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The cost of independent living in Ballingers Mill is about $4,127 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 381 options.

Read 9087 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Wilmington, New Castle and Media.

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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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.
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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.
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.
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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My Mother in law was here and her apartment was so nice and clean. Frank is a wonderful apartment manager there and its very well kept and clean. Wonderful senior apartments.
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 View at Oak Crest is an independant living facility for seniors 62 and older.
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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.
Senior living is perfected at Perryman Station with an impeccable set of features and amenities. We offer spacious 1 & 2 bedroom floorplans with washer/dryer hook-ups in each apartment, dishwasher, disposal, microwave and internet access. Our amenities include a central laundry room,...
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Cost of independent living in Ballingers Mill, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ballingers Mill is $4,127 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camden, NJ with an average of $3,735 per month.

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

Ballingers Mill, NJ
$4,127/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Ballingers Mill, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,959/mo
Independent Living
$4,127/mo

Independent living costs in Ballingers Mill, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,107/mo
Studio
$3,161/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,849/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,161/mo

Senior living costs in Ballingers Mill 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: Ballingers Mill, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallingers Mill, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,127/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,367/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,959/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Ballingers Mill, NJ:$4,127/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Ballingers Mill, NJ:$6,367/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Ballingers Mill, NJ:$7,959/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Ballingers Mill, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ballingers Mill 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 average 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
Ballingers Mill, NJ$3,760/mo$3,555/mo+5.7%
New Jersey$4,201/mo$4,491/mo-6.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Ballingers Mill, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,555/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,201/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Ballingers Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Ballingers Mill

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
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

Ballingers Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballingers Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballingers Mill, 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 Ballingers Mill 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 Ballingers Mill 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
34.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballingers Mill 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 Ballingers Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballingers Mill 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 Ballingers Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52%
47.7%
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