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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Salem County, NJ
The cost of independent living in Salem County is about $4,647 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 461 options. Read 7367 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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I moved here 6 months ago and I couldn't be more pleased. The Manor is a combination of a stunning property with beautiful and well appointed apartments. The staff is kind and caring and go out of their way...
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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.
Comparable to a luxury boutique hotel, The Manor at York Town is located in the heart of picturesque Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Just 20 miles north of Philadelphia, this is an elegant community of natural beauty and endless choices for your day. This is an intimate community that lives well --...
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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.
Heathergate at Oxford Valley is a 55+ community that boasts 17 gorgeous green acres conveniently situated in Lower Bucks County. This exceptional locale makes it an ideal setting for active adults seeking a lifestyle that offers all of the bells and whistles without the everyday hassles of...
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It's small clean and friendly but it s definitely not for those suffering things like dementia. The medical aspect is their weakest link.
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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.
Paradise Manor is a personal care home dedicated to assisted residents with physical, mental and emotional needs. We provide a comfortable environment that encourages independent living. The skilled staff provides around the clock personal care with dignity and respect.
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Overall we're happy with them. Activities are announced over the loudspeaker, which is great for hearing residents. But that would be resident-specific if that's a positive or a negative. The staff seems...
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.
Welsh Mountain Home is a non-profit Personal Care Home providing exceptional care for over 85 years. Situated on 50 acres of rolling hills in Eastern Lancaster County, PA, the home provides a quiet, relaxed atmosphere and a comfortable place to call home. Welsh Mountain Home is committed to...
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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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It is a good place could use some more cleaning and better rooms. They do care about the patients and very nice to them. They are on top of most things. I am not to sure on the games and could use some...
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.
Caring, homelike, family-focused.' These are just a few of the words that residents and their loved ones have used to describe Pickering Manor, a non-profit, 5-Star facility with a 50+ year history of excellent care for seniors. Located just blocks from historic Newtown Borough in Bucks County,...
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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.
Sunny Crest Home, Inc. is an active senior living community located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. We run a peaceful community on several acres of beautiful land that is only minutes from the kinds of accommodations and shopping that visiting family members will enjoy. Our community creates a...
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We moved here in December and everyone is very helpful. We are happy with the apartment we have now. We were not happy with what was available when we first came. We don't have the meal plan but are...
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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The staff at Brandywine are very helpful when you need them. There was an incident with my laundry that was resolved immediately. I love going to happy hour and listening to the musicians that come to play...
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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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I came to Pewter Village with a very low credit score due to loss of job and other factors. However, I was given the opportunity to rent through the kind understanding of the owners/landlords. I greatly...
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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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An excellent sales person and the facility is beautiful. Pros- Great decor, a pool, doctors on site, a hair and nail salon too, a nice courtyard, and a walking path through the adjoining community are all...
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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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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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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We had a great experience! [name removed] was there for 2 weeks and I visited 4 times . He was very content. This was for Respite care.
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.
The Residences at Manatawny Village is a senior living community located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The community resides in the center of a productive farming and dairy region and has access to the nearby historic diatrict of Pottstown which offers tremendous opportunities for social,...
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I can't thank the staff at The Atrium enough. My mom is so happy there. [name removed] as the director is working all hours for the betterment of the residents. [name removed], the activities director, is...
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.
We are excited to introduce you to our newly renovated community. At Churchman Village, we recently completed a $1.2M renovation, bringing state-of-the-art programming, care and amenities to our residents and families. Located in Newark, DE, home to the University of Delaware, as well as a number...
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All of the staff were so kind and friendly. It was very clean and the food is good. I knew the moment we toured the facility that this was where I wanted to send my mother-in-law. [name removed] and [name...
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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.
Sanatoga Court and Sanatoga Center, two Genesis HealthCare facilities located on the same campus, offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing options.Sanatoga Court Senior Living offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports each resident's independence, while also...
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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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Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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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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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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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Located in historic Bridgeton NJ, this 80 unit apartment complex was renovated from its original use as an old sewing factory in the 1900's. Many of the factory's employees not only remain Bridgeton residents, but currently live in the Riverwalk Senior complex. The apartment complex sits next to...
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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: 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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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.
Cost of independent living in Salem County, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Salem County is $4,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,396 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem County, NJ vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem County, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Salem County, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Salem County
Recent reviews for independent living in Salem County
Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville
4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it.
I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Silver Springs at East Norriton
5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing.
My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA
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Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find
family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !
Salem County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem County, 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 Salem County 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 Salem County 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
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Availability of select dining options in Salem County 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 Salem County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem County 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 Salem County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Cape May, Arbour Square and Traditions of Cross Keys are the top-rated independent living facilities near Salem County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 461 independent living facilities near Salem County, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Salem County, New Jersey are Arbour Square, Traditions of Cross Keys and The Birches at Newtown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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