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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Paulina, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Paulina is about $3,797 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 419 options.

Read 6684 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Easton, Mount Pocono and Hackettstown.

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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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: 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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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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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
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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.
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...
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.
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: 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.
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.
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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Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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.
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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.
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...
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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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As I reflect on a bustling and boisterous Thanksgiving day with my family (Mom included), many things come to mind - impossibly delicious food, hilarious antics, and special family connections. I can safely...
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.
Whether you’re a resident or visitor you’re important to us. Our goal is always to make you feel welcome at our Senior Living Community. Here at The Chandler Estates, we promote an active, elegant, rural and independent lifestyle molded to suit each individual resident. We are “Proud to make a...
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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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care
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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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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: 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.
At Courtyard Luxury Senior Living, we’ve reimagined senior living to focus on enhancing every aspect of daily life.Conveniently located in the picturesque town of Clinton, NJ, everything in our community was designed with residents in mind, from the layout of the apartments to the daily...
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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: 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.
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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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Moravian Hall Square and the experience at this facility was great. They were well staffed, very clean, friendly and everything in the building worked and if...
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.
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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.
Saint Francis Residential Community, a non profit, senior living community, located in Denville, NJ in the heart of Morris County, provides comfortable, safe and affordable living that is free from worry. We recently celebrated our 125th year. We offer living with assistance. Medication...

Cost of independent living in Paulina, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Paulina is $3,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raritan, NJ with an average of $3,778 per month.

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

Paulina, NJ
$3,797/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,802/mo
Independent Living
$3,797/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,856/mo
Studio
$2,793/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,797/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,751/mo

Senior living costs in Paulina 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: Paulina, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaulina, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$3,797/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,802/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Paulina, NJ:$3,797/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Paulina, NJ:$5,063/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Paulina, NJ:$6,802/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Paulina, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Paulina 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
Paulina, NJ$3,622/mo$3,597/mo+0.7%
New Jersey$4,148/mo$4,491/mo-7.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Paulina, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,622/mo
2023 average cost:$3,597/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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 Paulina

Recent reviews for independent living in Paulina

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch

5.0
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Residents and families praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in several communities, such as Traditions of Hanover, where the marketing team went above and beyond to help families find the right apartment sizes and even provided referrals for moving companies. At The Delaney of Brid ...
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Varied activities for residents. Activities are mentioned frequently in reviews as a highlight of the communities. At Traditions of Hanover, there is a wide range of activities offered, from exercise programs and lectures to arts and crafts projects and musical entertainment. Arbor Terrace residents enjoy daily exercise program ...
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Beautiful and clean facilities. The physical environment is essential for the overall satisfaction of residents, as noted in reviews for Mercer Hill, where the stunning facility and grounds make residents and their families feel proud and content. The cleanliness of the apartments and common areas is also a consistent theme, w ...
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Flexible dining options. Some residents appreciate the flexibility of being able to cook for themselves, as is the case at The Heritage of Clara Barton, where they can prepare their meals in their apartments. Other residents enjoy the social aspect of dining in the community, such as at Traditions of Hanover, where they ...
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Thoughtful care for individual needs. Individualized care and attention are essential for residents who require specific support, as highlighted in the experience of a resident at Mercer Hill, whose wound care was personally overseen by the community owner. The staff at Bentley Commons is attentive to residents' needs and ensure the ...
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Helpful front desk and administrative staff. Front desk and administrative staff are often the first point of contact for residents and their families in the communities. At Traditions of Hanover, these team members are praised for their sincerity and kindness, and they assist with any requests, from helping residents find the right apartm ...
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Paulina independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paulina independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paulina, 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 Paulina 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 Paulina 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
32.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Paulina 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 Paulina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paulina 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 Paulina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
31%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.2%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Traditions of Hanover, Twin Cedar Senior Living and The Gardens of Green Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paulina, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 419 independent living facilities near Paulina, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Paulina, 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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