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The cost of independent living in Homestead Park is about $6,856 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 1038 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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We can't say enough about Brandywine Assist Living. After searching many facilities, and trying to find the right one; we had no doubt we found the perfect place for my mom. Not only was the staff very...
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.
At Brandywine Middlebrook Crossing, every day feels like it was designed just for you. Nestled in the heart of Bridgewater, New Jersey, our community blends the warmth of home with the ease of hotel-style living—where care is always close by, and joy is always on the calendar. Whether you're...
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I would rate them all 5. It's been a great experience! The superintendent is fabulous. [name removed] in the leasing office is very sweet, helpful and responsive. They seem very caring there and all of the...
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: 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: 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.
The Lofts at Fanwood is designed for 55+ Active Adults looking for high-end features and an abundance of space. The style of each apartment is different, but the size and number of the rooms are the same.
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This is a HUD development. It is government run and everything is inspected every year. They are fantastic. The bad part is getting in. The wait is very long and can take up to a year and a half. The...
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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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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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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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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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 secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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This facility is lovely and the staff are friendly and helpful. Before Covid, I visited my friend, who is a resident, every week. She has been so much happier since she moved in. The activities are good and...
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.
Spring Hills at Morristown is a unique residence designed to foster a productive and healthy lifestyle for those choosing to live in an assisted living environment. Our friendly, caring and professional staff is highly trained to meet the special needs of all the residents at Spring Hills. Our...
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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.
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Homestead Park, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Homestead Park is $6,856 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morris Plains, NJ with an average of $6,615 per month.

Independent living costs in Homestead Park, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Homestead Park, NJ
$6,856/mo
$6,908/mo

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

Homestead Park, NJ
$6,856/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Homestead Park, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,608/mo
Independent Living
$6,856/mo

Independent living costs in Homestead Park, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,216/mo
Studio
$7,927/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,159/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,695/mo

Senior living costs in Homestead Park 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: Homestead Park, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHomestead Park, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,856/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,531/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,608/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Homestead Park, NJ:$6,856/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Homestead Park, NJ:$7,531/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Homestead Park, NJ:$7,608/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Homestead Park, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Homestead Park 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Homestead Park, NJ$7,332/mo$7,201/mo+1.8%
New Jersey$3,405/mo$3,195/mo+6.6%
National$3,166/mo$3,029/mo+4.5%
Homestead Park, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,332/mo
2023 average cost:$7,201/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
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2024 average cost:$3,405/mo
2023 average cost:$3,195/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Homestead Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Homestead Park

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 Residence at Basking Ridge

4.5
I really did some amazing research, going to about nine facilities to find the perfect place for my mom. We are very happy with our decision at the Residence at Basking Ridge. Communication seems to be a problem, but they did just open in October so I have to be patient. Looking at the big ...
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Brandywine Serenade by Monarch in Princeton, NJ

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I need to place my husband in an assisted living facility as a respite stay as I went away on business. He recently just had a knee replacement and I could not leave him alone, he needed around-the-clock care. The administrative staff went above and beyond to make sure all of my needs were ...
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Homestead Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Homestead Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Homestead Park, 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 Homestead Park 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 Homestead Park 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
59.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Homestead Park 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 Homestead Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
62.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
56.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Homestead Park 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 Homestead Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
59.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
54.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Delaney of Bridgewater, Mira Vie Warren and Juniper Village at Chatham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Homestead Park, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Homestead Park, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Homestead Park, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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