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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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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.
The Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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 Montclair Inn is operated by Montclair Shared Housing Association, a not-for-profit corporation with a broad base of volunteers interested in developing affordable, dignified housing solutions.The Inn provides a gracious living environment for 22 well single seniors over 62 who meet...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Moonachie, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Moonachie is $6,415 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Guttenberg, NJ with an average of $5,984 per month.

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

Moonachie, NJ
$6,415/mo
$6,381/mo

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

Moonachie, NJ
$6,415/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,252/mo
Independent Living
$6,415/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,474/mo
Studio
$8,692/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,372/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,174/mo

Senior living costs in Moonachie 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: Moonachie, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMoonachie, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,415/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,204/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,252/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Moonachie, NJ:$6,415/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Moonachie, NJ:$7,204/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Moonachie, NJ:$7,252/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Moonachie, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Moonachie 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
Moonachie, NJ$4,009/mo$3,691/mo+8.6%
New Jersey$3,697/mo$3,245/mo+13.9%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
Moonachie, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,009/mo
2023 average cost:$3,691/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,697/mo
2023 average cost:$3,245/mo
Percent change:+13.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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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 Moonachie

Recent reviews for independent living in Moonachie

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 St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Moonachie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Moonachie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Moonachie, 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 Moonachie 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 Moonachie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Moonachie 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 Moonachie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Moonachie, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Moonachie 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 Moonachie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Moonachie, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
47%
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Van Dyk Park Place, Atria Forest Hills and Atria West 86 are the top-rated independent living facilities near Moonachie, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 95 independent living facilities near Moonachie, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Moonachie, New Jersey are Atria Forest Hills, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Sunrise of Sheepshead. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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