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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jersey City, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Jersey City is about $6,747 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 80 options. Read 596 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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Photo of The Job Haines Home
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.
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...
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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.
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: 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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I want give my gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this holiday and essentially have compromised their own health every day while finding ways to cope without jeopardizing those patients...
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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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. They are encouraging him to participate in some of the daily activities. He seems to like the food 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.
Photo of Jewish Federation Towers
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.
Photo of Prospect Park Apartments
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.
Photo of Garden of Eden Home For Adults
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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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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 Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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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.
Photo of Mount Carmel Towers
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.
Photo of Oakwood Towers
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.
Photo of Coppergate House
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
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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 Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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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.
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
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Jersey City, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Jersey City is $6,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $6,418 per month.

Independent living costs in Jersey City, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Jersey City, NJ
$6,747/mo
$6,418/mo
$6,734/mo

Independent living costs in Jersey City, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Jersey City, NJ
$6,747/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Jersey City, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,576/mo
Independent Living
$6,747/mo

Independent living costs in Jersey City, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$8,146/mo
Studio
$9,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$11,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$16,851/mo

Senior living costs in Jersey City 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: Jersey City, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJersey City, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,747/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,514/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,576/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Jersey City, NJ:$6,747/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Jersey City, NJ:$7,514/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Jersey City, NJ:$7,576/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Jersey City, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Jersey City 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.

Jersey City, NJNJ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Jersey City, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jersey City 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
Jersey City, 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%
Jersey City, 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 Jersey City

Recent reviews for independent living in Jersey City

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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Jersey City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jersey City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jersey City, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jersey City 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 Jersey City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jersey City, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jersey City 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 Jersey City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jersey City, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
46.4%
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