Mira Vie Montville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lower Fairmount, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Lower Fairmount, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lower Fairmount, New Jersey are Sunrise of Madison, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Brighton Gardens of Mountainside. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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