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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cranford, NJ
The cost of independent living in Cranford is about $6,774 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 803 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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I really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Cranford, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Cranford is $6,774 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,239 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cranford, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cranford, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cranford, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Cranford
Recent reviews for independent living in Cranford
The Brielle in Staten Island, NY
5.0
The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.
Arbor Terrace Mountainside
5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination.
Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ
4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Cranford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cranford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cranford, 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 Cranford 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 Cranford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cranford, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Cranford 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 Cranford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
42%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cranford 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 Cranford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
45.6%
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Sunrise of Madison, Atria Forest Hills and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cranford, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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