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The cost of independent living in Layton is about $5,861 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 364 options. Read 4594 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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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.
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: 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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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
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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 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
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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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My mother has been with Mrs. Bush's almost 6 years. During that time the staff has treated with much love and kindness. As with any organization, there is a turn over of staff, but the changes have not...
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: 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: 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.
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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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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...
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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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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
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.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Keystone Place senior apartments are located in the great town of Dickson City, Lackawanna County, PA. This town is known for its small town feel that most seniors look for when trying to find the right senior housing. There are a number of things to do around this area such as the Circle...
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, 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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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.

Cost of independent living in Layton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Layton is $5,861 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $4,076 per month.

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

Layton, NJ
$5,861/mo
$6,375/mo

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

Layton, NJ
$5,861/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$6,696/mo
Independent Living
$5,861/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,012/mo
Studio
$7,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,286/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,540/mo

Senior living costs in Layton 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: Layton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLayton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,861/mo$6,367/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$6,571/mo$7,291/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,696/mo$7,356/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Layton, NJ:$5,861/mo
New Jersey:$6,367/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Layton, NJ:$6,571/mo
New Jersey:$7,291/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Layton, NJ:$6,696/mo
New Jersey:$7,356/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Layton, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Layton 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
Layton, NJ$5,636/mo$4,412/mo+27.7%
New Jersey$4,082/mo$3,520/mo+16.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Layton, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,636/mo
2023 average cost:$4,412/mo
Percent change:+27.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$3,520/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Layton

Recent reviews for independent living in Layton

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and responsive staff. Many reviews mention the staff's attentiveness towards residents' needs, with several families expressing gratitude towards staff members for their helpfulness and quick response to emergencies. At Arbor Terrace Teaneck, the staff's dedication is evident in their efforts to ensure residents' s ...
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Friendly and caring community atmosphere. Residents and families often comment on the friendly and caring atmosphere in the community. At Traditions of Hanover, the welcoming environment allows residents to make new friends and feel at home. The sense of community extends to regular activities and events, bringing everyone together.
Independence with assistance when needed. Some reviews highlight the importance of preserving residents' independence while also providing assistance when needed. At Thrive at Montvale, for example, a helpful suggestion from the community relations person led to the implementation of an automated pill dispenser, allowing a resident to ...
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Varied activities for residents. Activities catering to residents' diverse interests are a key feature in several reviews. At Traditions of Hanover, the wide range of activities keeps residents engaged and active. Some communities offer outings to museums, plays, and concerts, while others host on-site events like wine tastin ...
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Beautiful and clean facilities. Numerous reviews praise the cleanliness and attractiveness of the facilities. At Sterling Heights, the beautiful surroundings add to the overall appeal of the community, making it an enjoyable place to live. The cleanliness and upkeep of the community are important factors in creating a positi ...
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Personalized and compassionate care. Personalized care tailored to individual residents' needs is a common theme in several reviews. At Drum Hill Senior Living, the kindness and expertise of the director went above and beyond in providing valuable insights and recommendations for a potential resident. The care provided at Atria ...
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Layton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Layton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Layton, 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 Layton 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 Layton 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
29.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Layton 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 Layton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Layton, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Layton 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 Layton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Layton, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.8%
46.5%
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