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The cost of independent living in Gandys Beach is about $4,836 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 221 options. Read 3595 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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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: 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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I was not familiar with Woodlea until I visited a friend of my Sister and I was quite impressed. I did however request information for myself and the woman [Name removed], Mgr ? was rather rude and ...
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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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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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.
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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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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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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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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, 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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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 sold our home after 42 year of memories. We had no idea if we could adjust to a Active Senior Community, but after four months we are both convinced this was the right move. The apartment is very large...
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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: 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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
At Faison Mews, you’ll find a 62 and older senior affordable apartment home located in the beautiful Parkside neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. These apartments are located in a neighborhood where seniors want to live, with amenities designed to make seniors lives more enjoyable, and apartment...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gandys Beach, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Gandys Beach is $4,836 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,231 per month.

Independent living costs in Gandys Beach, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Gandys Beach, NJ
$4,836/mo
$4,899/mo
$4,901/mo

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

Gandys Beach, NJ
$4,836/mo
U.S. national average
$4,166/mo

Independent living costs in Gandys Beach, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,934/mo
Independent Living
$4,836/mo

Independent living costs in Gandys Beach, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,377/mo
Studio
$6,175/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,413/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,987/mo

Senior living costs in Gandys Beach 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: Gandys Beach, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGandys Beach, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,836/mo$6,335/mo$4,166/mo
Assisted Living$5,934/mo$7,290/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$5,934/mo$7,355/mo$4,961/mo
Independent Living
Gandys Beach, NJ:$4,836/mo
New Jersey:$6,335/mo
U.S.:$4,166/mo
Assisted Living
Gandys Beach, NJ:$5,934/mo
New Jersey:$7,290/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Gandys Beach, NJ:$5,934/mo
New Jersey:$7,355/mo
U.S.:$4,961/mo
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Independent living costs in Gandys Beach, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gandys Beach 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
Gandys Beach, NJ$3,523/mo$3,178/mo+10.9%
New Jersey$4,082/mo$3,520/mo+16.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Gandys Beach, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,523/mo
2023 average cost:$3,178/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$3,520/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gandys Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Gandys Beach

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

Warm and friendly staff. Residents and families express gratitude for the compassionate and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, staff are described as going above and beyond to help residents feel welcome and included. At Harmony at Kent, the staff are pr ...
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Variety of social activities. Communities offer a wide range of social activities for residents, from games and gardening to outings and entertainment. At Parkers Bend Retirement, residents enjoy a resort-like lifestyle with three meals a day, activities, and the opportunity to socialize. At Encore at Foulk, residents ar ...
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State-of-the-art amenities. Communities boast modern and updated amenities, such as renovated apartments, spacious common areas, and on-site services like salons and general stores. At Parkers Bend Retirement, residents appreciate the all-inclusive amenities like meals, housekeeping, and transportation. At Wesley Enhanc ...
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Delicious and flexible dining options. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with options for customized menus, accommodations for dietary restrictions, and delicious and nutritious food. At Harmony at Kent, the chef caters to residents' individual preferences and needs. At Excelcare at Newark Independent Living, some residen ...
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Comfortable and secure apartments. Apartments are designed with comfort and security in mind, with private spaces and emergency response systems. At Forwood Estates, friends comment on the spacious and generously sized apartments, while at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, residents appreciate the safety features that give them ...
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Thoughtful community engagement. Communities foster a sense of connection and belonging through regular events, activities, and opportunities for residents to engage with one another. At Meadowcrest at Middletown, residents are encouraged to help plan activities and contribute to the community. At Woodbury Mews, families ap ...
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Gandys Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gandys Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gandys Beach, 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 Gandys Beach 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 Gandys Beach 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
32.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gandys Beach 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 Gandys Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gandys Beach, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gandys Beach 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 Gandys Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gandys Beach, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
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Parkers Bend Retirement, Brookdale Cape May and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gandys Beach, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 221 independent living facilities near Gandys Beach, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gandys Beach, New Jersey are Brookdale Cape May, Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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