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The cost of independent living in Hunterdon County is about $5,686 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 687 options. Read 12135 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Doylestown, Princeton and Bridgewater.

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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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Hunterdon County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hunterdon County is $5,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $4,101 per month.

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

Hunterdon County, NJ
$5,686/mo

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

Hunterdon County, NJ
$5,686/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$6,586/mo
Independent Living
$5,686/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,741/mo
Studio
$3,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,349/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,739/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,550/mo

Senior living costs in Hunterdon 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: Hunterdon County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHunterdon County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,686/mo$6,430/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$6,543/mo$7,359/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$6,586/mo$7,424/mo$5,015/mo
Independent Living
Hunterdon County, NJ:$5,686/mo
New Jersey:$6,430/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Hunterdon County, NJ:$6,543/mo
New Jersey:$7,359/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Hunterdon County, NJ:$6,586/mo
New Jersey:$7,424/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
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Independent living costs in Hunterdon County, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hunterdon 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
Hunterdon County, NJ$4,312/mo$3,729/mo+15.6%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Hunterdon County, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,312/mo
2023 average cost:$3,729/mo
Percent change:+15.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hunterdon County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hunterdon 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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Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Hunterdon County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hunterdon County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon 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
33.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hunterdon County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hunterdon County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.8%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
46.8%
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