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10 Best Independent Living Communities in De Kays, NJ

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Photo of Mira Vie West Milford
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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46 reviews
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My aunt was very pleased with this facility. I live three states away so did not observe much myself. But she felt the staff was attentive to her needs and the food was good. She enjoyed the outdoor patio...
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.
The Chelsea at Bald Eagle is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...
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9.5
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9.5
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Staff in the EHU is exceptionally caring and seems to always have time to speak with me about my loved one. I have only eaten the food a few times and it was what I would expect in a school cafeteria. It...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Glen Arden, seniors 62 and older enjoy an active, independent lifestyle, with the assurance of available long-term care.As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Glen Arden gives you peace of mind by providing quality care as your needs change over time. This comes with the assurance that all...
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Photo of The Carlucci Home
55 Photos available
9.4
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17 reviews
9.4
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Staff are gentle and caring. Food is simple and filling, morning activity is encouraged. There is not a lot of different spaces, but that's what makes it safe for my mom. It's a homey feel.
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.
The Carlucci Home The Carlucci Home is an assisted living community for senior women located in Port Jervis, Orange County, New York. Port Jervis, which is situated at the junction of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is a beautiful city that offers a rich history and an abundance of...
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Photo of Promenade at Tuxedo Place
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9.0
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46 reviews
9.0
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46 reviews
5 star
35%
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3 star
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What we like the most about the community is that its very quiet and peaceful. Yes, we would most definitely recommend Promenade at Tuxedo Place to other families based on the experience so far. I have had...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 historic Tuxedo Park, New York in the Ramapo Mountains, Elant at Tuxedo Place offers residents a refreshing retirement alternative.  With 44 independent and 56 assistive living apartment homes, Tuxedo Place meets a variety of  lifestyle needs and preferences. Affordable...
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8.7
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19 reviews
8.7
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19 reviews
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Very caring, supportive staff who routinely connect with residents and family members, keeping us updated on issues of concern. The nursing staff is very diligent in coordinating and arranging for care and...
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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
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7.7
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43 reviews
7.7
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[name removed] was awesome /extremely helpful!! [name removed] went above and beyond visiting my family member at rehab getting information that was needed when I was unable to. She also helped with...
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.
The Promenade at Middletown is an assisted living community located in Middletown, NY. Our beautiful community is dedicated to the happy living of our residents. We offer a variety of amenities and pleasures for our community for residents. Assisted living has never been so wonderful for...
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We chose The W because out of the ones that I looked into, it was a smaller facility and we figured that would be the best fit for him. They are not allowing any visitors inside of the facility yet due to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...
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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Photo of South East Towers Housing
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in De Kays, NJ

The average cost of senior living in De Kays is $6,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernon Center, NJ with an average of $5,942 per month.

Independent living costs in De Kays, NJ, vs. nearby cities

De Kays, NJ
$6,869/mo
$5,972/mo

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

De Kays, NJ
$6,869/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in De Kays, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,629/mo
Independent Living
$6,869/mo

Independent living costs in De Kays, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,020/mo
Studio
$4,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,349/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,590/mo

Senior living costs in De Kays 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: De Kays, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Kays, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,869/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,485/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
De Kays, NJ:$6,869/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
De Kays, NJ:$7,485/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
De Kays, NJ:$7,629/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in De Kays, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in De Kays 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 De Kays, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in De Kays 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
De Kays, NJ$3,450/mo$2,773/mo+24.4%
New Jersey$3,241/mo$3,285/mo-1.3%
National$3,006/mo$2,859/mo+5.1%
De Kays, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,450/mo
2023 average cost:$2,773/mo
Percent change:+24.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,241/mo
2023 average cost:$3,285/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,006/mo
2023 average cost:$2,859/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 De Kays

Recent reviews for independent living in De Kays

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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Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake

3.8
We chose this community because of the care provided, it was also close to where we live. It looked very accommodating for what mom needed. The room sizes were fair, not extraordinary but it was spacious enough for what my mom needed. I would say this is a good place overall, but read the fine ...
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De Kays independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kays independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kays, 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 De Kays 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 De Kays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Kays, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kays 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 De Kays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Kays, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kays 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 De Kays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Kays, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47%
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