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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harrison, NJ
The cost of independent living in Harrison is about $6,379 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 827 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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Waterford Towers is an excellent place for seniors who want to remain active, but could use some extra services. There is a salon, physician and physical therapists on site. The lobby is like a hotel lobby...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Waterford TowersWaterford Towers is an independent living community that is located in Edgewater, NJ. Edgewater provides a peaceful place to live and is a part of Bergen County. This area is located along the Hudson River, and it provides much natural beauty to both residents and guests. This is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Harrison, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Harrison is $6,379 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $6,057 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harrison, NJ vs. nearby cities
Harrison, NJ
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harrison, NJ vs. the state and national average
Harrison, NJ
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Harrison vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Harrison, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Harrison
Recent reviews for independent living in Harrison
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.
Harrison independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harrison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harrison, 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 Harrison 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 Harrison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harrison, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Harrison 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 Harrison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harrison, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
29.9%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harrison 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 Harrison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harrison, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
45.6%
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