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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
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.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
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My mom seems to like her new home. The manager is very helpful and resourceful. The community is fairly new and well kept. There are benches outside to enjoy the green landscape. North Street Senior...
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.
Welcome to North Street Senior Residences! -1 & 2 Bedroom Senior Apartments!2017 Winner of the PACE Awards!Situated in historic downtown Elkton, North Street Senior Residences offers one and two bedroom apartments with features and amenities to suit your lifestyle. Our apartments are...
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When it comes to the value for cost we have nothing to compare against. However, what we do like the most about Brookdale Hockessin is that it is small only 54 rooms, easy to get around and staff is very...
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.
Go do the things you love and let us help with the rest.Here at our assisted living community in Hockessin, Delaware, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like meditation, you...
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We chose Brightview Mount Laurel because we had to move quickly and they had availability and the location as well. My mother is in a private room so it is good size for her. The best part about the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Brightview Mount Laurel has a lovely country estate setting as well as easy and convenient access to shopping, medical facilities and local attractions. Unique in the area, this community offers Assisted Living residences with personalized care and service as well as award-winning Alzheimer's...
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Pretty expensive. Assisted living has concerts for activities, for memory care the activities vary. Food is delicious, we have eaten there several times and its amazing. They have a chef that went to a great...
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.
The Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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Spring Village Hammonton has been a great decision for our family. The staff is not only professional and attentive but also incredibly supportive. They go out of their way to make sure both residents and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Heritage Assisted living is a family oriented senior living option that offers privacy and personal care while encouraging independence and community involvement. The Heritage family promotes independent living and preserves dignity while assuring safety and comfort. There are a variety of...
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Yearly increases not good for fixed income. Some things you may have to push yourself to have done. Also, I didn't mention there are steps for the second-floor Apartment (No elevators). I would recommend.
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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I would highly recommend them and would go there myself if I needed a place. It's a lovely community and near the shore. Great doctors and hospitals nearby. Several churches too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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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I rate all of the above a 5. The place is new construction. The staff are all amazing. The food is great. They have a very robust activity schedule. The place has a movie theater and salon on site. The value...
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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My sister was in very bad physical and mental condition when she moved into the St. Mary's -- a year ago. Their constant medication monitoring and nursing attention brought her around to a much healthier,...
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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I can't thank the staff at The Atrium enough. My mom is so happy there. [name removed] as the director is working all hours for the betterment of the residents. [name removed], the activities director, is...
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.
We are excited to introduce you to our newly renovated community. At Churchman Village, we recently completed a $1.2M renovation, bringing state-of-the-art programming, care and amenities to our residents and families. Located in Newark, DE, home to the University of Delaware, as well as a number...
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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.
Located in historic Bridgeton NJ, this 80 unit apartment complex was renovated from its original use as an old sewing factory in the 1900's. Many of the factory's employees not only remain Bridgeton residents, but currently live in the Riverwalk Senior complex. The apartment complex sits next to...
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I am happily settled here and enjoy all aspects of daily life. I especially appreciate the peaceful surroundings and friendly neighborhood residents. All the staff at Buena have been wonderfully helpful and...
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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.
The Buena Gardens is a senior apartment complex located in Minotola, New Jersey, about 30 minutes away from Atlantic City in Atlantic County. Our charming apartments are available to seniors at least 55-years old who wish to enjoy relaxing in a resort-style complex without worrying about home...
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Cost of independent living in Port Norris, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Port Norris is $4,662 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,112 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Port Norris, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Port Norris, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Port Norris
Recent reviews for independent living in Port Norris
Meadowcrest at Middletown
3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington
4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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WoodView Estates Assisted Living in Mays Landing, NJ
4.5
The staff at Woodview are amazing! They go above and beyond to care for my mother and father. I am very grateful to have them there as residents.
There could be more in-facility activities offered if possible. Also, the transportation could have more times available. The activities they have ...
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Port Norris independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Norris independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Norris, 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 Port Norris 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 Port Norris 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
30.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Port Norris 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 Port Norris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Norris 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 Port Norris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
27.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Cape May, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Parkers Bend Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Port Norris, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 204 independent living facilities near Port Norris, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Port Norris, New Jersey are Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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