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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Branchburg, NJ

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Photo of Sunrise of Bridgewater
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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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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Photo of The Delaney of Bridgewater
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.5
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28 reviews
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The activity staff are engaging and helpful. The direct care staff seem to take good care of the residents. They do not seek much family involvement and it's unclear what the individualized service plan...
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.
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Photo of Laurel Circle
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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12 reviews
9.3
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Overall I give Laurel circle an outstanding recommendation. Staff here is so kind and helpful. One of the major benefits of being here is the socialization with other residents and the activities provided....
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.
Discover Laurel Circle – full-service senior living in Bridgewater, NJ, with a unique personality and a distinct spirit. Enjoy a convenient, maintenance-free lifestyle with:-Plentiful services and amenities-An unmatched, flexible monthly dining plan-An engaging schedule of resident-organized...
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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All 5, they are wonderful. Very clean, attentive staff, just a happy place and yes we would recommend All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough works hard every day to create the best assisted living experience possible for our residents and their families. We believe that every resident, and every staff member, is a vital part of our extended family and we are dedicated to proving affordable...
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11 reviews
8.9
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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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8.7
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28 reviews
8.7
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28 reviews
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The staff are friendly and enjoy engaging the residents, putting a smile on their faces. Lots of open spaces and grounds available, very welcoming
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.
CareOne Assisted Living at Bound Brook is an assisted living community located in Bound Brook, New Jersey in Somerset County and home to just over 10,000 people. Bound Brook is a warm community with lots of local stores and shops. Residents will be able to get in their exercise, enjoy park-like...
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7.9
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7.9
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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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22 Floor plans available
7.5
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53 reviews
7.5
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53 reviews
5 star
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Facility is very nice and the staff is great. They're very caring and took good care of the residents. The food was good, too.
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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at 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.
The Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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Cost of independent living in Branchburg, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Branchburg is $6,067 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen Gardner, NJ with an average of $4,980 per month.

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

Branchburg, NJ
$6,067/mo

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

Branchburg, NJ
$6,067/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,042/mo
Independent Living
$6,067/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,037/mo
Studio
$8,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,740/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,212/mo

Senior living costs in Branchburg 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: Branchburg, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBranchburg, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,067/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,932/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,042/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Branchburg, NJ:$6,067/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Branchburg, NJ:$6,932/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Branchburg, NJ:$7,042/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Branchburg, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Branchburg and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Branchburg, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Branchburg have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Branchburg, NJ$5,683/mo$7,221/mo-21.3%
New Jersey$3,271/mo$3,033/mo+7.8%
National$2,898/mo$2,799/mo+3.5%
Branchburg, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,683/mo
2023 average cost:$7,221/mo
Percent change:-21.3%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,271/mo
2023 average cost:$3,033/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,898/mo
2023 average cost:$2,799/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Branchburg

Recent reviews for independent living in Branchburg

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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Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

5.0
We had a good tour experience with Rose Hill Assited Living. They were a second floor only full care facility. No access to outside unless family takes them out. They were all very friendly people, but we just liked the layout of a different facility better for our loved ones needs.

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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Branchburg independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Branchburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Branchburg, 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 Branchburg 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 Branchburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Branchburg, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
80%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Branchburg 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 Branchburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Branchburg, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
70%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Branchburg 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 Branchburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Branchburg, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Bridgewater, The Delaney of Bridgewater and Laurel Circle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Branchburg, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Branchburg, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Branchburg, 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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