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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jefferson, NJ
The cost of independent living in Jefferson is about $7,078 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 164 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 Montclair, Morristown and Ridgewood.
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My loved one was a resident at Lakeside Residential Care Home and it was a great experience. The staff was very compassionate and was on top of my loved one's medical needs. All around, Lakeside was great!
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.
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The admission process, orientation and level of care give us confidence that our father's needs are being met. Life at Sunrise is safe, fun and rewarding.
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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15 reviews
The Chelsea is a very friendly and warm place. The staff is great. My mom complains about the food but I have not personally tasted it. The activity director tries to run trips and do fun things. I have been...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
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9.5
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They took excellent care of my mother in law. Definitely would recommend it. The staff is wonderful to the residents. I have talked to many residents there and they all seemed to be happy. They do a lot of...
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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31 reviews
I would give the appearance a 5, however I'm not happy here. The care is almost none existent but charged [fee removed] a month. I can't wait to move out
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.
Welcome to Mt Arlington Senior Living. Mt. Arlington Senior Living sits high on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills and wooded landscape surrounding the community. The Community is located just minutes from local shopping, restaurants, Lake Hopatcong, places of worship, and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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16 reviews
I would definitely recommend Westwind. The staff is great and treat my father, and me when visiting, like family. They are always available to take my calls and provide updates on his condition. They are...
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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
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We are pleased with how mom is settling in at the Brightview Randolph. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. They are very welcoming to our family members when we come...
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.
Brightview Randolph is a senior living community located in Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, a suburb of New York. Our warm community will offer a variety of spacious apartments and floorplans just waiting for your decorative touch. Beautiful grounds and open spaces will encourage gathering...
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: 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.
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Saint Francis Residential Community, a non profit, senior living community, located in Denville, NJ in the heart of Morris County, provides comfortable, safe and affordable living that is free from worry. We recently celebrated our 125th year. We offer living with assistance. Medication...
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My wife and I are very happy at this community. The staff are exceptionally friendly. The food tastes good and there is a good variety of choices. We have a nice apartment and a lot of friendly neighbors....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Franciscan Oaks is a life care retirement community located in the gentle rolling hills of Morris County, and just a short walk from the delightful town of Denville. The nearby downtown offers specialty stores and boutiques, a multitude of restaurants, along with a charming library and...
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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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...
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.
You and your loved ones will feel confident that you are safe, happy, and well taken care of at Victoria Mews. Your days will be filled with good friends and good times, and your evenings will be filled with rest and relaxation. Please visit us ......our door is always open! We know how important...
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Cost of independent living in Jefferson, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $7,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sussex, NJ with an average of $6,093 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Jefferson
Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson
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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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.
Mira Vie Clifton
4.3
My mother [name removed], 83, stayed at Mira vie for three months over the summer. She was in the process of deciding if living at a home or at an apartment with help would be her long-term option. After three months and lots of positive things to say about Mira vie, She ultimately chose to move ...
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Jefferson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Madison, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Van Dyk Park Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jefferson, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Jefferson, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Jefferson, New Jersey are Sunrise of Madison, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Van Dyk Park Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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