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It was a surprise how sweet the experience was for dad, most of his peers were quiet, at that stage of life it seemed. His only complaint was wanting more time with peers, but workers would sit and play...
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.
Rosewood on the Sound is a warm and inviting community located in the quaint town of Bayville, New York surrounded by fabulous restaurants, beaches, parks, shops, and historic sites. As part of the community, residents participate in many town events as well as our full recreational calendar.Our...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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I give Sunrise 5 stars. Very well run with a very professional and caring staff. Beautiful decor very clean and the food is excellent. The staff keep me very well informed about my mom's care. Highly...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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The staff is very nice and supportive. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
The Best of Everything under One Roof The Hamilton Park campus has been providing care to the Hudson County community since 1989. The Health center has been custom designed to fulfill the needs and wishes of those who share our values and our love of life. Our complete continuum of care provides...
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9.3
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51 reviews
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The facility was beautiful they were finishing up renovations. The atmosphere there was not overwhelming since they are a smaller size and can house only a limited amount of people and everyone makes you...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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48 reviews
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The Staff was polite friendly and respectful. They took very good care of my Aunt. She really couldn't walk that well and used the wheelchair most of the time. Food was ok. Rooms were clean and spacious. The...
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.
estled in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, Kings County, The Belvedere stands as a beacon of elegance and warmth in assisted living and memory care. This charming community, surrounded by the bustling energy and conveniences of a cosmopolitan neighborhood, offers its residents not just a place to...
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The staff for the most part is very good, the cleanliness and laundry service good, the food mediocre and the activities for residents are excellent. I feel our overall experience has been positive what I...
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.
CareOne at the Cupola is an assisted living community located in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County and home to just over 26,000 people. Paramus is a wonderful borough with parks, golf, tennis shopping malls, small eateries and convenient access to interstates to New York. Residents will enjoy...
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The facility is very well maintained, it has a warm homey feel, but the staff are the real stars! Especially [name removed]!! But truly everyone at the facility is wonderful going above and beyond to help...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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I would give them 5 stars. My father was quite sick and bedridden. He was helpless, which was very difficult on the staff, requiring a high level of care. He moved in early September and passed away just...
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.
Popular Activities:FOX led physical therapy exercise classes held twice a week along with Sing Fit exercise essential programs, weekly Shabbat services every Friday afternoon led by visiting Rabbi, weekly Poker games, quarterly "Bingo Funny Money" store, baking/food prep programs, bi weekly lunch...
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33 Floor plans available
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We are very pleased with the staff, the food, the services, the social activities, the room size, and the medical attentiveness. We are not looking to move at all.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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9.2
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Our overall experience has been very positive. Everyone we have met, both staff and residents has been very friendly. We have a two bedroom apartment. The living room and dining space is comfortable. It...
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.
The Sinclair at Port Washington is a resort-inspired rental community nestled in the storied town of Port Washington. It is conveniently located between Port Washington and Roslyn. We are adjacent to Harbor Links Golf Course and Bar Beach. The Sinclair embodies the best of luxurious East Coast...
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Photo of Brighton Gardens of Mountainside
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9.2
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74 reviews
9.2
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74 reviews
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My father was there for barely 2 months, and in sever decline prior to his passing on the [date removed], but I can say, is his room and him personally were always clean. The facility itself appeared to be...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...
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The staff is attentive and the site is small enough that the director, nurse, receptionist, and aides all know us by name! The care is great-- we chose it because my MIL requires a high level of care and...
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.
CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living is conveniently located near major highways and sits between the Livingston Mall and Short Hills Mall on Passaic Avenue.  We take pride in providing a broad continuum of health care services in a Campus setting. Part of a CareOne Senior Care...
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Overall, I am very happy here. The staff, the care, and the activities leave nothing wanting. The staff and residence are extremely friendly and caring. Everyone makes the effort to learn your name and...
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.
Discover Laurel Circle – full-service senior living in Bridgewater, NJ, with a unique personality and a distinct spirit. Enjoy a convenient, maintenance-free lifestyle with:-Plentiful services and amenities-An unmatched, flexible monthly dining plan-An engaging schedule of resident-organized...
Photo of Brighton Gardens of Florham Park
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It is very clean. I have been there at lunch time to observe what she was eating and everything looked and smelled good. I also attended a family luncheon which included a very large hot and cold buffet and...
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.
Come visit our community nestled in the suburbs of Florham Park with tree-lined walking paths surrounding us. Enter our community and you'll experience first hand the Sunrise Difference.Please call for more information or to schedule a visit to find out how Brighton Gardens can enrich your life...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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the staff is great, they are very attentive. The room and facility is clean overall and we would recommend Sunrise of Old Tappan to other families.
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.
Sunrise of Old Tappan, located in northern New Jersey, just 30 miles from Manhattan, offers assisted living, memory care, respite care and coordination of hospice care to seniors in Bergen County, Rockland County, and New York City. Oakes Park, located directly adjacent to our community, is a...
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The caring of the staff, from the receptionist when you walk in to the case workers, aides, and totally up and down the ladder. Also the food is amazingly good, so much better than any of the hospitals which...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Homestead The Homestead is an assisted living community located in Kew Gardens, NY. Kew Gardens is an upscale neighborhood situated in Queens, an area known for its diverse museums and cultural institutions. Queens is home to the John Bowne House, the site of a former Quaker meeting place...
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A five (5) on all categories. Juniper Village's size, setting, and unique setup impressed us the most. Though large with many different gathering spots, the environment was intimate rather than...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Juniper Village at Chatham is a gracious and enriching home to approximately 100 individuals. Located within walking distance to shopping and restaurants in the heart of beautiful Chatham Township, our classically appointed decor offers a refined ambiance while our distinctive programs nurture...
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Mira vie has been fine, wish we had known a full interior renovation was going to be going on shortly after we arrived. Living in a construction zone has been problematic. They have been very accommodating ,...
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.
A Fresh New Look. The Same Joyful Living.Experience the joy of what’s new—refreshed spaces designed to inspire connection, comfort, and vibrant senior living.Mira Vie’s newly redesigned lobby, memory care lounge, dining spaces, andcommon spaces have been thoughtfully transformed to elevate...
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77 Photos available
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Staff is friendly and caring, chef came out to greet my father in law and speak to him about his food preferences. Since moving to Sunrise my father in law is active, talking with other residents and has...
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.
Sunrise Senior Living of East Meadow is conveniently located off of the Meadowbroook Parkway in the center of the island. Sunrise Senior Living has been providing excellent care to seniors for over 40 years, Sunrise of East Meadow has been providing care and a life style for seniors for 20...
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The staff was very helpful and attentive. The community was clean and well maintained, with good amenities. The one-bedroom room was a bit small, but it was sufficient and worked well for our...
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.
The Terraces At Lakewood is a senior living community located in Ocean County, New Jersey offering a beautiful, newly renovated Independent Living and Assisted Living community common area and a new memory care neighborhood to provide an even further sense of community and comfort for residents...
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66 Floor plans available
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The facility is beautiful and very clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful and I'm always impressed by the fact that they greet all residents by name. My mother has made good friends and the facility...
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.
Atria Tanglewood is one of the premier independent living communities on Long Island, where residents enjoy opportunities for staying active. Join the knitting group, which donates hats to cancer survivors at nearby South Nassau Hospital; stay abreast of current events with the News and Views...
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My friend is extremely happy there. The staff is helpful and kind, and the facility is kept clean. The apartment has everything she needs and she loves the view of the courtyard. I have joined her on several...
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.
Located in the heart of Great Neck, with easy access to village shopping, restaurants and the LIRR, Atria Cutter Mill is a senior living community designed for those looking for the simple life, along with discreet, round-the-clock support from a friendly and professional staff.Atria Cutter Mill...
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Every person that works there genuinely cares about the residents and their families. They are respectful to each others as coworkers. It looks like everybody is happy to be there. I have seen my mother...
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.
We've looked at assisted living from all angles and challenged ourselves to raise each and every bar. That's why at The Inn, customized care and choice are the order of the day. When you think of assisted living, do you picture a selection of several floor plans, exceptional restaurant-style...
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The staff is so helpful and caring The place is clean and the sleeping areas nicely kept and decorated They have sing a longs And movies domino and card games I think Bingo might to be good to add Or...
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.
At Sutton Gardens Senior Living, we place great emphasis on Personal Care. Our unique home--like environment allows us to give more attention to each resident. We are like one big family. Our Mission is to preserve dignity and well--being,by providing quality care and enjoyment in a warm and...
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22 reviews
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Overall, my experience has been a tough one. There were days I would have rated it a 4 and days I would have rated it a 1. I would definitely have given it a 1 during the first several months. For example,...
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.
Spring Oak at Forked River is an affordable assisted living community conveniently located in Lanoka Harbor, Ocean County, New Jersey. Our comfortable community is close to abundant shopping and recreation, while providing a wide array of activities for residents to participate in on site. We...
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Cost of independent living in Highlands, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Highlands is $5,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, NJ with an average of $3,654 per month.

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

Highlands, NJ
$5,336/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$9,547/mo
Independent Living
$5,336/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,008/mo
Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,201/mo

Senior living costs in Highlands 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: Highlands, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighlands, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,336/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,978/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,547/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Highlands, NJ:$5,336/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Highlands, NJ:$7,978/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Highlands, NJ:$9,547/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Highlands, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Highlands 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.

Highlands, NJNJ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Highlands, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highlands 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 average 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
Highlands, NJ$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New Jersey$4,201/mo$4,491/mo-6.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Highlands, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,201/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in Highlands

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch

5.0
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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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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Brandywine Princeton by Monarch

4.8
My mother has been here for over a ½ year and loves it! I could go on-and-on about how wonderful this place is. The Activities Dept. is spectacular! And when you live in a place like this, you need an incredible variety to pick from. I’m not talking about the normal things like Bingo or Crafts, ...
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Highlands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands, 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 Highlands 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 Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highlands, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.7%
11.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands 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 Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highlands, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands 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 Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highlands, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.8%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
48.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.7%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
55%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.7%
44.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.9%
39.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46%
43.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
48.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
34.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
47.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria West 86, CareOne at Hamilton and Christian Fellowship House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highlands, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 513 independent living facilities near Highlands, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Highlands, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Brandywine The Gables by Monarch and Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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