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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Newark, NJ

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When my sister-in-law came to LNH she weighed 90 lbs and I was preparing for the end. She has suffered from dementia since [date removed]. She was in another facility that wouldn't accept her back from...
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.
Little Nursing Home is a rehabilitation center located in the beautiful township of Montclair, New Jersey, which is in Essex county. The area is very charming, and the residents will find that there is always something going on there. Whether the community band is playing at the high school, the...
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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.
Park Lane at Sea View sets a new standard in independent living for 62+ seniors in Staten Island, NY. Set in a lushly landscaped, park-like setting, Park Lane features two meticulously restored landmark buildings boasting every modern amenity and convenience. Our unique suite of services allows...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
VillageCare at 46 & Ten respects your independence and privacy while providing basic services that foster an urban lifestyle of comfort and quality. What separates us from the rest are the people who live and work here, the city we call home and the culture that thrives all around us....
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My Mom entered this facility 2 years ago in the Assisted Living section and is now in it's Memory Care Unit. After working in the Healthcare Industry for nearly 40 years, I think I'm a good judge of good or...
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 the city of Passaic, this Medicaid friendly facility, which includes a secure Dementia neighborhood, is physically attached to a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility of the same name and under the same family ownership since the 1960's. At Chestnut Hill Residence Assisted Living, we...
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I would rate them all 5. It's been a great experience! The superintendent is fabulous. [name removed] in the leasing office is very sweet, helpful and responsive. They seem very caring there and all of the...
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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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
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.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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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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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community and...
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: 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
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.
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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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: 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 Newark, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Newark is $6,306 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $5,964 per month.

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

Newark, NJ
$6,306/mo
$6,257/mo

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

Newark, NJ
$6,306/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,182/mo
Independent Living
$6,306/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,762/mo
Studio
$8,368/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,727/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,767/mo

Senior living costs in Newark 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: Newark, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewark, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,306/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,132/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,182/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Newark, NJ:$6,306/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Newark, NJ:$7,132/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Newark, NJ:$7,182/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Newark, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Newark 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
Newark, NJ$3,317/mo$3,533/mo-6.1%
New Jersey$3,285/mo$2,966/mo+10.8%
National$2,859/mo$2,813/mo+1.7%
Newark, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,317/mo
2023 average cost:$3,533/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,285/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,859/mo
2023 average cost:$2,813/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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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 Newark

Recent reviews for independent living in Newark

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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Newark independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newark independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newark, 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 Newark 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 Newark 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
27.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Newark 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 Newark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newark, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newark 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 Newark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newark, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
47%
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