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Photo of The Delaney of Bridgewater
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1010 Floor plans available
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They were super easy to work with. [name removed] went over everything with my sister and I on a virtual tour, and then gave Mom, myself and my siblings a wonderful in person tour, including lunch where the...
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 Sunrise of Bridgewater
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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This was a rather stressful experience of living our elderly father into Sunrise (for him and us) Unfortunately, he only lasted about six weeks and passed. He was never happy there but that is most likely...
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 Laurel Circle
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66 Floor plans available
9.3
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The staff are the most helpful and welcoming. Staff and residents alike are friendly and eager to help you transition smoothly. There are a variety of fitness activities daily as well as entertainment and...
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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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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44 reviews
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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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Photo of Independence Manor at Hunterdon
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11 reviews
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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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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.8
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54 reviews
7.8
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54 reviews
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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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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
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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.
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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31 reviews
2.5
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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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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.
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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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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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.
We provide safe housing for high functioning clients that are unable to live alone in the community.
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Heath Village has senior living houses or apartments for 55+. From there you can go to the next level of care which is Heath House or The Meadows. They recently built a brand new facility across the street...
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.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Heath Village, a unique retirement community with more than 40 years experience, located in Morris County. Our beautiful 200+ acre campus is comprised of 250 independent apartments and cottages, a 40-bed residential health care facility and a...

Cost of independent living in Mc Pherson, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Mc Pherson is $5,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Stewartsville, NJ with an average of $3,927 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Pherson, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Mc Pherson, NJ
$5,793/mo

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

Mc Pherson, NJ
$5,793/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Pherson, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,763/mo
Independent Living
$5,793/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Pherson, NJ, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,715/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,408/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,757/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Pherson 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: Mc Pherson, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Pherson, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,793/mo$6,142/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$6,592/mo$7,126/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$6,763/mo$7,192/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Mc Pherson, NJ:$5,793/mo
New Jersey:$6,142/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Pherson, NJ:$6,592/mo
New Jersey:$7,126/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Mc Pherson, NJ:$6,763/mo
New Jersey:$7,192/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Pherson

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Pherson

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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Arbor Terrace Morris Plains

5.0
The staff are so very nice and caring to the needs of the residents. The community is clean and maintained. They offer excellent meals with a nice variety for the residents.They offer activities for the residents who are wanting to participate. I would highly recommend this community for the ...
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Fellowship Village a CCRC in Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0
We moved in to Fellowship Senior Living in [date removed]. We are very pleased with our decision to move to FSL. The residents and staff have been extremely welcoming and we enjoy the strong, warm social life in the community. The quality of the food is excellent with many choices in both the ...
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Mc Pherson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Pherson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Pherson, 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 Mc Pherson 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 Mc Pherson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Pherson, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Pherson 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 Mc Pherson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Pherson, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Pherson 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 Mc Pherson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Pherson, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
84.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.9%
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The Delaney of Bridgewater, Sunrise of Bridgewater and Laurel Circle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Pherson, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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