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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Midwood, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Midwood is about $6,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 301 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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Photo of Harmony Village at CareOne JacksonCommunity card badge
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff takes care of my dad, and that's all that matters. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Harmony Village at Care-One Jackson Memory Care Assisted Living accommodates 104 residents in studio apartments specifically designed for individuals that have memory impairments but may also need behavioral management and or medical care. Harmony Village has nurses on staff 24 hours a day as...
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Photo of Monarch Bella Terra
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1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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My dad is enjoying having a shared living space/ roommate. It has made it more affordable and enjoyable. We also needed a fast move in and they worked with us and helped make it happen even though his room...
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.
Tucked beneath tall oaks and bordered by winding paths, Bella Terra by Monarch offers a refreshing take on senior living in the heart of Jackson Township, NJ. Just minutes from championship golf courses and the Jersey Shore, this peaceful, tree-lined setting combines the best of small-town charm...
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Photo of The Orchards Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.0
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Overall it is good. Room size is great. Activities and family activities are great. Housekeeping is fair and laundry is poor. Communication with family and non-medical concerns (environment, etc) is poor....
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.
Our beautifully designed assisted living community features a Main Street with 'shops' and adjoining 'neighborhoods'. Comprehensive services include meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and daily activities. Along with spacious, conformable living quarters, we feature numerous indoor and...
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33 Floor plans available
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My mother moved into Sunrise as she had just become a widow and has dementia. I needed her near me but also needed her cared for. I couldn’t be happier with our decision! My mom is SO happy and is busy all...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Brandywine The Gables by Monarch
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9.9
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I find that everyone try's to make us comfortable, happy and at ease. Some go out of there way to help and take care of you. Most have a pleasant personality.
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.
At Brandywine The Gables, life unfolds just minutes from the shore, where ocean breezes and heartfelt care create a truly rejuvenating lifestyle. Located in the friendly Jersey Shore town of Brick, our community offers the perfect blend of comfort, connection, and peace of mind—surrounded by...
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Thank you for finding a place for Mom!!!!I was really happy when I went there for the first time I was very relax seeing my mom very happy we're she was and a place she called her home.It felt like a hotel...
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.
Westlake Mews is an independent senior apartment community.  We are surrounded by a beautiful park like setting in Jackson, NJ.  At Westlake Mews we go out of our way to make you feel right at 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.
Photo of Birchwood at Whiting
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.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise and...
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Cost of independent living in Midwood, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Midwood is $6,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fieldsboro, NJ with an average of $5,089 per month.

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

Midwood, NJ
$6,636/mo
$6,877/mo
$6,303/mo

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

Midwood, NJ
$6,636/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$7,589/mo
Independent Living
$6,636/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,594/mo
Studio
$6,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,762/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,707/mo

Senior living costs in Midwood 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: Midwood, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMidwood, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,636/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,561/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,589/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Midwood, NJ:$6,636/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Midwood, NJ:$7,561/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Midwood, NJ:$7,589/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Midwood, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Midwood 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
Midwood, NJ$3,811/mo$3,405/mo+11.9%
New Jersey$3,163/mo$3,253/mo-2.8%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
Midwood, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,811/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,163/mo
2023 average cost:$3,253/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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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 Midwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Midwood

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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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

5.0
We had a good tour experience with Rose Hill Assited Living. They were a second floor only full care facility. No access to outside unless family takes them out. They were all very friendly people, but we just liked the layout of a different facility better for our loved ones needs.

Midwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Midwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Midwood, 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 Midwood 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 Midwood 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
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Midwood 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 Midwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Midwood, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Midwood 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 Midwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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