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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Glen Ridge, NJ
The cost of independent living in Glen Ridge is about $6,368 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 70 options. Read 544 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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I really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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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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.
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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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community and...
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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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My aunt lives in the Enclave in Livingston NJ and has been receiving care from assisting hands of Livingston. The care that they provide is amazing and gives our family comfort and peace of mind.
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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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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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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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Glen Ridge, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Glen Ridge is $6,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $6,338 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Glen Ridge
Recent reviews for independent living in Glen Ridge
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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Sunrise of Morris Plains
4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.
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.
Glen Ridge independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Ridge, 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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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
28.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Fellowship Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glen Ridge, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 70 independent living facilities near Glen Ridge, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Glen Ridge, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Fellowship Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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