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The cost of independent living in Downer is about $3,984 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 422 options.

Read 9520 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 Philadelphia, Cherry Hill and Media.

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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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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're 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.
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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: 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.
Independent LivingPine Run is a continuing care community where you’ll be able to enjoy our many services and amenities without an overwhelming financial investment.Pine Run residents pay a monthly fee which includes one meal daily, housekeeping, utilities, basic cable, scheduled transportation...
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The VC is really nice and the provide really good care. We expected the application to take a long time but he was able to move in in a month. He's in the new part so it has alot of ammentities, they provide...
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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hopewell Gardens is the most attractive and affordable over 55 senior community in Mercer County. We now have limited availability on 1 & 2 BR apartments. These apartments will not last at these prices.Leasing office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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.
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.
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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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.
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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.
Buchert Ridge Community’s (BRC) unique concept was created approximately 10 years ago. We are not a condo or home-owner’s association. We are a professionally owned & managed community using a combination of the best features from the various types of adult living communities available.When...
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
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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.
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, 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, 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.
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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I went to several seniors care homes, before I decided to bring my mom to The Bayville Manor. The Bayville Manor are honest and very reasonably priced. My bill is exactly what they said it would be. They...
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, 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.
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.
At Ware Presbyterian Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living community services are available as you need them in Oxford, PA—Ware Presbyterian Village is unique in the fact we provide both Personal Care and Assisted Living levels of care. As a...

Cost of independent living in Downer, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Downer is $3,984 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camden, NJ with an average of $3,573 per month.

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

Downer, NJ
$3,984/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,924/mo
Independent Living
$3,984/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,028/mo
Studio
$3,096/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,801/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,081/mo

Senior living costs in Downer 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: Downer, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowner, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$3,984/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,924/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Downer, NJ:$3,984/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Downer, NJ:$6,385/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Downer, NJ:$7,924/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Downer, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Downer 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
Downer, NJ$3,760/mo$3,555/mo+5.7%
New Jersey$4,148/mo$4,491/mo-7.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Downer, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,555/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Downer

Recent reviews for independent living in Downer

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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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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Downer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downer, 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 Downer 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 Downer 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
43.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Downer 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 Downer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downer 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 Downer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.2%
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Juniper Village at Williamstown, Spring Village at Hammonton and Brookdale Cape May are the top-rated independent living facilities near Downer, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 422 independent living facilities near Downer, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Downer, New Jersey are Spring Village at Hammonton, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Parkers Bend Retirement. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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