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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rutherford, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Rutherford is about $5,148 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 558 options.

Read 11844 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 Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.

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Photo of Applewood Village
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.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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My loved one lived here for quite a while, before her care needs necessitated a move. And we were so sad she had to move, this is a wonderful wonderful place! It's a beautiful building, and the location is...
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.
Photo of The Bristal at East Northport
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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Princeton Windrows is CAMELOT! In addition to being so happy here, my children are delighted that I am in such a good place. I especially love the heated pool exercise classes.
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.
Princeton Windrows is a gracious independent living community of villas, town homes, and apartment style condominiums for active adults 55 plus who appreciate the value of home ownership without the burdens. Princeton Windrows lets you maintain control of your assets, financial future and health...
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.
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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Wonderful assisted living. They are taking excellent care of my dad. They are very caring and considerate. I Highly recommend this facility.
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: 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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Photo of Hulse's Rest Home
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.
Surrounded by shady, tall trees in a family-friendly neighborhood, Gallagher Home is close to many local amenities that make running errands and continuing personal care convenient. With grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and fitness centers all in the area, seniors can take care of their...
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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.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise and...
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: 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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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.
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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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Me and my loved one really likes this community. It is very beautiful and 2 stories. My loved one is very,very pleased here. The only ting that I would like to see is some sort of activities for the...
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.
Family owned and operated for 21 years, we offer an experienced staff plus a history of rent increases that will comfort you. Prime 3 acre location near parks, churches, Spring Lake boardwalk and town shopping. No entrance fee, just an all-inclusive monthly payment that includes 3 meals a day,...
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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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.
Introducing a new take on luxe living at The Cornerstone at Hauppauge. Perfectly positioned on nine sprawling acres of garden-like grounds, just south of the Long Island Expressway on Route 111; we're right where you need to be. Enjoy serene, open-air living with a private entrance to your...
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.

Cost of independent living in Rutherford, NJ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rutherford 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
Rutherford, 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%
Rutherford, 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 Rutherford

Recent reviews for independent living in Rutherford

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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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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Rutherford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rutherford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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
38.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rutherford 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 Rutherford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rutherford, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rutherford 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 Rutherford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rutherford, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.2%
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Christian Fellowship House, Atria West 86 and Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rutherford, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 558 independent living facilities near Rutherford, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rutherford, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Atria Rye Brook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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