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The cost of independent living in Lakeland is about $4,810 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 1068 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
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: 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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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.
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, 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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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Lakeland, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Lakeland is $4,810 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pitman, NJ with an average of $4,671 per month.

Independent living costs in Lakeland, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Lakeland, NJ
$4,810/mo
$4,747/mo
$4,751/mo

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

Lakeland, NJ
$4,810/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Lakeland, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,762/mo
Independent Living
$4,810/mo

Independent living costs in Lakeland, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,308/mo
Studio
$6,254/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,483/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,336/mo

Senior living costs in Lakeland 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: Lakeland, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakeland, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,810/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,762/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,762/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lakeland, NJ:$4,810/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Lakeland, NJ:$5,762/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Lakeland, NJ:$5,762/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Lakeland, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lakeland 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
Lakeland, NJ$3,346/mo$3,159/mo+5.9%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lakeland, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,346/mo
2023 average cost:$3,159/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Lakeland

Recent reviews for independent living in Lakeland

The Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Brandywine Voorhees by Monarch

5.0
Brandywine Voorhees is like a hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are always going above and beyond, the building is kept clean, and even more importantly the residents are HAPPY. My mom has lived here for a year and our family could not be happier with her care, the nurses and aides treat her ...
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Lakeland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakeland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakeland, 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakeland, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakeland 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 Lakeland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakeland, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakeland 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 Lakeland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakeland, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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