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The cost of independent living in Fair Lawn is about $7,033 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 1174 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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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: 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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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: 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 $7,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Passaic, NJ with an average of $6,878 per month.

Independent living costs in Fair Lawn, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Fair Lawn, NJ
$7,033/mo
$7,031/mo

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

Fair Lawn, NJ
$7,033/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Fair Lawn, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,807/mo
Independent Living
$7,033/mo

Independent living costs in Fair Lawn, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$4,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,187/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,875/mo

Senior living costs in Fair Lawn 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: Fair Lawn, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFair Lawn, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$7,033/mo$6,429/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$7,748/mo$7,358/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$7,807/mo$7,423/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Fair Lawn, NJ:$7,033/mo
New Jersey:$6,429/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Fair Lawn, NJ:$7,748/mo
New Jersey:$7,358/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Fair Lawn, NJ:$7,807/mo
New Jersey:$7,423/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Fair Lawn, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fair Lawn 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fair Lawn, NJ$4,278/mo$4,466/mo-4.2%
New Jersey$3,885/mo$3,264/mo+19.0%
National$3,218/mo$3,104/mo+3.7%
Fair Lawn, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,278/mo
2023 average cost:$4,466/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,885/mo
2023 average cost:$3,264/mo
Percent change:+19.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,218/mo
2023 average cost:$3,104/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fair Lawn

Recent reviews for independent living in Fair Lawn

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 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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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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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
52.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.7%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.2%
10.8%
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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.
Fair Lawn, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
47.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.5%
17.3%
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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
59%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.5%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.3%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.8%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Chelsea at Fair Lawn, Atria West 86 and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fair Lawn, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Fair Lawn, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fair Lawn, New Jersey are Atria Forest Hills, Atria West 86 and Atria Rye Brook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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