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The cost of independent living in Norton is about $5,061 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 48 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 Independence Manor at Hunterdon
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8.9
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The combination of the warmth, approachability, and responsiveness of the staff and the beauty , warmth and most importantly functionality (livability) of the physical environment - really makes Independence...
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.
*We are proud to have earned New Jersey state's "Advanced Standing" designation for quality!*Independence Manor is dedicated to providing the personal services and health care to individuals who may need help with some of their aspects of daily living. Our programs, policies and procedures were...
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Photo of Renaissance Home Forks
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8.5
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8.5
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9 reviews
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All would get a 5 except activities. The activities director is great and she does a good job but there is nothing to do on weekends or evenings and no church services. The facility is less fancy than most...
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 Renaissance Home, Forks! We provide Personal Care and Independent living options for you or your loved one. We provide a variety of room sizes to fit your budget and needs including one two room suite that can be used for personal care or independent living. Our 24/7 staff consisting...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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7.0
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13 reviews
7.0
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From the initial visit, back in July, through moving in day [date removed] until now we are extremely pleased. The director, nursing staff, everyone has been terrific. She has her meds managed by [name...
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.
Located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space. Mira Vie Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments. For residents with Alzheimer's and other...
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Exceptional care, compassionate staff, and a warm environment make this memory care unit outstanding. Loved ones receive top-notch support and respect, enhancing their quality of life. The facility itself is...
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: 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.
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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: 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,...
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, 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.
Abington Manor is located in the gorgeous rolling hills of Morgan Hill in Williams Township south of Easton Pennsylvania. We are easily accessible from the I- 78, Route 33, Route 22 and Route 611.Enriching the lives of our residents is our underlying philosophy . we are committed to providing...
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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: 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.
Photo of Antonian Towers
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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Heath Village has senior living houses or apartments for 55+. From there you can go to the next level of care which is Heath House or The Meadows. They recently built a brand new facility across the street...
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.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Heath Village, a unique retirement community with more than 40 years experience, located in Morris County. Our beautiful 200+ acre campus is comprised of 250 independent apartments and cottages, a 40-bed residential health care facility and a...
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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 Norton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Norton is $5,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $4,049 per month.

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

Norton, NJ
$5,061/mo

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

Norton, NJ
$5,061/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,895/mo
Independent Living
$5,061/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,142/mo
Studio
$6,823/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,513/mo

Senior living costs in Norton 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: Norton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,061/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,758/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,895/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Norton, NJ:$5,061/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Norton, NJ:$5,758/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Norton, NJ:$5,895/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Norton

Recent reviews for independent living in Norton

The Residence at Basking Ridge

4.5
I really did some amazing research, going to about nine facilities to find the perfect place for my mom. We are very happy with our decision at the Residence at Basking Ridge. Communication seems to be a problem, but they did just open in October so I have to be patient. Looking at the big ...
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Alexandria Manor Senior Living Centers in Nazareth, PA

4.8
This community is wonderful, the staff members are great. They do offer activities, for example during the holidays they have carolers come by, and in the summer they bring in live entertainment. This community is located in a very nice are and is close to the hospital. From our understanding ...
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Fellowship Village a CCRC in Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0
We moved in to Fellowship Senior Living in [date removed]. We are very pleased with our decision to move to FSL. The residents and staff have been extremely welcoming and we enjoy the strong, warm social life in the community. The quality of the food is excellent with many choices in both the ...
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Norton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norton, 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 Norton 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 Norton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norton, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Norton 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 Norton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norton, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norton 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 Norton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norton, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Renaissance Home Forks and Hunterdon Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Norton, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Norton, New Jersey are Traditions of Hanover, Atria Bethlehem and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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