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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Essex Fells, NJ

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Monmouth housing give my mom a safe, healthy living and caring place. They all learned her individual personality activities and treated her arts respect while allowing for her personality to thieve for this...
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.
Monmouth Crossing is owned and operated by CentraState Healthcare System, a not-for-profit member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Network, an established health care provider that offers comprehensive acute care, physician, and community services. Monmouth Crossing's studio, one-bedroom and...
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My Mom moved into Seabrook 10 years ago. She's been in Renaissance Gardens for a few years now, living first in on assisted living floor and now on a higher care floor. My family and I visit quite...
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.
At Seabrook, you’ll easily find everything you need to stay happy, healthy, and engaged in your vibrant retirement!Take advantage of our extensive collection of amenities, restaurants, clubs, services, and activities—all available right on campus. Without any home maintenance, you’ll have plenty...
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Unfortunately, my cousin was only there for about 2 1/2 weeks then took a fall. Hospitalized and now in rehab. No fault of Braemar, her Parkinsons is progressing quickly. She didn't adapt enough to...
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.
Opened in April 2015, Braemar at Wallkill offers seniors in the Hudson Valley a modern, high-quality assisted living residence. Our four-story, 135,000 square-foot property features Adirondack-style accents and one and two-bedroom apartments. We offer on and off-site programming, multiple dining...
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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.
Manor Haven Adult Home is a 32 resident facility. A very high level of care is provided. Residents are encouraged to join adult day care facilities. Residents are able to take advantage of transportation in the area.
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The Bristal in Massapequa has been absolutely amazing with the care they have shown my Mom. The level of patience and compassion as well as attention and treatment extended has really made a very positive...
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.
Since 2006, The Bristal at Massapequa has served this community with a much needed, high-quality senior living solution. Here we help residents on the South Shore adapt and thrive to a new home and a better way of life. Massapequa, in particular, has much to offer, with numerous commercial...
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The facility was very clean and the apartment was beautiful. The staff was excellent. The biggest complaint was the food. They did not have skim milk, sugar-free jelly, plain yogurt. In other words, someone...
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.
Where the charm of Long Island meets the ease of elegant living—Brandywine Huntington Terrace welcomes you home. Tucked into the friendly town of Melville, Long Island, our beautiful community is centrally located just off Exit 49 of the Long Island Expressway. Residents and their families enjoy...
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My mom joined the family of residents at The Lambertville Estate several months ago. In a word, I can only characterize the experience as “outstanding”. Of course, the decision to move our mom into a care...
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 Lambertville Estate is located in beautiful Lambertville, NJ. We sit on 20 acres of serene land, with trees all around and a creek right in our back yard.The Estate is an 11 bedroom contemporary home, with a max capacity of just 15 residents. Each room has it's own unique feel and the right...
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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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What we like the most about The Inn is that it is smaller and it is like having another family. I love the music that they bring in as well as the local school children singing and other good musical groups....
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.
Just a stone's throw from New Canaan's bustling town center, The Inn is Waveny's charming residence for seniors who can appreciate the benefits of independent living in a supportive, intimate retirement community. Like all of Waveny, The Inn welcomes residents from all areas.Nestled in a scenic...
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My mother in law is doing great since her move to this community. So far everything is working out very well, and we are pleased with all they have done for our family. It has been a good, positive...
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.
Dominican Village is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit, Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Community, with Respite Care, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic.  Conveniently located in Western Suffolk County on a scenic 13-acre campus, we cater to the diverse needs of all residents...
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Photo of Little Haven Rest Home
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The staff are kind and helpful and wonderful. The home is old but immaculate!! They clean every week.
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.
Little Haven Rest Home is an independent living community located in the quaint town of Lambertville, New Jersey, just off Highway 29 and a few blocks from the Delaware River and Holcombe Island. The area is part of Hunterdon County and is perfect for peaceful living, and residents here enjoy the...
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The office team was very responsive and is attentive to my in laws needs. Maintenance is there when ever they need help with anything at all. it's clean but I feel like it never smells disinfected or...
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.
Shawnee Ridge is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of active residents 55 years of age and older. Our residents enjoy independence and privacy in their apartments and town homes and have the option to participate in weekly activities. All residents enjoy maintenance free...
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My mom has been in the Wellspring residence at Brightview since October 2017. We are very pleased with the cleanliness, the incredible caring staff and the number of activities that are arranged for 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.
At Brightview on New Canaan, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking available at our location. All meals are provided to residents. We offer dining options such as vegetarian food and Kosher fare. Residents enjoy regular...
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Thank you for finding a place for Mom!!!!I was really happy when I went there for the first time I was very relax seeing my mom very happy we're she was and a place she called her home.It felt like a hotel...
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.
Westlake Mews is an independent senior apartment community.  We are surrounded by a beautiful park like setting in Jackson, NJ.  At Westlake Mews we go out of our way to make you feel right at home!
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The food is a 4 to a 5. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Could use some new activities perhaps to change things up. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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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[name removed] has been excellent in keeping me updated on my son [name removed]. [name removed] arranged and assisted with filing for Social Security disability and follow up on my son when I found out that...
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.
Fairlawn Adult Home has been owned and operated by the Spielman family for over 30 years. We go the extra mile to assure your utmost comfort. The family like setting helps your loved one feel 'at home'.
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Our leasing agent, [Name Removed] is fantastic. It is just an amazing place filled with warmth from the residence and staff. My aunt loves this place. The apartments are well maintained. The maintenance lead...
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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My husband's room, a studio was spacious. He was there for a respite stay. Overall the place is kept very clean. Food was okay. They seem to have a decent amount of activities.
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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After spending two years in a nursing home, I was ready for a step up. I had no idea what to expect when my family placed me at Mar-Del, which wasn’t much. But it turned out to be quite pleasant. It’s clean,...
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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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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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Good staff. Well run facility. My parents also really like the food and they are very happy with their apartment. I would recommend to others.
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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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.
Meadow Lakes a plan for your future:Meadow Lakes is a uniquely situated active adult Life Plan Community on a level 2 arboretum, a nature's paradise. We are part of the SpringPoint Senior Living family. Meadow Lakes opened its doors in 1965 with a long history of providing excellent life choices...
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My husband who has dementia was well cared for. Good food, great staff, clean. Lovely, safe facility. They treated all of our family like family. He was only there for two weeks respite care but I would...
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.
The Willows at Holmdel is an elegant assisted living community created with the needs of seniors in mind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a warm and caring place to call home. With just sixty apartments and a separate fourteen apartment community for those who...
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The location is nice- other than that my sis in law had no other decent options. If you can't prove enough income, they will charge you for the entire year in advance.
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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Mom has been at the Chelsea since April - she was the first to move in to Country Cottage (memory care). She has been adjusting well to her new home with the help and professionalism of the staff. She has...
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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Cost of independent living in Essex Fells, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Essex Fells is $5,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paterson, NJ with an average of $3,364 per month.

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

Essex Fells, NJ
$5,336/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Essex Fells, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,547/mo
Independent Living
$5,336/mo

Independent living costs in Essex Fells, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,008/mo
Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,201/mo

Senior living costs in Essex Fells 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: Essex Fells, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssex Fells, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,336/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,978/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,547/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Essex Fells, NJ:$5,336/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Essex Fells, NJ:$7,978/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Essex Fells, NJ:$9,547/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Essex Fells, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Essex Fells 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
Essex Fells, NJ$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New Jersey$4,201/mo$4,491/mo-6.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Essex Fells, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,201/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
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

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Essex Fells

Recent reviews for independent living in Essex Fells

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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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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Brandywine Princeton by Monarch

4.8
My mother has been here for over a ½ year and loves it! I could go on-and-on about how wonderful this place is. The Activities Dept. is spectacular! And when you live in a place like this, you need an incredible variety to pick from. I’m not talking about the normal things like Bingo or Crafts, ...
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Essex Fells independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex Fells independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex Fells, 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 Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex Fells, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.1%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex Fells, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex Fells, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.9%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.4%
39.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49%
47.7%
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Christian Fellowship House, Atria West 86 and CareOne at Hamilton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essex Fells, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 555 independent living facilities near Essex Fells, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Essex Fells, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Atria Forest Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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