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The cost of independent living in Oak Shade is about $5,406 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 522 options. Read 10204 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: 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, 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: 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: 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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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "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.
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Nurses and aides were skilled and compassionate.
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.
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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.
At Maple Village, we have a myriad of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site experiences and trips. Cats and dogs are permitted in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near reachable public transportation. Our location conveniently offers resident parking. All...
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: 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 had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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.
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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.
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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: 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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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
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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We sold our house and temporarily moved to Victorian Village until we could find our permanent home. After six months we realized this is where we wanted to live. We love the layout and spaciousness of our...
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.
Victorian Village at Loller Academy-two bedroom,two bath luxury living at its finest! All residences have granite counter tops, GE appliances, and terraces. Take time to relax and enjoy life....leave the maintenance to us!

Cost of independent living in Oak Shade, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Oak Shade is $5,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford Lakes, NJ with an average of $4,582 per month.

Independent living costs in Oak Shade, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Oak Shade, NJ
$5,406/mo
$5,309/mo

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

Oak Shade, NJ
$5,406/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Shade, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,391/mo
Independent Living
$5,406/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Shade, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,375/mo
Studio
$6,222/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,437/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,172/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,938/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Shade 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: Oak Shade, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak Shade, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,406/mo$6,367/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$6,364/mo$7,291/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,391/mo$7,356/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Oak Shade, NJ:$5,406/mo
New Jersey:$6,367/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Shade, NJ:$6,364/mo
New Jersey:$7,291/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Oak Shade, NJ:$6,391/mo
New Jersey:$7,356/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Oak Shade, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oak Shade 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
Oak Shade, NJ$3,591/mo$3,309/mo+8.5%
New Jersey$4,082/mo$3,520/mo+16.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Oak Shade, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,591/mo
2023 average cost:$3,309/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
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 Oak Shade

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Shade

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Throughout the reviews, the kindness and warmth of the staff stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, several residents express appreciation for the long-term friendships they have formed with the community's caregivers.
Variety of engaging activities. Activities are another key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at various communities like Arbour Square and Fountain View at Logan Square. Movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more help residents stay engaged and active.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents consistently praise the quality of the food at their communities. At Silverwoods and The Havens, for instance, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. The cleanliness and upkeep of the communities' facilities is frequently mentioned in reviews. For example, at Arbour Square, the renovated patio and dining room are appreciated by residents for their beauty and functionality.
Thoughtful communication with families and residents. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a common theme in the reviews. At Hudson Estates, for instance, the family is kept informed of their loved one's activities and needs through regular updates from the community director.
Diverse range of apartment sizes and layouts. The availability of a range of apartment sizes and layouts caters to various needs and preferences. In the reviews for Forwood Estates, for example, one resident appreciates the generously sized apartment and the convenience of having a patio door.
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Oak Shade independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Shade independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Shade, 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 Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade 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
37.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Shade, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Shade, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
46.5%
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