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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 55 independent living facilities in New Providence, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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Cost of independent living in New Providence, NJ

The average cost of senior living in New Providence is $6,784 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,175 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Providence, NJ vs. nearby cities

New Providence, NJ
$6,784/mo
$6,756/mo

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

New Providence, NJ
$6,784/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Providence vs. other types of senior living

$7,578/mo
Independent Living
$6,784/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in New Providence, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,455/mo
Studio
$7,893/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,534/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,306/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in New Providence

Recent reviews for independent living in New Providence

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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The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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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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New Providence independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Providence independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Providence, 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 New Providence 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 New Providence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Providence, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New Providence 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 New Providence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Providence, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Providence 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 New Providence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Providence, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Providence, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 55 independent living facilities near New Providence, New Jersey. See the full list.

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

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