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The cost of independent living in Polktown is about $5,213 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 76 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 Bentley Commons at Paragon Village
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33 Floor plans available
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It is a relatively small facility and therefore everyone knows our family. We appreciate the customized activities and staff members that care. We would recommend to others.
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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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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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
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.
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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Independence Manor is definitely a good place - not all of them out there are. The care is MUCH better than it was when we got there initially, when they were still in a transition period with different...
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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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.
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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: 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.
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.
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.
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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The private rooms and bathrooms are very nice, we wanted our loved one to have some personal space. The community was very clean, and the staff all seem friendly. It doesn't feel like a nursing home, it's...
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.
The Easton Home is a Presbyterian senior living community. Residents are encouraged to live as independently as possible in this Victorian Mansion. Our Lehigh Valley location is like a bed and breakfast. Residents will be able to enjoy many planned activities, while still designing their own...
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I just moved my parents in here earlier this month in independent living and I couldn't be more pleased. My mom was hesitant at first but after being there for a few days, she changed her tone. The staff has...
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.
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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 Polktown, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Polktown is $5,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $3,841 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polktown, NJ vs. nearby cities

Polktown, NJ
$5,213/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polktown, NJ vs. the state and national average

Polktown, NJ
$5,213/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Polktown vs. other types of senior living

$5,943/mo
Independent Living
$5,213/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Polktown, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,374/mo
Studio
$7,584/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,835/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Polktown over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Polktown

Recent reviews for independent living in Polktown

Bethlehem Manor Senior Living

5.0
We have been very happy with Bethlehem Manor, we would highly recommend them to any family. They are a very caring group of people. Our loved one was nervous her first day but they were so helpful with the transition and made her feel comfortable right away. She now has fit right in and is very ...
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Country Meadows of Bethlehem

4.1
Connections at Country Meadows Bethlehem is in a lovely setting. The staff is made up of kind, caring, patient people. Everything is positive and upbeat, and the food is amazing!

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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Polktown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polktown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polktown, 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 Polktown 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 Polktown 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
25%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Polktown 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 Polktown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polktown 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 Polktown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.6%
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