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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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I am happily settled here and enjoy all aspects of daily life. I especially appreciate the peaceful surroundings and friendly neighborhood residents. All the staff at Buena have been wonderfully helpful and...
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.
The Buena Gardens is a senior apartment complex located in Minotola, New Jersey, about 30 minutes away from Atlantic City in Atlantic County. Our charming apartments are available to seniors at least 55-years old who wish to enjoy relaxing in a resort-style complex without worrying about home...
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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.
Welcome to Ridgewood Senior Living at Historic Smithville. We are Atlantic County's newest assisted living community. We anticipate opening in early 2024 providing both assisted living and memory care options. Our sales office is open and ready to work with you. You can find us in Historic...
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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.
Welcome to Ridgewood Senior Living at Historic Smithville. We are Atlantic County's newest assisted living community. We anticipate opening in early 2024 providing both assisted living and memory care options. Our sales office is open and ready to work with you. You can find us in Historic...
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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.
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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While the building may not be new and modern, it is in a beautiful, peaceful location with walking paths. When you’re looking for a place for your loved one, you are probably are more concerned about having...
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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Cost of independent living in Rockwood, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Rockwood is $5,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford Lakes, NJ with an average of $4,210 per month.

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

Rockwood, NJ
$5,338/mo
$5,317/mo

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

Rockwood, NJ
$5,338/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$6,208/mo
Independent Living
$5,338/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,550/mo
Studio
$6,367/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,289/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,841/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 Rockwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Rockwood

United Methodist Communities Pitman

4.6
From the first step of the application process through admittance and residency, everyone that we have come in contact with at Pitman have been caring and gracious... Just nice people to deal with..

The Residence at Cherry Hill

5.0
Everything was a 5 except for dealing with their billing department and when I was having an issue with her medication management. We picked this community because of the woman, [name removed] that we met with, it does not have a confusing layout, the size of my loved ones apartment is great ...
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Summit Place in Glassboro, NJ

4.9
I would tell them it was the best decision we could have for my Mother and would definitely recommend it to them. We chose Summit Place, because it was close the Mom's home in Pitman. Also it was close to my sister. You guys were great, in helping me find a place for My Mom. [names removed] were ...
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Rockwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockwood, 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 Rockwood 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 Rockwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockwood, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockwood 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 Rockwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockwood, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockwood 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 Rockwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockwood, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
40%
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Traditions of Cross Keys, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Parkers Bend Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rockwood, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 33 independent living facilities near Rockwood, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Rockwood, New Jersey are Traditions of Cross Keys and The Terraces at Seacrest Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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