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The cost of independent living in Port Norris is about $5,070 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 187 options. Read 3169 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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Port Norris Independent Living Facilities | 3169 Reviews

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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, 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.
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.
Rent a room at the beautiful Cavalier Country Club, where you will discover a community designed for active individuals who desire quality, beauty and convenience in their homes. Conveniently located near Christiana Mall, Christiana Medical Center and Delaware Tech Community College.
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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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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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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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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Rooms are very small.I have been around 71 years and I have large pieces. I had to get rid of my king size bet for this mess full size. We do our own activity. There are no doctors on hand. Most of us get...
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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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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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My mom has been here for two months now and really loves it. It is a perfect balance of independence and essential services and activities. She likes the food, there is so much offered each week to do and...
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.
Ingleside Retirement Apartments in Wilmington, Delaware is all about promoting independent living among their community members with senior apartment rentals and home ownership in retirement communities. Wilmington is a part of New Castle County, and it offers much explore. If you're not sure...
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Overall we're very pleased with how things turned out at Luther Towers. The staff here is friendly and professional, and they were a big help and made the whole move-in process very easy. It's a nice looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers II Luther Towers II is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Wilmington, Delaware where the Christina River, the Brandywine Creek, and the Delaware River all meet. With a beautiful and vibrant riverfront containing theatres, markets, restaurants, 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.
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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: 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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My loved one is doing very well here. He is being cared for very well here. I'am happy with everything they have done for us. The staff is patient and very caring towards the residents. They do a good job...
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.
Ingleside Homes offers affordable assisted living to all fail seniors, regardless of income, who need assistance with two or more activities of assisted living such as eating, bathing and dressing.
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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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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
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
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.
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.
Somerford Place shares the same beautifully landscaped campus as Somerford House, in Newark, Delaware. Again, centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Somerford Place is specifically...
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Port Norris, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Port Norris is $5,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,215 per month.

Independent living costs in Port Norris, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Port Norris, NJ
$5,070/mo
$4,893/mo
$5,527/mo

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

Port Norris, NJ
$5,070/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Port Norris, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,139/mo
Independent Living
$5,070/mo

Independent living costs in Port Norris, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,601/mo
Studio
$6,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,305/mo

Senior living costs in Port Norris 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: Port Norris, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Norris, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,070/mo$6,328/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$6,116/mo$7,288/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,139/mo$7,353/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Port Norris, NJ:$5,070/mo
New Jersey:$6,328/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Port Norris, NJ:$6,116/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Port Norris, NJ:$6,139/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Port Norris, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Port Norris 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
Port Norris, NJ$3,523/mo$3,178/mo+10.9%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Port Norris, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,523/mo
2023 average cost:$3,178/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Port Norris

Recent reviews for independent living in Port Norris

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

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Improved dining experiences and meal quality. Multiple reviews mention the need for improvement in meal quality and dining services at various communities, such as Woodbury Mews, where residents have reported issues with the food being unsatisfactory and cold. Improvements in these areas could greatly enhance residents' satisfaction and ove ...
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Properly maintained facilities and apartments. Several reviews mention concerns with maintenance and upkeep of facilities and apartments, including unaddressed leaks and pest infestations. Ensuring proper maintenance and addressing these issues in a timely manner is crucial for residents' comfort and safety.
Diverse range of activities. Reviews indicate that residents value having a variety of activities to choose from. Communities like Harmony at Kent offer a range of activities such as casino trips, cards and dominoes, wine nights, and movie screenings to keep residents engaged and active.
Consistent and effective communication. Clear and frequent communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring that care needs are being met and that residents are content in their living situations. Cardinal Village is highlighted as an example of a community with excellent communication between staff and families.
Thoughtful accommodations for residents. Some reviews mention the importance of flexible accommodations for residents, such as being able to use a kitchenette in their apartment or having the option to dine in their room. Seaton Voorhees and Foulk Living are examples of communities offering such accommodations.
Affordable pricing and value for money. Several families mention affordability as a factor in their choice of a senior living community. Communities like Woodbury Mews and Harmony at Kent offer reasonable pricing for the services and amenities provided, making them attractive options for families.
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Port Norris independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Norris independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Norris, 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 Port Norris 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 Port Norris 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
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Norris 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 Port Norris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Norris 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 Port Norris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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