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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Newton, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Newton is about $5,336 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options.

Read 270 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 Morristown, Hackettstown and East Stroudsburg.

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Photo of Colonial Manor at Panther Valley
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The staff is most accommodating and ready to help, the room is clean, spacious and very comfortable and the nursing staff has been very helpful.
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.
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
Photo of Westwind Manor
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A very caring staff and engaged administrators who make a point of getting to know all the residents and trying to make them happy. My brother is in the newer wing of the facility and has a large studio...
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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
Photo of Bentley Commons at Paragon Village
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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61 reviews
9.4
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They are very attentive and friendly to everyone. My mom is now in the assisted living building and she really likes it there. She has the smallest size room a studio but doesn't seem to mind. They come to...
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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Photo of The Chelsea at Sparta
1616 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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18 reviews
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Everyone and everything is great here. I'm very happy she's at Chelsea. The staff is friendly and anytime mom needs anything they are right here to help. She said the food is very good. She is seated with 3...
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.
Photo of Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepherd
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The night staff that I interacted with every night while my father was in hospice care were absolutely wonderful. They were not only careful and sweet to my father, but they were very kind to me and my...
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.
The House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
Photo of Mt. Arlington Senior Living
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8.4
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41 reviews
8.4
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The experience so far has been 5 stars. The staff are friendly and helpful. The care has been wonderful. They have activities everyday and even take them outside. The room is on the smaller side bc it's a...
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.
Welcome to Mt Arlington Senior Living. Mt. Arlington Senior Living sits high on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills and wooded landscape surrounding the community. The Community is located just minutes from local shopping, restaurants, Lake Hopatcong, places of worship, and...
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Photo of Merriam Casa Bella
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville
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33 Floor plans available
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It's small and very homey. Not an overwhelming environment to adjust to. It's important to develop a relationship with the staff and help them understand your loved one's needs. Don't assume they know.
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.
Bentley Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the tranquil neighborhoods of Branchville, Sussex County, New Jersey. If you are looking for a community located in a peaceful neighborhood for yourself or your loved ones look no further than Bentley Assisted Living at...
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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.
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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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...
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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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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Newton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Newton is $5,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paterson, NJ with an average of $3,364 per month.

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

Newton, NJ
$5,336/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$9,547/mo
Independent Living
$5,336/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,008/mo
Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,201/mo

Senior living costs in Newton 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: Newton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,336/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,978/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,547/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Newton, NJ:$5,336/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Newton, NJ:$7,978/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Newton, NJ:$9,547/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Newton, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Newton 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
Newton, NJ$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New Jersey$4,201/mo$4,491/mo-6.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Newton, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,201/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Newton

Recent reviews for independent living in Newton

Merriam Casa Bella in Newton, NJ

5.0
My dad is receiving excellent care and attention, they assist him with all of his daily living, and the food is great. Compared to other facilities, the food is great, for example, pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, beef stew, mac and cheese, home made soups, unsweet iced tea, pudding to ...
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Spring Hills Morristown

4.0
Spring Hills has many king employees that have taken care of both of my parents during the most difficult time of their lives. The only concern that I have is I think they could use more staff members as the job they do is difficult and demanding.

Mira Vie West Milford

5.0
This is easy. I would rate it a 5 across the board. The experience with Mira Vie West Milford has been wonderful and my mother is so happy there. The experience with A Place for Mom was also excellent. The whole process was so smooth. I'm very thankful for your assistance in finding Mira Vie.

Newton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newton, 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 Newton 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 Newton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newton, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Newton 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 Newton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newton, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
38.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newton 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 Newton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
50%
34.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Manor at Panther Valley, Westwind Manor and Bentley Commons at Paragon Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Newton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Newton, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Newton, New Jersey is Twin Cedar Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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