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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Middlesex County, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Middlesex County is about $3,925 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 621 options.

Read 12681 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Staten Island, Princeton and Morristown.

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The residents and staff, overall, are friendly & welcoming. However, the residents are basically home bodies. They don't venture out to go on very few group trips unless it's the Dollar Store or an event at...
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.
A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It is not intended to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.
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My loved one is currently a resident at Residence at Park Ridge and most everything has been good for her at this facility. Based on her experience so far, I would recommend this facility to others!
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.
Extraordinary Healthcare with Incomparable Elegance' The Atrium Health Group is focused on providing the highest quality care for each person in every stage of senior life. At the Park Ridge Campus we are pleased to be able to offer a continuum of care one just one property. With Mill Pond...
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My aunt has had the same nurse for two years. Staff is so important. Consistency of care at this place is the best I’ve seen. Now, I see the facility is getting the overdue attention that it has needed for a...
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.
Ivystone Senior Living at Pennsauken, New Jersey in Camden County, is conveniently situated in close proximity to many communities in the Delaware Valley including Cherry Hill, Palmyra, Collingswood and Philadelphia. Our location allows easy access to local resources for residents and families.At...
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My dad receives excellent care, his room is large and extremely clean. He receives wonderful assistance all day. The food is home cooked, portions are large, soups, bacon eggs for breakfast, pancakes,...
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.
Merriam Casa Bella is an assisted living community located in Newton, NJ. The city of Newton is located in Sussex County and home to about 8,000 people. Newton is a small community with lots of restaurants, shops and community events.Merriam Casa Bella is committed to giving our residents the...
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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.
Park View at Cheltenham is a 75-unit apartment complex, located in Elkins Park, PA for seniors 62 years of age or older who wish to live independently.  To qualify for an apartment at Park View, you must meet minimum age restrictions with qualifying incomes.  Rental assistance is...
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I think what sticks out most about Premier Cadbury is the friendliness of everyone. They were very welcoming and caring. The facility is a little dated, but it is overall a very nice place.
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.
Once you move into your apartment at Cadbury, you will feel right at home. We take care of maintenance, utilities, housekeeping and linens. You will enjoy delicious meals in our Lakeside Dining Room or Friendly Cafe. The living is easy and comfortable at Cadbury. The Lodge at Cadbury is the best...
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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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First of all world class food 3 times a day. Healthy and delicious. Then there are many activities available all day, some active some just movies. There are art activities b ND learning activities. The...
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.
The Bristal at Garden City will be the sixteenth in our family of assisted living communities. With our years of experience and expertise, we’re sure that you will find no equal – in luxury, dedication, or quality of care. Our Garden City community will offer independent senior living, assisted...
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Esplanade at Palisades is an excellent place, and the staff are wonderful. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. She loves it at the...
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.
The Esplanade at Palisades is a beautiful and affordable senior community located on a lovely 22 acre campus in Rockland County. We are in close proximity to New York City, Bergen and Westchester Counties. Here, residents can retain their independence and privacy while also enjoying the peace of...
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Everything at Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been excellent! The main reason we chose this facility is because of the walkability. Indoors and out.
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.
Steeped in the time-honored Quaker traditions of honesty and integrity, respect for simplicity and quality, and an abiding belief in the unique worth of every human being, Foulkeways at Gwynedd has been providing unwavering standards of excellence to residents for over 50 years. A pioneer among...
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Photo of Cherry Hill Senior Living
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We chose this facility at the time because they offered an affordable price and it was close. The room sizes here were decent. This facility has closed and my dad is now in Voorhees senior living. It is very...
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.
Cherry Hill Senior Living is conveniently located in an upscale suburban area next door to Kennedy Hospital and just minutes from Routes 70, 38 and 295. Everything from our decor, delicious cuisine served restaurant style and our cozy furnished studios makes you feel right at home here at Cherry...
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I thought that Brookdale was a well run place. They did a good job looking after the residents. I had no issues at all. I would recommend Brookdale. I like that the residents are treated as adults. You can...
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.
Are you ready to live your best life every day?Come see if our senior living community with both independent living and assisted living is the right fit for you. Located near the Delaware River, and just a short drive from Philadelphia, here can you redefine your independence and live your best...
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We chose this community because of the availability, cost and location. The food is good, they have a diverse menu. The room sizes are very appropriate and comfortable. Our favorite part about this facility...
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.
The Bristal at East Meadow is one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, East Meadow has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection....
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It's small clean and friendly but it s definitely not for those suffering things like dementia. The medical aspect is their weakest link.
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.
Paradise Manor is a personal care home dedicated to assisted residents with physical, mental and emotional needs. We provide a comfortable environment that encourages independent living. The skilled staff provides around the clock personal care with dignity and respect.
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This is a place full of amazing people! So many active seniors, engaged in living their lives fully, working - in large ways or small, to the best of their abilities - to make the world a better place.
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 Fellowship Community serves the needs of elder members through the various phases of aging, from living independently in apartments to needing direct, one-on-one care. Our Members are able to age in place all the way through end of life in a loving, homey environment.The Fellowship stands...
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We had a good experience at The Bristal at Westbury. There were some great workers here. The facility itself is very fancy and very large. We felt that it was not conducive for family visits in the memory...
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.
The Bristal at Westbury is just one member of a growing family of Assisted Living communities that have been built on Long Island, by Long Islanders, bearing The Bristal name. Like all of our communities, Westbury has been designed to strike the ideal balance between privacy and protection. Fully...
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I was able to place my Uncle here, with the help of the very capable managment. They took the burden off my shoulders and handled everthing. I will forever be grateful. The staff are friendly and caring. His...
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.
Built in 2024 Braemar Living at Montebello is our 3rd Assisted Living Community in New York. Braemar has redefined the assisted living experience, offering a superior level of comfort, convenience and support that sets our communities apart. We understand the importance of balancing the desire...
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No problems, and they have gone above and beyond. The staff is great, they call in advance, any changes and they are calling me. It can be multiple calls daily, very clean. Their staff is on top of...
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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I would say yes, we would recommend Fountainview at College Road based on the experience we have had so far. It is quite nice. I think that someone who is looking for independence with less responsibility...
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.
FountainView at College Road is Rockland's County's premier residential retirement community with spacious private apartments with services and amenities for independent service. The Springs features Assisted Living and is especially designed for residents who can benefit from more personal...
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McCallum Assisted Living may certainly not be the newest, shiny and modern community but it is nice and we have been very pleased with the staff. It is clean but it is just an older building. The staff are...
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.
McCallum Assisted Living is a personal care facility dedicated to assisting residents with physical, mental and emotional needs.  Skilled staff provides continuous personal care.
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Penn Home is an older community but its very good and the people there were very nice, and it was kept pretty clean. The care services were good, however the food was average. There wasn't a huge variety of...
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.
Penn Home is a non profit personal care retirement residence located in the Fishtown/Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1848 as the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women, the Home continues its charitable heritage today by offering an affordable option in...
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Has the look and feel of a nice hotel. The administrative staff has been wonderful. (Our family stays very involved).My sister really enjoys her assigned dining table mates. Staff is constantly checking in...
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.
ABOUT THE VILLAGEThe Village at LifeQuest is a licensed Assisted Living community located in suburban Quakertown on 220 acres of property being developed to serve multiple uses. We share the property with LifeQuest Nursing Center, LifeSpan Child Daycare and the newly constructed St. Luke’s...
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I recently had the opportunity to visit Whispering Woods. Overall it’s a beautiful facility. For the most part everyone is friendly. You do have moments when things could be better like the food, and...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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We have only been here for less than 2 months but I would give Marlton Gardens a 5 on everything! This is based on the terrible conditions that we experienced at another place. It is a GREAT place!
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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My sister in law loves her room and community activities and we would recommend St. Mary's Villa to other families based on the experience so far.
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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Cost of independent living in Middlesex County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Middlesex County is $3,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union County, NJ with an average of $3,741 per month.

Independent living costs in Middlesex County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Middlesex County, NJ
$3,925/mo

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

Middlesex County, NJ
$3,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Middlesex County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,268/mo
Independent Living
$3,925/mo

Independent living costs in Middlesex County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,478/mo
Studio
$3,476/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,126/mo

Senior living costs in Middlesex County 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: Middlesex County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiddlesex County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$3,925/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,617/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,268/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Middlesex County, NJ:$3,925/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Middlesex County, NJ:$7,617/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Middlesex County, NJ:$9,268/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Middlesex County, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Middlesex County 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 average 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
Middlesex County, NJ$3,928/mo$3,635/mo+8.1%
New Jersey$3,081/mo$3,234/mo-4.7%
National$2,788/mo$2,812/mo-0.9%
Middlesex County, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,928/mo
2023 average cost:$3,635/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,081/mo
2023 average cost:$3,234/mo
Percent change:-4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,788/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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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 Middlesex County

Recent reviews for independent living in Middlesex County

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch

5.0
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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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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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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Middlesex County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middlesex County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middlesex County, 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 Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middlesex County, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middlesex County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Middlesex County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mira Vie East Brunswick, Brookdale Monroe and The Heritage of Clara Barton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Middlesex County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 621 independent living facilities near Middlesex County, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Middlesex County, New Jersey are Azalea of Cinnaminson, Atria West 86 and Brandywine The Gables by Monarch. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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