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My parents seem to be happy at Georgetown Commons. They are happy with the food. The staff members are attentive. My parents have no complaints. They are not the most expensive facility but it is still very...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Georgetown Assisted Living at The Pines at Whiting, NJ: A neighborhood approach with 24-hour care The Pines at Whiting, NJ offers the area's only true, licensed Assisted Living options with 24-hour care. We take a 'Neighborhood Approach' to Assisted Living. We match you or your loved one with a...
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My sister suffers from Alzheimer's. She is still at a stage where she can dress herself and care for herself but is beyond being trusted with a stove, driving or navigating on her own. We found the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The mission of Roxborough Home for Women is to provide superior personal care services in a nurturing, caring, and homelike environment. Our belief is that such surroundings create a lifestyle in which each woman's dignity is respected and her individuality is valued; a lifestyle that preserves...
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McCallum Assisted Living may certainly not be the newest, shiny and modern community but it is nice and we have been very pleased with the staff. It is clean but it is just an older building. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted 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.
McCallum Assisted Living is a personal care facility dedicated to assisting residents with physical, mental and emotional needs.  Skilled staff provides continuous personal care.
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Staff are wonderful. Activities wonderful. Food is good but could be better. Kitchen service is slow. The carpeting needs to be replaced in common areas. Individual room are spacious, clean and very nice.
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.
In the heart of the Main Line, Brandywine Haverford Estates offers a refined yet welcoming retreat where classic charm meets modern convenience. Located just off Lancaster Avenue in beloved Haverford, our community is steps from boutique shopping, art centers, and green spaces like Preston Park....
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I can't thank the staff at The Atrium enough. My mom is so happy there. [name removed] as the director is working all hours for the betterment of the residents. [name removed], the activities director, is...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Excelcare at Newark Independent Living is committed to welcoming you and your family and treating you like you are part of ours. We have several indoor and outdoor community areas, so you can find meaningful connections with others and form lasting friendships.
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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 Cheltenham is a 75-unit apartment complex, located in Elkins Park, PA for seniors 62 years of age or older who wish to live independently.  To qualify for an apartment at Park View, you must meet minimum age restrictions with qualifying incomes.  Rental assistance is...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Legacy Gardens of Bristol and overall the experience was very good. The staff, care services and friendliness were great. The cleanliness was good and the activities...
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Legacy Gardens of Bristol, we celebrate each resident as a unique, contributing member of our community. That's the philosophy held by each of our experienced management staff and caregivers. We provide as little or as much assistance as our residents desire to help them live longer,healthier...
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This is a clean, friendly and safe environment. There is trivia, music, and more activities for the residents to participate in. The staff are good at trying to engage the residents. They are easy to...
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.
Complete Care at the Havens provides assistance to seniors who have difficulty performing one or more every day activities such as bathing or toileting. Our helping hand allows them to regain normalcy without losing their sense of independence and self-esteem. The havens lovely one story...
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So far the staff and residents have been very supportive and friendly. The food is very good. Plenty of choices for most tastes. Healthy foods are available, but there's no lack of lovely looking rich...
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.
The Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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Overall a very positive experience. My dad likes it. It's pretty quiet. Decently maintained. We have no complaints. I would recommend Pewter Village to others who are looking for a place for their loved one
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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The facility is beautiful given that it's brand new. There are many different room layouts which provides people with options, and the rooms are very nice. The independent lifestyle is very nice for people...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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My sister in law loves her room and community activities and we would recommend St. Mary's Villa to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Communication has been exceptional, the staff are genuinely caring people and very welcoming to my brother and our family.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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I am happily settled here and enjoy all aspects of daily life. I especially appreciate the peaceful surroundings and friendly neighborhood residents. All the staff at Buena have been wonderfully helpful and...
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.
The Buena Gardens is a senior apartment complex located in Minotola, New Jersey, about 30 minutes away from Atlantic City in Atlantic County. Our charming apartments are available to seniors at least 55-years old who wish to enjoy relaxing in a resort-style complex without worrying about home...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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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: Assisted 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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Hammontonarea with affordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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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.
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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.
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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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...
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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: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Doughty, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Doughty is $4,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elmer, NJ with an average of $4,782 per month.

Independent living costs in Doughty, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Doughty, NJ
$4,949/mo
$5,002/mo
$4,987/mo

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

Doughty, NJ
$4,949/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

Independent living costs in Doughty, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,993/mo
Independent Living
$4,949/mo

Independent living costs in Doughty, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,930/mo
Studio
$3,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,268/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,495/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,416/mo

Senior living costs in Doughty 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: Doughty, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDoughty, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,949/mo$6,187/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$5,987/mo$7,143/mo$4,759/mo
Memory Care$5,993/mo$7,202/mo$5,024/mo
Independent Living
Doughty, NJ:$4,949/mo
New Jersey:$6,187/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Doughty, NJ:$5,987/mo
New Jersey:$7,143/mo
U.S.:$4,759/mo
Memory Care
Doughty, NJ:$5,993/mo
New Jersey:$7,202/mo
U.S.:$5,024/mo
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Independent living costs in Doughty, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Doughty 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 median 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
Doughty, NJ$3,443/mo$3,063/mo+12.4%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Doughty, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,443/mo
2023 average cost:$3,063/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Doughty

Recent reviews for independent living in Doughty

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

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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Doughty independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doughty independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doughty, 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 Doughty 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 Doughty 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
35.9%
20.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.4%
35.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
34.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Doughty 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 Doughty communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doughty, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
44.1%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doughty 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 Doughty offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
28.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.4%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
43.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.8%
38.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
42.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
34%
33.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
40.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
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Parkers Bend Retirement, Spring Village at Hammonton and Brookdale Cape May are the top-rated independent living facilities near Doughty, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Doughty, New Jersey are Parkers Bend Retirement, Spring Village at Hammonton and Azalea of Cinnaminson. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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