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The cost of independent living in Fortescue is about $4,996 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 191 options. Read 3387 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: 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.
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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.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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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
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.
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: 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.
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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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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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Photo of The Moorings at Lewes
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: 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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Hammontonarea with affordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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.
Photo of Villa Raffaella
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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Rent a room at the beautiful Cavalier Country Club, where you will discover a community designed for active individuals who desire quality, beauty and convenience in their homes. Conveniently located near Christiana Mall, Christiana Medical Center and Delaware Tech Community College.

Cost of independent living in Fortescue, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Fortescue is $4,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,215 per month.

Independent living costs in Fortescue, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Fortescue, NJ
$4,993/mo
$4,892/mo
$4,887/mo

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

Fortescue, NJ
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$6,059/mo
Independent Living
$4,993/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$6,203/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,044/mo

Senior living costs in Fortescue 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: Fortescue, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFortescue, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,993/mo$6,328/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$6,039/mo$7,288/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,059/mo$7,353/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Fortescue, NJ:$4,993/mo
New Jersey:$6,328/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Fortescue, NJ:$6,039/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Fortescue, NJ:$6,059/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Fortescue, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fortescue 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fortescue, NJ$3,330/mo$3,178/mo+4.8%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fortescue, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,330/mo
2023 average cost:$3,178/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fortescue

Recent reviews for independent living in Fortescue

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Helpful and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff members at various communities, such as Harmony at Kent and Cardinal Village. They go above and beyond to ensure residents are comfortable and safe, including staying in touch with families and addressing concerns.
Variety of activities and entertainment. Activities are a highlight for many residents, with communities like Seaton Voorhees and Foulk Living offering a range of opportunities for socializing and staying active, including movie nights, card games, and outings to local attractions.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including the apartments and common areas. Examples include Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line and Harmony at Kent, where residents appreciate the attention to detail and sense of pride in their living environment.
Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Warm and welcoming communities are a common theme in reviews, with residents and families alike commenting on the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere at places like Merrill Gardens and Forwood Manor. New residents are quickly made to feel at home, and there is a strong sense of community among th ...
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Customized care plans. Some communities, such as Woodbury Mews, offer tailored care plans to meet the unique needs of each resident. Families appreciate the flexibility and personalized approach, ensuring their loved ones receive the best possible care and support.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Adequate and nutritious meals are a crucial factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Harmony at Kent and Cardinal Village receive positive feedback for their high-quality food offerings and accommodating dining experiences
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Fortescue independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fortescue independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fortescue, 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 Fortescue 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 Fortescue 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
34.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fortescue 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 Fortescue communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fortescue 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 Fortescue offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fortescue, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
46.4%
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