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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Rockaway, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Rockaway is $6,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $6,281 per month.

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

Rockaway, NJ
$6,706/mo
$6,754/mo

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

Rockaway, NJ
$6,706/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$7,409/mo
Independent Living
$6,706/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,551/mo
Studio
$7,383/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,203/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,174/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Rockaway

Recent reviews for independent living in Rockaway

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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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Rockaway independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockaway independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway 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 Rockaway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockaway, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockaway 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 Rockaway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockaway, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockaway 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 Rockaway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockaway, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
40%
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Sunrise of Madison, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Fellowship Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rockaway, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Rockaway, New Jersey. See the full list.

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

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