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The cost of independent living in Fair Lawn is about $6,496 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 66 options. Read 1006 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 Alterra Wynwood of Emerson
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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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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...
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.
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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, 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.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed memory 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.
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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.
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: 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, 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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....

Cost of independent living in Fair Lawn, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Fair Lawn is $6,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haledon, NJ with an average of $6,412 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fair Lawn, NJ vs. nearby cities

Fair Lawn, NJ
$6,496/mo
$6,504/mo

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

Fair Lawn, NJ
$6,496/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fair Lawn vs. other types of senior living

$9,833/mo
Independent Living
$6,496/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fair Lawn, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,299/mo
Studio
$7,833/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,816/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,245/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fair Lawn over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fair Lawn

Recent reviews for independent living in Fair Lawn

The Brielle in Staten Island, NY

5.0
The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Fountains at RiverVue in Tuckahoe, NY

4.5
They have some very nice people who have some tenure. Pretty facility inside and out. Also a pretty good restaurant very close - where you can take your spouse and meet your friends. hey were very supportive. Not just for my wife but also for me.

Fair Lawn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fair Lawn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fair Lawn, 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 Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn 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
50%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
37.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
45.6%
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