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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Piscataway, NJ
If you’re looking for independent living in the Piscataway area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Piscataway. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 32 independent living facilities in Piscataway, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marion Section, Journal Square and Bergen Section.
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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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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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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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...
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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Cost of independent living in Piscataway, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Piscataway is $6,846 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Center, NJ with an average of $5,987 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Piscataway, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Piscataway
Recent reviews for independent living in Piscataway
Sunrise of Morris Plains
4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.
The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ
5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.
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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Piscataway independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Piscataway independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Piscataway, 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 Piscataway 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 Piscataway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Piscataway, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Piscataway 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 Piscataway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Piscataway, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Piscataway 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 Piscataway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Madison, Sunrise of Marlboro and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Piscataway, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Piscataway, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Piscataway, New Jersey are Sunrise of Madison, Sunrise of Marlboro and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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