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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shirley, NJ

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Photo of Traditions of Cross KeysCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.8
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72 reviews
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We have been overall happy with the Traditions. I think they could do a little better to have more interaction with the residents. However, we would recommend this community to other families based on 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.
Spacious living suits with enclosed courtyards and paved walking trails highlight Traditions of Cross Keys, located in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. History buffs and antique collectors know that Glassboro got its name from the successful glass industry is a part of its past....
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
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85 reviews
9.6
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85 reviews
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Staff very helpful. Easy to move into apartment. Nurse was definitely helpful when assisting mom going to hospital. CV should implement a more efficient program for meal pickup. Plus a cheaper program...
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.
Let Cardinal Village take the worry out of your retirement years.   Our community design is all on one level. We offer a selection of apartment styles to fit your needs; all with no entrance fees and a month to month lease.   Our nondenominational community offers peace of mind and...
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9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
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The facility is welcoming and fun. There is a daily calendar full of a variety of activities. The dining room is elegant and the food is delicious. The nurse's station is easily accessible and the nurses are...
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.
Washington Township Senor Living is conveniently located across from Jefferson Health System. We are quietly set back in a wooded setting away from the hustle and bustle, yet totally accessible to specialty care. Our community was built 20+ years ago. Along with a great reputation, another...
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9.0
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22 reviews
9.0
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22 reviews
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The entire staff is accessible and very friendly. Everyone is willing to help. The facility is excellent. They did a great job making it look like a home. The fireplace is a nice touch.
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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9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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16 reviews
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Juniper is so clean. The staff is phenomenal. They take care of my mom’s needs immediately and it’s a bright and happy facility with lots of lots of activities and happy people.
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.
Juniper Village at Washington Square welcomes seniors into a tranquil environment for quality independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. With waterfront views and modern amenities, this luxurious, multi-story community building feels reminiscent of an upscale resort. Enjoy the...
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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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26 reviews
8.6
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26 reviews
5 star
54%
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I would highly recommend it all American, it would be helpful to know ahead of time that in the memory care unit patient's personal hygiene needs needed to be provided by the family. Things like toilet...
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 All American Assisted Living at Washington Township, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care, every aspect of...
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8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
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I know the staff is attentive and my father will be cared for. He likes the food. That's huge. Everyone is very approachable there.
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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8.2
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8.2
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31 reviews
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My loved one is currently a resident at Summit Place and overall the experience has been good. The staff are pleasant. The facility is clean and welcoming.
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.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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8.2
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14 reviews
8.2
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14 reviews
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The small friendly environment helps residents acclimate and make friends. There are several activities every day. The nursing staff is very attentive.
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.
Please see below a brief overview of our beautiful community! Terraces at Parke Place is an intimate senior living community nestled in the heart of Gloucester County! We firmly believe in fostering senior independence and allowing our residents the freedom to exercise autonomy, while offering...
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33 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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8 reviews
5 star
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My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket
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.
Maurice House is the preferred Assisted Living community in Millville, New Jersey. Maurice House offers residents a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable life. We would love for you to visit us with your family and loved ones and see for yourself! With Maurice House's...
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Photo of Spring Oak at Vineland
1212 Photos available
7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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8 reviews
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My brother never complained. It was very clean, and had friendly people. I myself, loved it. It's a very nice place. Thank you for your help. I would recommend to others.
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.
Spring Oak at Vineland is an assisted living community located in Vineland, NJ. The city of Vineland is located in Cumberland County and home to about 60,600 people. Vineland is a small town with lots of shops and stores where residents can enjoy running errands and doing their shopping, going...
Photo of United Methodist Communities Pitman
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
2.0
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11 reviews
2.0
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11 reviews
5 star
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The staff are very friendly and try to really get to know their clientele. They're easy to talk to. If you have any questions about anything (billing, nursing, etc.) or if you need anything, they get back...
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.
Pitman Manor is part of United Methodist Homes of NJ, which has been in operation since 1907. We believe in keeping our residents physically and financially independent as long as possible. To do this, we offer all levels of care and a financial promise that no resident is asked to leave if...
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88 Photos available
2.0
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39 reviews
2.0
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39 reviews
5 star
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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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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3.0
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3.0
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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.
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...
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.
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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.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shirley, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $4,313 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,103 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shirley, NJ vs. nearby cities

Shirley, NJ
$4,313/mo
$4,561/mo
$4,281/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shirley, NJ vs. the state and national average

Shirley, NJ
$4,313/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shirley vs. other types of senior living

$5,385/mo
Independent Living
$4,313/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shirley, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,811/mo
Studio
$5,637/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,761/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,771/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shirley over time

Shirley, NJNJ stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Shirley

Recent reviews for independent living in Shirley

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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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Shirley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.1%
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Traditions of Cross Keys, Foulk Living and Cardinal Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shirley, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Shirley, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shirley, New Jersey are Traditions of Cross Keys and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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