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The cost of independent living in Clearwater is about $7,449 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 113 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.

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Photo of The Chelsea at Sparta
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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15 reviews
9.7
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15 reviews
5 star
74%
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The Chelsea is a very friendly and warm place. The staff is great. My mom complains about the food but I have not personally tasted it. The activity director tries to run trips and do fun things. I have been...
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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Photo of Mt. Arlington Senior Living
88 Photos available
9.4
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30 reviews
9.4
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30 reviews
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My sister is very happy there. It's close to my home so I could visit. Also my mother in law was there prior to her death in Memory Care .
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.
Welcome to Mt Arlington Senior Living. Mt. Arlington Senior Living sits high on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills and wooded landscape surrounding the community. The Community is located just minutes from local shopping, restaurants, Lake Hopatcong, places of worship, and...
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Photo of Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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18 reviews
8.4
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18 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
22%
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It's small and very homey. Not an overwhelming environment to adjust to. It's important to develop a relationship with the staff and help them understand your loved one's needs. Don't assume they know.
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.
Bentley Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the tranquil neighborhoods of Branchville, Sussex County, New Jersey. If you are looking for a community located in a peaceful neighborhood for yourself or your loved ones look no further than Bentley Assisted Living at...
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Photo of Westwind Manor
1111 Photos available
7.2
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16 reviews
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16 reviews
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I would definitely recommend Westwind. The staff is great and treat my father, and me when visiting, like family. They are always available to take my calls and provide updates on his condition. They 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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
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Photo of Merriam Casa Bella
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My dad receives excellent care, his room is large and extremely clean. He receives wonderful assistance all day. The food is home cooked, portions are large, soups, bacon eggs for breakfast, pancakes,...
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.
Merriam Casa Bella is an assisted living community located in Newton, NJ. The city of Newton is located in Sussex County and home to about 8,000 people. Newton is a small community with lots of restaurants, shops and community events.Merriam Casa Bella is committed to giving our residents the...
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: 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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...
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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Cost of independent living in Clearwater, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Clearwater is $7,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountain Lake, NJ with an average of $4,533 per month.

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

Clearwater, NJ
$7,449/mo
$7,619/mo
$7,204/mo

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

Clearwater, NJ
$7,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

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

$6,804/mo
Independent Living
$7,449/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,386/mo
Studio
$5,826/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,590/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Clearwater

Recent reviews for independent living in Clearwater

CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living

5.0
Incredibly warm, caring staff across the board. Directors, [name removed] and [name removed]are available and I love to watch them interact with residents. [name removed], head of nursing, is professional, proficient and has heart of gold. Activities are creative and plentiful! My brother won a ...
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Summer Hill Apartments - NO LONGER EXISTS in Wayne, NJ

5.0
Summer Hill Apartments is a very nice place, I am very pleased with it! The staff here were very friendly and very helpful throughout the whole process. They gave me all sorts of information during the tour, and had answers for any questions I asked them. After I moved in they provided me with ...
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Belle Reve Senior Living Community in Milford, PA

4.5
We are very pleased and comforted by the care our family member receives. The facility is very clean, the food excellent but the staff puts it out of the park. Our only regret is that our family member wasn't here first instead of the previous facility. There is so much guilt when you have to ...
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Clearwater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clearwater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clearwater, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Clearwater 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 Clearwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clearwater, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clearwater 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 Clearwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clearwater, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.6%
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