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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pennington, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Pennington is about $4,310 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 629 options.

Read 14510 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 Princeton, Doylestown and Hamilton.

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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.
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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.
Quakertown House is a senior living community located in Quakertown, PA, located in Bucks County and home to just over 9,000 people. Quakertown is a small borough near Bethlehem and Philadelphia and also part of the Bethlehem-Allentown urbanized areas. Residents will enjoy the proximity to...
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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: 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
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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.
At Cathedral Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally located near the Plymouth/Whitemarsh area of Montgomery County in the Roxborough community of Northwest Philadelphia, we are...
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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.
The Lofts at Fanwood is designed for 55+ Active Adults looking for high-end features and an abundance of space. The style of each apartment is different, but the size and number of the rooms are the same.
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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, 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.
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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We sold our home after 42 year of memories. We had no idea if we could adjust to a Active Senior Community, but after four months we are both convinced this was the right move. The apartment is very large...
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: 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.
At Faison Mews, you’ll find a 62 and older senior affordable apartment home located in the beautiful Parkside neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. These apartments are located in a neighborhood where seniors want to live, with amenities designed to make seniors lives more enjoyable, and apartment...
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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: 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: 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: 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 Mother in law was here and her apartment was so nice and clean. Frank is a wonderful apartment manager there and its very well kept and clean. Wonderful 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.
Park View at Oak Crest is an independant living facility for seniors 62 and older.
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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, 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...

Cost of independent living in Pennington, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Pennington is $4,310 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edison, NJ with an average of $3,925 per month.

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

Pennington, NJ
$4,310/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$9,187/mo
Independent Living
$4,310/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,085/mo
Studio
$3,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,963/mo

Senior living costs in Pennington 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: Pennington, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePennington, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,310/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,248/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,187/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pennington, NJ:$4,310/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pennington, NJ:$8,248/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pennington, NJ:$9,187/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Pennington, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pennington 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pennington, NJ$4,352/mo$4,064/mo+7.1%
New Jersey$4,187/mo$3,565/mo+17.4%
National$3,125/mo$2,950/mo+6.0%
Pennington, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,352/mo
2023 average cost:$4,064/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,187/mo
2023 average cost:$3,565/mo
Percent change:+17.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,125/mo
2023 average cost:$2,950/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Pennington

Recent reviews for independent living in Pennington

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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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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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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Pennington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pennington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pennington, 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 Pennington 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 Pennington 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
36.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pennington 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 Pennington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pennington, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pennington 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 Pennington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pennington, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.6%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch, Chestnut Knoll and Spring Village at Hammonton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pennington, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 629 independent living facilities near Pennington, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pennington, New Jersey are Spring Village at Hammonton, Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living and Azalea of Cinnaminson. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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