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zipAveragecost: $7,395

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Photo of Bentley Commons at Paragon Village
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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51 reviews
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It was for me! And I have moved since. Wasn't happy with the food. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't recommend Paragon Village, but everyone there seems to be pretty happy.
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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9.0
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They are very attentive to details, caring, addresses concerns right away and in a timely manner. Keep up to date with our dad condition. Look out for the patient's best interest, I would even stay there if...
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.
Bryan Manor is a senior residential care home nestled on 36 acres in scenic Chester. It offers residents a cozy, safe, and supportive environment. It's smaller than other facilities and seniors quickly adapt to the family-centric care. The residents enjoy interacting with each other and the...
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The night staff that I interacted with every night while my father was in hospice care were absolutely wonderful. They were not only careful and sweet to my father, but they were very kind to me and my...
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.
The House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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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Cost of independent living in Parker, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Parker is $7,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $3,839 per month.

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

Parker, NJ
$7,395/mo
$7,434/mo

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

Parker, NJ
$7,395/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$8,062/mo
Independent Living
$7,395/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,050/mo
Studio
$6,763/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,359/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,549/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Senior living costs in Parker 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: Parker, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeParker, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$7,395/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,898/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$8,062/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Parker, NJ:$7,395/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Parker, NJ:$7,898/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Parker, NJ:$8,062/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Parker, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Parker 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
Parker, NJ$4,595/mo$3,514/mo+30.8%
New Jersey$3,697/mo$3,245/mo+13.9%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
Parker, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,595/mo
2023 average cost:$3,514/mo
Percent change:+30.8%
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 Parker

Recent reviews for independent living in Parker

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 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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Parker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parker, 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 Parker 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 Parker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parker, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Parker 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 Parker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parker, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parker 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 Parker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parker, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bentley Commons at Paragon Village, Bryan Manor and Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepherd are the top-rated independent living facilities near Parker, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Parker, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Parker, New Jersey are Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Brighton Gardens of Edison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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