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The cost of independent living in Echo Lake is about $6,751 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 93 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 Brookdale Wayne AL/MC
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33 Floor plans available
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My mother has been at Brookdale Wayne for 8 years. Both mom and the family are pleased with the care and attention she has received and continues to receive. I visited at least 10 facilities including...
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.
Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...
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I will give a 5 for all but for the meals I hear from my mom the vegetables are too hard and the meats are tough, sometimes the meals are not that great, for the cost I feel the meals should be better. Maybe...
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.
When visitors come to Van Dyk Park Place, they immediately notice the friendly and pleasant surroundings here. Owned for sixty years by the Van Dyk family, our CEO, Bob Van Dyk, is dedicated to giving the highest level of care to our residents and patients alike. Park Place is decorated warmly,...
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77 Floor plans available
9.6
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40 reviews
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It was the Chelsea in West Milford And I give them all 5 stars. Not one complaint. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Mira Vie West Milford is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...
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My loved one was a resident at Lakeside Residential Care Home and it was a great experience. The staff was very compassionate and was on top of my loved one's medical needs. All around, Lakeside was great!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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7.9
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Most of the staff and nurses were very nice, but some of the nurses on the rehab unit were very unfriendly and dismissive-would not answer questions or help you. My husband was in both the rehab area and...
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 at Wayne is an assisted living community located in Wayne, New Jersey in Passaic County and home to just over 54,000 people. Wayne is a vibrant community with lots of great shopping, stores, movies and relaxing activities. Residents can get out and take their nature walks, enjoy park-like...
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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: 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: 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.
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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When I first moved in here, they had lost their food service, and they have now gotten a new chef and he is doing an outstanding job. The maintenance staff here is outstanding as well; always on call, always...
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.
Summer Hill ApartmentsThe independent living community of Summer Hill Apartments can be found in Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey. And if you’re looking for a little bit of action, Midtown Manhattan is a quick 20 miles from Wayne. This Passaic County Township boasts a population of over 54,700...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Echo Lake, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Echo Lake is $6,751 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ringwood, NJ with an average of $6,475 per month.

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

Echo Lake, NJ
$6,751/mo
$6,697/mo

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

Echo Lake, NJ
$6,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

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

$8,585/mo
Independent Living
$6,751/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,307/mo
Studio
$6,208/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,025/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Echo Lake over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Echo Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Echo Lake

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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Thrive at Montvale

4.3
Very helpful staff. My mom was all set for assisted living even though all she needed was medication management and the nurse and community relations person suggested an automated pill dispenser which had literally been a game changer. Now she can live on the independent living side! The only ...
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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Echo Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Echo Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Echo Lake, 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 Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake 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
22.2%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.6%
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Sunrise of Madison, Fellowship Community and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Echo Lake, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Echo Lake, New Jersey. See the full list.

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