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Photo of Sunrise of Bridgewater
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66 Floor plans available
9.7
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31 reviews
9.7
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31 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
29%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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Staff is great, very helpful and friendly. Food is good (per my dad). He started in an assisted living medium studio- plenty of room. Currently in a small studio in memory care - a little tight, but that's...
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.
Sunrise of Bridgewater opened its doors in March of 2019. We have a highly tenured team, with several department managers being with Sunrise for 20+
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8.9
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11 reviews
8.9
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11 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
9%
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9%
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0%
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The combination of the warmth, approachability, and responsiveness of the staff and the beauty , warmth and most importantly functionality (livability) of the physical environment - really makes Independence...
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.
*We are proud to have earned New Jersey state's "Advanced Standing" designation for quality!*Independence Manor is dedicated to providing the personal services and health care to individuals who may need help with some of their aspects of daily living. Our programs, policies and procedures were...
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7.9
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30 reviews
7.9
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30 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
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17%
1 star
10%
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Hello this is [name removed] and I love the Chelsea. They are very good and they have wonderful people working here everybody’s good and [removed] I guess. My favorite part is the activity room with all the...
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.
Located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, The Chelsea at Bridgewater is conveniently located in a peaceful, serene wooded area in Somerset County. Residents enjoy personalized assisted living services in private and semiprivate suites in a variety of attractive styles. Residents are welcome to...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
Provides: Assisted 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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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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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Cost of independent living in Bissell, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Bissell is $7,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $3,839 per month.

Independent living costs in Bissell, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Bissell, NJ
$7,325/mo
$7,434/mo

Independent living costs in Bissell, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Bissell, NJ
$7,325/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Bissell, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$8,199/mo
Independent Living
$7,325/mo

Independent living costs in Bissell, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,969/mo
Studio
$8,924/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,783/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,333/mo

Senior living costs in Bissell vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bissell, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBissell, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$7,325/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,926/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$8,199/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bissell, NJ:$7,325/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bissell, NJ:$7,926/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bissell, NJ:$8,199/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Bissell

Recent reviews for independent living in Bissell

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 Basking Ridge

4.5
I really did some amazing research, going to about nine facilities to find the perfect place for my mom. We are very happy with our decision at the Residence at Basking Ridge. Communication seems to be a problem, but they did just open in October so I have to be patient. Looking at the big ...
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Brandywine at Serenade Princeton

5.0
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 care. The administrative staff went above and beyond to make sure all of my needs were ...
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Bissell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bissell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bissell, 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 Bissell 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 Bissell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bissell, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
60%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bissell 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 Bissell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bissell, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bissell 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 Bissell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bissell, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Bridgewater, Independence Manor at Hunterdon and Mira Vie at Greenknoll are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bissell, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Bissell, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bissell, New Jersey are Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Brighton Gardens of Edison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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