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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Locustwood, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Locustwood is about $4,920 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 1375 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
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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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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: 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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We sold our home after 42 year of memories. We had no idea if we could adjust to a Active Senior Community, but after four months we are both convinced this was the right move. The apartment is very large...
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.
Photo of The Colony at Chews Landing
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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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.
Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...
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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
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 Gray Manor 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 Riverview 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.
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
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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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 Harbor View Towers
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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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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I have lived here for almost 2 years. I volunteered here for many years before my move. PPH is a work in progress to bring the standards up to their nearby competitors. It is a friendly place but change is...
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.
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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 Tabor Manor
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
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
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 Locustwood, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Locustwood is $4,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Somerdale, NJ with an average of $4,792 per month.

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

Locustwood, NJ
$4,920/mo

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

Locustwood, NJ
$4,920/mo
U.S. national average
$4,210/mo

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

$5,896/mo
Independent Living
$4,920/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,398/mo
Studio
$3,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,999/mo

Senior living costs in Locustwood 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: Locustwood, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLocustwood, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,920/mo$6,186/mo$4,210/mo
Assisted Living$5,896/mo$7,129/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$5,896/mo$7,189/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Locustwood, NJ:$4,920/mo
New Jersey:$6,186/mo
U.S.:$4,210/mo
Assisted Living
Locustwood, NJ:$5,896/mo
New Jersey:$7,129/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Locustwood, NJ:$5,896/mo
New Jersey:$7,189/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Locustwood, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Locustwood 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
Locustwood, NJ$3,533/mo$3,169/mo+11.5%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Locustwood, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,533/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Locustwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Locustwood

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

United Methodist Communities Pitman

4.6
From the first step of the application process through admittance and residency, everyone that we have come in contact with at Pitman have been caring and gracious... Just nice people to deal with..

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Varied and satisfying dining experiences. Many residents express their appreciation for the quality and variety of meals provided in their communities. At Parkers Bend Retirement, for instance, reviews highlight the delicious and healthy dining options, while at Seaton Voorhees, some residents mention the availability of customized ...
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Engaging community activities. Activities and social events are highlighted as a popular feature in several reviews. At Fountain View at Logan Square, residents enjoy a wide range of activities including games, movies, and wine and cheese happy hours.Woodbury Mews adds that the community also organizes trips to museums an ...
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Welcoming and helpful staff. Across the reviews, the kindness and attentiveness of staff members is frequently mentioned. At Parkers Bend Retirement, for example, residents praise the staff's willingness to help with housekeeping and their warm and friendly demeanor.
Personalized living spaces. Some residents appreciate the ability to customize their living spaces, as noted in Fountain View at Logan Square and Parkers Bend Retirement. Personal touches like redecorating, painting, and hanging art add to the sense of home.
Thoughtful accommodations. Residents in Woodbury Mews and Fountain View at Logan Square mention the convenience of having a kitchen in their apartments. Other accommodations include on-site general stores, salons, pharmacies, and homecare and therapy services.
Secure and accessible living environments. Safety is a major concern for many seniors, and several communities, such as Fountain View at Logan Square, offer features like secure buildings and easy access to medical care to address this need. Additionally, transportation services for shopping and appointments are mentioned in Woodbury ...
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Locustwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locustwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locustwood, 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 Locustwood 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 Locustwood 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
31.2%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
34.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
34.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
10.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Locustwood 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 Locustwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
37%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
44%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locustwood 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 Locustwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Locustwood, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
28.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
43.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
42.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
40%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Parkers Bend Retirement, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Atria Center City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Locustwood, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 87 independent living facilities near Locustwood, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Locustwood, New Jersey are Parkers Bend Retirement, Spring Village at Hammonton and Azalea of Cinnaminson. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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