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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Normanook, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Normanook is about $5,946 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 381 options. Read 4902 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: 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 The Oaks at Denville
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My wife and I are very happy at this community. The staff are exceptionally friendly. The food tastes good and there is a good variety of choices. We have a nice apartment and a lot of friendly neighbors....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Franciscan Oaks is a life care retirement community located in the gentle rolling hills of Morris County, and just a short walk from the delightful town of Denville.  The nearby downtown offers specialty stores and boutiques, a multitude of restaurants, along with a charming library and...
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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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5 star
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4 star
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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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.
You and your loved ones will feel confident that you are safe, happy, and well taken care of at Victoria Mews. Your days will be filled with good friends and good times, and your evenings will be filled with rest and relaxation. Please visit us ......our door is always open! We know how important...
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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.
Photo of Wallkill Living Center
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
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
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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Photo of Brookside Personal Care 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.
The Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
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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 Brookside Senior Citizens
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.
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: 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 Vail Manor
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, 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.
For over twenty years we have been proud to present this unique concept in assisted living and independent living for older adults, in a beautiful country setting. It is our aim to provide you with the services and programs you need to maintain independent, dignified living. Our staff is...
Photo of Baldwin Oaks Apartments
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 Cheshire Home II
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.
Photo of Weston Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Green Briar Residential Health
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 Spring Hills Morristown
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This facility is lovely and the staff are friendly and helpful. Before Covid, I visited my friend, who is a resident, every week. She has been so much happier since she moved in. The activities are good and...
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.
Spring Hills at Morristown is a unique residence designed to foster a productive and healthy lifestyle for those choosing to live in an assisted living environment. Our friendly, caring and professional staff is highly trained to meet the special needs of all the residents at Spring Hills. Our...
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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Normanook, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Normanook is $5,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountain Lake, NJ with an average of $4,790 per month.

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

Normanook, NJ
$5,946/mo
$7,732/mo

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

Normanook, NJ
$5,946/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$6,091/mo
Independent Living
$5,946/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,003/mo
Studio
$7,290/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,309/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,540/mo

Senior living costs in Normanook 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: Normanook, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNormanook, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,946/mo$6,367/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$6,598/mo$7,291/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,091/mo$7,356/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Normanook, NJ:$5,946/mo
New Jersey:$6,367/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Normanook, NJ:$6,598/mo
New Jersey:$7,291/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Normanook, NJ:$6,091/mo
New Jersey:$7,356/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Normanook, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Normanook 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
Normanook, NJ$5,526/mo$4,391/mo+25.9%
New Jersey$4,082/mo$3,520/mo+16.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Normanook, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,526/mo
2023 average cost:$4,391/mo
Percent change:+25.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$3,520/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Normanook

Recent reviews for independent living in Normanook

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at different communities, such as at Traditions of Hanover, they are described as 'wonderful', 'great', and 'welcoming'. At Arbor Terrace Teaneck, the director is praised for her 'excellent' and 'outstanding' care, and at M ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at communities. For example, at Thrive at Montvale, the automated pill dispenser suggested by the community relations person allowed a resident to live independently, while at The Delaney of Bridgewater, residents wish for more ...
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Welcoming and inclusive environment. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and inclusive nature of the communities. At Traditions of Hanover, families are welcomed into the community and residents make new friends. At Traditions of Hanover, the goal of the community is described as 'happy, healthy, and safe', and at Tradit ...
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Dedicated and caring caregivers. Residents and families express appreciation for the caring and compassionate nature of the caregivers. At The Carlucci Home, the owner goes above and beyond to advocate for her loved one, and at Traditions of Hanover, the staff is described as 'superior' and 'caring'. At Drum Hill Senior Li ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Residents frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At Sterling Heights, the interaction with the staff is 'pretty good', but the food is described as 'plain' and there is room for improvement. At Fellowship Community, the natural surroundings add to the appeal of ...
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Supportive and responsive administration. Administration and staff are described as caring and professional. At Traditions of Hanover, the marketing department is praised for their help in deciding if a community is the best fit for a loved one, and at Traditions of Hanover, the executive director, business director, and social dire ...
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Normanook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Normanook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Normanook, 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 Normanook 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 Normanook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Normanook, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Normanook 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 Normanook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Normanook, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Normanook 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 Normanook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
46.5%
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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Traditions of Hanover and Twin Cedar Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Normanook, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 381 independent living facilities near Normanook, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Normanook, New Jersey are Traditions of Hanover, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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