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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Matawan, NJ

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Photo of Sunrise of Marlboro
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.9
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58 reviews
9.9
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The staff and management where great. The restaurant was great as well. Nice setting overall and the rooms were very nice as well.
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.
Popular Activities:FOX led physical therapy exercise classes held twice a week along with Sing Fit exercise essential programs, weekly Shabbat services every Friday afternoon led by visiting Rabbi, weekly Poker games, quarterly "Bingo Funny Money" store, baking/food prep programs, bi weekly lunch...
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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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35 reviews
9.6
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35 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I stayed there for one month. Eàch category is a FIVE PLUS. The staff who helped me daily, physical therapists who helped me several times a week and the food. The atmosphere was positive.
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 Sunrise of Lincroft, where we currently have limited suites available in our Memory Care and Assisted Living neighborhoods. Nestled just 1.5 miles off Exit 109 of the Garden State Parkway, our community boasts a tranquil and residential atmosphere that sets us apart.To truly understand...
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9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
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My mom just passed away. I have nothing but good things to say about CareOne. They are great. Cared for my mom like family. My dad is still there and no complaints.
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.
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Photo of The Heritage of Clara Barton
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9.5
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49 reviews
9.5
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49 reviews
5 star
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It is filled with caring, friendly professionals, it encourages resident participation in activities and it is spotless. . I would definitely recommend. The building is nestled in an adorable town which...
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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9.5
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14 reviews
9.5
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14 reviews
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[name removed]the Executive Director, and his team are absolutely the best! I would definitely recommend Mira Vie East Brunswick!
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 Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...
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Photo of Sunrise of East Brunswick
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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73 reviews
9.3
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73 reviews
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5 for the care and staff 4 for the lack of outside activities and walking club that were described at our meetings before we chose the facility. All in all it have been a good experience and I would...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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19 reviews
9.1
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19 reviews
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Mira Vie is okay. My ex-husband never was and obviously still is difficult. However, l feel they need more staff, not only for the patients' care, but also for maintenance of the facility. But, I have...
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 Chelsea at Manalapan offers the very best of town and country assisted living.Located in the beautiful town of Manalapan, Monmouth County, fine shopping and dining are literally at our front door, surrounded by beautiful views of peaceful countryside and farmland. Step outside and relax under...
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9.0
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60 reviews
9.0
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60 reviews
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Everyone who works here really seems to care about my mother’s well being. The staff is always smiling and asking how she is doing. They want to make sure she is happy and satisfied with her living...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an elegant residential environment. We deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Sunrise Principles of Service, we afford families peace-of-mind by providing our residents with...
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8.8
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44 reviews
8.8
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44 reviews
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I would give a five to each of those categories, without hesitation. The staff all seem like they like their jobs and they want to be there. They treat the residents with the utmost respect and friendliness.
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.
Arbor Terrace Middletown offers the best in senior living in New Jersey's beautiful town of Middletown. You'll find all the comforts of home with the amenities of a retirement community at Arbor Terrace. Leave behind the worries of home ownership and enjoy a vibrant community of peers and...
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6.0
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21 reviews
6.0
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21 reviews
5 star
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We think they have done very well with the meals and dining service. We appreciate their attention to detail, they make sure our loved one is well taken care of. They check on her constantly and really take...
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.
Atrium Senior Living is an assisted living community in the close-knit suburban area of Matawan, New Jersey. This quiet, charming area is comprised of two large lakes, acres of lush green grass and trees, and a variety of outdoor activities to keep our residents happy and healthy.The peaceful...
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5 star
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Dove's Haven to me is really like a boarding house. The staff is friendly and seem helpful. The environment is warm and comfortable. It is clean and well-kept. There are only five or six residents here, I...
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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8.2
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5 reviews
8.2
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5 reviews
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My husband who has dementia was well cared for. Good food, great staff, clean. Lovely, safe facility. They treated all of our family like family. He was only there for two weeks respite care but I would...
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 Willows at Holmdel is an elegant assisted living community created with the needs of seniors in mind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a warm and caring place to call home. With just sixty apartments and a separate fourteen apartment community for those who...
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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.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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Upon our arrival at Bayside Manor, we found it to be clean and inviting. Both staff and residents were very friendly and helpful. We met the facilities administrator and we were pleased to find out that...
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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of The Atrium at Navesink Harbor
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Matawan, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Matawan is $6,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Little Silver, NJ with an average of $5,924 per month.

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

Matawan, NJ
$6,375/mo
$6,412/mo

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

Matawan, NJ
$6,375/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,193/mo
Independent Living
$6,375/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,469/mo
Studio
$6,765/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,258/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,256/mo

Senior living costs in Matawan 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: Matawan, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMatawan, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,375/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,195/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,193/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Matawan, NJ:$6,375/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Matawan, NJ:$7,195/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Matawan, NJ:$7,193/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Matawan, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Matawan 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
Matawan, NJ$1,596/mo$1,567/mo+1.9%
New Jersey$2,917/mo$3,069/mo-5.0%
National$2,814/mo$2,774/mo+1.4%
Matawan, NJ
2024 average cost:$1,596/mo
2023 average cost:$1,567/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$2,917/mo
2023 average cost:$3,069/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Matawan

Recent reviews for independent living in Matawan

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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Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Matawan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Matawan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Matawan, 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 Matawan 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 Matawan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Matawan, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
64.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Matawan 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 Matawan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Matawan, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Matawan 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 Matawan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Matawan, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
52.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.7%
47%
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Sunrise of Marlboro, Sunrise of Lincroft and The Heritage of Clara Barton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Matawan, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 21 independent living facilities near Matawan, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Matawan, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Sunrise of Sheepshead and Brighton Gardens of Edison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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