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The cost of independent living in Cream Ridge is about $5,148 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options.

Read 182 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 Princeton, Toms River and Monroe.

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9.9
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The staff is attentive and caring. I'd like to especially recognize Shanielia, she is just superb in carrying out her daily responsibilities. The facility is very comfortable and impeccably clean. The room...
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.
CareOne Assisted Living at Hamilton is centrally located in beautiful Hamilton, New Jersey, situated on a 7-acre picturesque wooded campus. We are local to shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment venues. Our residents enjoy beautiful private apartments, abundant activities and customized...
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9.8
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The nurses and staff are very nice and helpful, I feel they do need more help with aides. I would recommend it. It's very clean
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.
Harmony Village at Care-One Jackson Memory Care Assisted Living accommodates 104 residents in studio apartments specifically designed for individuals that have memory impairments but may also need behavioral management and or medical care. Harmony Village has nurses on staff 24 hours a day as...
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9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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16 reviews
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38%
3 star
6%
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I am pleased with the management overall with most of the departments. The maintenance, services, and entertainment departments are very well run. Since the new ownership took over in July the quality and...
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.
We area an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in Hamilton New Jersey. We have been a staple of the community since 2017. This is the best place for your loved one to come and age in place, we offer a range of services and amenities and care! Please give us a...
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8.3
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They enjoy the food. Talk to A place for Mom. Your organization has been very helpful as my family navigates through the unknown. Although it's been a very difficult time, A Place For Mom has made 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.
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8.2
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8.2
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44 reviews
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My family member has only been at Bear Creek for 2 months but from the first day they have recognized her daily needs. Making a living adjustment from assisted living to memory care based on her mental...
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.
Bear Creek Assisted Living incorporates the most progressive Assisted Living concepts into its programs as well as its architectural design. Our individually tailored programs of personal services assure that each Resident's and family's expectations are not only met, they are, in fact, exceeded....
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8.0
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8.0
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I recommend Rose Hill to other families. At least to go check it out. The facility is very well run. My mother is doing remarkably well since she has been at Rose Hill. From the hospital to a Rehab Center, I...
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.
Rose Hill Assisted Living is a wonderful nurturing assisted living community in Robbinsville, NJ. Comfortably situated in a serene residential area, our facility is nestled amidst picturesque grounds alongside the beautiful town center pond and walking paths. We are also conveniently located...
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I have lived at Meadow Lakes for 3 years, having moved from Chicago. For me, the most important ingredient are the friends you make at your new community. I would suggest to anyone shopping around for a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise and...
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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Cost of independent living in Cream Ridge, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cream Ridge is $5,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, NJ with an average of $3,741 per month.

Independent living costs in Cream Ridge, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Cream Ridge, NJ
$5,148/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Cream Ridge, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,435/mo
Independent Living
$5,148/mo

Independent living costs in Cream Ridge, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,233/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,716/mo

Senior living costs in Cream Ridge 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: Cream Ridge, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCream Ridge, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cream Ridge, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cream Ridge, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cream Ridge, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Cream Ridge, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cream Ridge 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
Cream Ridge, NJ$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New Jersey$4,148/mo$4,491/mo-7.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Cream Ridge, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,148/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cream Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Cream Ridge

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch

5.0
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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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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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Cream Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cream Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cream Ridge, 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 Cream Ridge 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 Cream Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cream Ridge, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cream Ridge 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 Cream Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cream Ridge, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cream Ridge 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 Cream Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cream Ridge, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

CareOne at Hamilton, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Azalea at Hamilton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cream Ridge, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Cream Ridge, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cream Ridge, New Jersey are Brandywine The Gables by Monarch and Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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