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The cost of independent living in Paterson is about $5,148 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 540 options.

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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: 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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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, 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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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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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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: 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: 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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When I first moved in here, they had lost their food service, and they have now gotten a new chef and he is doing an outstanding job. The maintenance staff here is outstanding as well; always on call, always...
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.
Summer Hill ApartmentsThe independent living community of Summer Hill Apartments can be found in Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey. And if you’re looking for a little bit of action, Midtown Manhattan is a quick 20 miles from Wayne. This Passaic County Township boasts a population of over 54,700...
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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
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: 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.
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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.
The Montclair Inn is operated by Montclair Shared Housing Association, a not-for-profit corporation with a broad base of volunteers interested in developing affordable, dignified housing solutions.The Inn provides a gracious living environment for 22 well single seniors over 62 who meet...
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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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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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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
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.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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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.
The Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...

Cost of independent living in Paterson, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Paterson is $5,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jersey City, NJ with an average of $3,327 per month.

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

Paterson, NJ
$5,148/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$9,435/mo
Independent Living
$5,148/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,233/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,716/mo

Senior living costs in Paterson 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: Paterson, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaterson, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Paterson, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Paterson, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Paterson, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Paterson, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Paterson 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Paterson, NJ$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New Jersey$4,148/mo$4,491/mo-7.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Paterson, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,148/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
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 Paterson

Recent reviews for independent living in Paterson

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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Brandywine Princeton by Monarch

4.8
My mother has been here for over a ½ year and loves it! I could go on-and-on about how wonderful this place is. The Activities Dept. is spectacular! And when you live in a place like this, you need an incredible variety to pick from. I’m not talking about the normal things like Bingo or Crafts, ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Paterson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paterson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paterson, 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 Paterson 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 Paterson 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
37.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
44.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Paterson 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 Paterson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paterson, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paterson 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 Paterson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Christian Fellowship House, Atria West 86 and Sunrise of Sheepshead are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paterson, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 540 independent living facilities near Paterson, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Paterson, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Atria Rye Brook and Atria Forest Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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