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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Linden, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Linden is about $6,966 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 664 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: 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.
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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
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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
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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 Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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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.
The Lofts at Fanwood is designed for 55+ Active Adults looking for high-end features and an abundance of space. The style of each apartment is different, but the size and number of the rooms are the same.
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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: 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: 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
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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: 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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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
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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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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.
ROSEVILLE MANOR is located in the historic Roseville section of Newark, close to Branch Brook Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, restaurants, Route 280, Garden State Parkway and public transportation.The landmark building offers nearly 100 private, carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with elegance and Old...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Linden, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Linden is $6,966 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,399 per month.

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

Linden, NJ
$6,966/mo
$6,968/mo
$7,014/mo

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

Linden, NJ
$6,966/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$7,711/mo
Independent Living
$6,966/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,203/mo
Studio
$7,197/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,874/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,014/mo

Senior living costs in Linden 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: Linden, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLinden, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,966/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,645/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,711/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Linden, NJ:$6,966/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Linden, NJ:$7,645/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Linden, NJ:$7,711/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Linden, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Linden 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
Linden, NJ$1,596/mo$2,097/mo-23.9%
New Jersey$3,245/mo$3,245/mo0.0%
National$2,978/mo$2,847/mo+4.6%
Linden, NJ
2024 average cost:$1,596/mo
2023 average cost:$2,097/mo
Percent change:-23.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,245/mo
2023 average cost:$3,245/mo
Percent change:0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,978/mo
2023 average cost:$2,847/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Linden

Recent reviews for independent living in Linden

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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Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Linden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Linden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Linden, 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 Linden 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 Linden 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
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Linden 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 Linden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Linden, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Linden 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 Linden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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Sunrise of Staten Island, The Heritage of Clara Barton and Sunrise of New Dorp are the top-rated independent living facilities near Linden, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 49 independent living facilities near Linden, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Linden, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Atria Forest Hills and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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