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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Normanook, NJ
The cost of independent living in Normanook is about $5,814 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 350 options. Read 4420 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: 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.
The Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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This is a HUD development. It is government run and everything is inspected every year. They are fantastic. The bad part is getting in. The wait is very long and can take up to a year and a half. The...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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 was very impressed with the staff at Wesley. They are attentive to the residents, and extremely nice in their attitude. They quickly identified some issues with my mother after we moved her to the secure...
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor provides worry-free assisted living and dementia care, with a full range of amenities that enhance daily living. And, with our location in the magnificently scenic Pocono Mountains, Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor has a desirable...
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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.
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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My aunt lives in the Enclave in Livingston NJ and has been receiving care from assisting hands of Livingston. The care that they provide is amazing and gives our family comfort and peace of mind.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome Home to The Mews at Annandale!$500 Security Deposit. Limited Time Offer, Restrictions Apply The Mews at Annandale, a new luxury community located in historic Annandale, NJ right off Route 78 offers the best in suburban living. Our apartments are one and two bedrooms containing modern,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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 really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was...
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.
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.
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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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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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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: 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, 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: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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When I do visit, the community is always very clean. The staff is excellent and very accommodating. They help us in any way, even with her electronic devices. The care is also very good and we have had no...
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.
Welcome to Weston Senior Living Center at Sullivan Trail! We are a personal care home with a secured dementia unit located in Easton, PA. We are located about a 5 minute drive from downtown Easton. Our community has been here for 19 years and we are waiting for you to call Weston Senior Living...
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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 Normanook, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Normanook is $5,814 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountain Lake, NJ with an average of $4,624 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Normanook, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Normanook, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Normanook, NJ by room type
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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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Sunrise of Morris Plains
4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.
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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
33.6%
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.9%
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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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
38.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.4%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Traditions of Hanover and Yorktown Assisted Living Residence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Normanook, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 350 independent living facilities near Normanook, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Normanook, New Jersey are The Gardens of Green Ridge, Traditions of Hanover and Yorktown Assisted Living Residence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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