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The cost of independent living in Money Island is about $4,897 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 232 options. Read 3861 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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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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When we went to check a place for my Aunt, Vernon House was a quiet apartment complex. Actually, we were looking for a retirement neighborhood like [removed], where my parents live. Living there is pleasant...
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.
At Vernon House, you’ll find a 62+ Senior Philadelphia apartment community where everything you want is brought together: a location in the neighborhood where you want to live, amenities designed to make your life more enjoyable, and features that are both modern and centered on comfort.When you...
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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
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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.
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 Mother found a whole new family at Brandywine almost three years ago. And this is because the people that choose to work there treat 1) the job like a vocation, and, 2) the residents like their own...
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.
At Brandywine Moorestown Estates, every day is an opportunity to feel connected, cared for, and completely at home. Nestled in one of New Jersey’s most beloved small towns, our community blends timeless charm, exceptional care, and meaningful companionship in a place where residents can truly...
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We chose Brightview Mount Laurel because we had to move quickly and they had availability and the location as well. My mother is in a private room so it is good size for her. The best part about the...
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.
Brightview Mount Laurel has a lovely country estate setting as well as easy and convenient access to shopping, medical facilities and local attractions. Unique in the area, this community offers Assisted Living residences with personalized care and service as well as award-winning Alzheimer's...
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Overall a very positive experience. My dad likes it. It's pretty quiet. Decently maintained. We have no complaints. I would recommend Pewter Village to others who are looking for a place for their loved one
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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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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 rate all of the above a 5. The place is new construction. The staff are all amazing. The food is great. They have a very robust activity schedule. The place has a movie theater and salon on site. The value...
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 sister was in very bad physical and mental condition when she moved into the St. Mary's -- a year ago. Their constant medication monitoring and nursing attention brought her around to a much healthier,...
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.
Located in historic Bridgeton NJ, this 80 unit apartment complex was renovated from its original use as an old sewing factory in the 1900's. Many of the factory's employees not only remain Bridgeton residents, but currently live in the Riverwalk Senior complex. The apartment complex sits next to...
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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, 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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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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: 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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I am happily settled here and enjoy all aspects of daily life. I especially appreciate the peaceful surroundings and friendly neighborhood residents. All the staff at Buena have been wonderfully helpful and...
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 Buena Gardens is a senior apartment complex located in Minotola, New Jersey, about 30 minutes away from Atlantic City in Atlantic County. Our charming apartments are available to seniors at least 55-years old who wish to enjoy relaxing in a resort-style complex without worrying about home...
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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.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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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: 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 Money Island, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Money Island is $4,897 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,215 per month.

Independent living costs in Money Island, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Money Island, NJ
$4,897/mo
$4,887/mo
$4,892/mo

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

Money Island, NJ
$4,897/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Money Island, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,961/mo
Independent Living
$4,897/mo

Independent living costs in Money Island, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,434/mo
Studio
$6,222/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,378/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Money Island 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: Money Island, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMoney Island, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,897/mo$6,328/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,961/mo$7,288/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,961/mo$7,353/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Money Island, NJ:$4,897/mo
New Jersey:$6,328/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Money Island, NJ:$5,961/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Money Island, NJ:$5,961/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Money Island, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Money Island 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
Money Island, NJ$3,523/mo$3,178/mo+10.9%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Money Island, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,523/mo
2023 average cost:$3,178/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Money Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Money Island

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities for residents. Residents across various communities reflect on the diverse activities offered to them, such as movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and games. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills,Bonnie especially enjoys the regular bingo and all the games in the pub. The activities help encourage so ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several residents express appreciation for the caring nature of the staff at their community. Families often mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with the community's caregivers. For example, at Harmony at Kent, residents praise the staff for ...
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Modern and well-maintained facilities. Reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community's living spaces, whether it's for the private rooms, common areas, or outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. For instance, at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC, the friends and family of residents mention the spotless ...
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Access to transportation for shopping and appointments. Many reviews express gratitude for the community-provided transportation services, which make getting around easier and more convenient for residents. For instance, at Forwood Estates, a daughter mentions that her mother has made use of the van transportation for shopping and appointments, giv ...
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Individualized care plans. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of care plans at various communities, with families reporting that their loved ones' specific needs and preferences are taken into consideration. For example, at Harmony at Kent, a family shares that their loved one's dietary restrictions are ac ...
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Secure living environment. Residents and their families highlight the peace of mind that comes with living in a secure community. For instance, at Cardinal Village, a family shares that they appreciate the security measures in place, allowing them confidence that their loved one is safe and well taken care of.
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Money Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Money Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Money Island, 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 Money Island 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 Money Island 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
32.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Money Island 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 Money Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Money Island 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 Money Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Parkers Bend Retirement, Brookdale Cape May and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys are the top-rated independent living facilities near Money Island, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 232 independent living facilities near Money Island, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Money Island, New Jersey are Brookdale Cape May, Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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