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The cost of independent living in Hudson County is about $6,721 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 85 options. Read 646 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: 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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 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: 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: Independent Living
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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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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, Independent 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.
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.
ROSEVILLE MANOR is located in the historic Roseville section of Newark, close to Branch Brook Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, restaurants, Route 280, Garden State Parkway and public transportation.The landmark building offers nearly 100 private, carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with elegance and Old...
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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: 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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, 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: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 Hudson County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hudson County is $6,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $6,418 per month.

Independent living costs in Hudson County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Hudson County, NJ
$6,721/mo
$6,734/mo

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

Hudson County, NJ
$6,721/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Hudson County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,550/mo
Independent Living
$6,721/mo

Independent living costs in Hudson County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,294/mo
Studio
$9,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$11,701/mo
2 Bedroom
$16,851/mo

Senior living costs in Hudson County 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: Hudson County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHudson County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,721/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,498/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,550/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Hudson County, NJ:$6,721/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Hudson County, NJ:$7,498/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Hudson County, NJ:$7,550/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Hudson County, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hudson County 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hudson County, NJ$2,709/mo$3,125/mo-13.3%
New Jersey$3,139/mo$2,989/mo+5.0%
National$2,846/mo$2,797/mo+1.8%
Hudson County, NJ
2024 average cost:$2,709/mo
2023 average cost:$3,125/mo
Percent change:-13.3%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,139/mo
2023 average cost:$2,989/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,846/mo
2023 average cost:$2,797/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hudson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hudson County

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 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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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Hudson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hudson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hudson County, 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 Hudson County 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 Hudson County 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
21.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hudson County 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 Hudson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hudson County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hudson County 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 Hudson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hudson County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.5%
46.4%
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