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Photo of Sunrise of Old Tappan
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Sunrise is the best thing I could have done for my cousin!!! They are a cut above the rest of the facilities I toured. They have great amenities, food, cleanliness, etc.
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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5 star
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4 star
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We chose this facility because 10% of their beds are medicaid, so primarily it was for the cost. My mom was at another facility for 3 years, but she wanted a change of scenery. The room sizes are fine, it...
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 Bristal Assisted Living at Woodcliff Lake is unique, not only because of the high-end luxury lifestyle it brings to retirement living in New Jersey, but also due to the top-quality senior care and activities residents find here. There are endless opportunities for learning, sharing, bonding,...
Photo of Promenade at Chestnut Ridge
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The Promenade at Chestnut Ridge has been wonderful, it is a complete night and day experience then our loved ones previous community. They have really saved our mothers life. Our loved one is happy here and...
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 Promenade at Chestnut Ridge is conveniently located in the village of Chestnut Ridge in Rockland County, New York. This lovely community enjoys proximity to the Garden State Parkway, the Palisades Parkway, the New York State Thruway and the Tappan Zee Bridge, making for easy travel to and...
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1.0
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It is no longer owned by Atria, it is owned by Bristol and that changed happened [date removed]. The facility has been closed for months and it has been strict with the shut down. I have only been into my...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood in northern Bergen County, Atria Waldwick is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of private suite, one- and two- bedroom...
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3.0
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13 reviews
3.0
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13 reviews
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My mother moved here last June, several months after my father passed away. It was a big move because she had been living on the West Coast since the 1960s, but her remaining close family now reside on the...
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 Senior Residence at St. Peter the Apostle is an affordable independent senior living community located in a beautiful neighborhood setting in River Edge, NJ. Located on the campus of St. Peter the Apostle Church and adjacent to a Van Saun county park, The Senior Residence is a small...
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Photo of Esplanade at Palisades
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6.7
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21 reviews
6.7
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21 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Esplanade at Palisades is an excellent place, and the staff are wonderful. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. She loves it at the...
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 Esplanade at Palisades is a beautiful and affordable senior community located on a lovely 22 acre campus in Rockland County. We are in close proximity to New York City, Bergen and Westchester Counties. Here, residents can retain their independence and privacy while also enjoying the peace of...
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Photo of Brightview Tenafly
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3 star
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The food is simple and good. They do offer daily activities, however they do not seem very stimulating. They have a cocktail hour and they go to the movies. The staff are nice and try to keep everyone happy....
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.
This community, located in Tenafly, NJ, serves seniors and their families in Bergen County, as well as those living on the upper West side of Manhattan. Brightview Tenafly features residential apartments and offers personalized care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily...
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The community is usually clean. The staff is awesome and my dad loves them. He likes the activities they have available for the residents to participate in as well. We do think Hillcrest Residence At...
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 best of both worlds: independent living with friends close by. Hillcrest Residence independent living on Christian Health Care Center's campus in Bergen County, NJ, was created for seniors who are in good health and want to maintain their independence, but also find comfort in knowing that...
Photo of Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck
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99 Floor plans available
6.8
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28 reviews
6.8
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28 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
25%
3 star
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2 star
4%
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Basically, my mother-in-law is happy at Five Star, but she says the food is terrible and everyone there complains about how terrible the food is. But she seems happy and we're happy that she's there. But...
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.
Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck offers the perfect mix of peaceful senior living and big city excitement with Manhattan just across the river.An extensive interior renovation was completed in 2023 in both our independent living and assisted living communities. With these exciting changes,...
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Photo of The Bristal at Englewood
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I would recommend this community. I think this community is beautiful, clean, well maintained. The food is ok, and they have changed Chefs since my loved one has been there. If you have to live in a...
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 Bristal at Englewood has just the right fit for your senior living needs, equipped with a team of experts committed to providing luxury, dedication, and quality of care. This picturesque community in Bergen County features a beautiful outdoor terrace, putting green, fitness center, cinema,...
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Photo of Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted
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34%
4 star
22%
3 star
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2 star
22%
1 star
22%
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A little over two years ago, I moved my mom to The Westchester to give her a safe place to live that was close to me. Having her nearby was important because it she was getting on in years and it was clear...
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.
Westchester Center for Independent & Assisted Living provides a high quality of care in an assisted living community located in Yonkers, New York. Our independent care location sits in a residential neighborhood on over 10 acres of park-like grounds and well manicure landscapes. We're just a...
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: 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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.
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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
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: 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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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.
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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.
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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.
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After living in Barnegat for twenty seven years it was time for me and my wife to move somewhere closer to our children. Let me back up a moment . It was our children that found Brandywine Living . To tell...
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: 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 Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...

Cost of independent living in Hillsdale, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hillsdale is $6,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norwood, NJ with an average of $6,093 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hillsdale, NJ vs. nearby cities

Hillsdale, NJ
$6,601/mo
$6,578/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hillsdale, NJ vs. the state and national average

Hillsdale, NJ
$6,601/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hillsdale vs. other types of senior living

$10,055/mo
$10,173/mo
Independent Living
$6,601/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hillsdale, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,860/mo
Studio
$7,231/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,390/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,077/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Hillsdale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Hillsdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Hillsdale

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.

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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Hillsdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillsdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hillsdale, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillsdale, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hillsdale, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
53%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53%
45.7%
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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Atria Woodlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hillsdale, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 67 independent living facilities near Hillsdale, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Hillsdale, New Jersey are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Atria Woodlands. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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