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The cost of independent living in Sheppards Mill is about $4,829 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 328 options. Read 5182 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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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...
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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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
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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
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.
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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I am happily settled here and enjoy all aspects of daily life. I especially appreciate the peaceful surroundings and friendly neighborhood residents. All the staff at Buena have been wonderfully helpful 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.
The Buena Gardens is a senior apartment complex located in Minotola, New Jersey, about 30 minutes away from Atlantic City in Atlantic County. Our charming apartments are available to seniors at least 55-years old who wish to enjoy relaxing in a resort-style complex without worrying about home...
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.
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
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.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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, 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.
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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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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...
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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...
Cost of independent living in Sheppards Mill, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Sheppards Mill is $4,829 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,419 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheppards Mill
Recent reviews for independent living in Sheppards Mill
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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Chestnut Ridge Wallingford
4.1
Microwaves were removed from each apartment/ suite and there isn't one available in the activity room that was converted to their dining area.
I'd expect a bit more for [cost removed] a month. More often than not, it's hard to find someone staff wise on her floor especially since it's now a ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Many reviews mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, with friendly staff and residents making newcomers feel at home. For example, at Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, new residents were helped in finding social activities to engage with other residents, and at Foulk Li ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the meals was a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Parkers Bend Retirement, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, and at Bellingham at West Chester, food options are plentiful and ap ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating maintenance and repairs. Residents praise the responsiveness and thoroughness of maintenance staff when addressing issues with their living quarters. At Forwood Manor, the apartment was not fully prepared for move-in, but the maintenance team worked to correct the issues promptly. At Harmony at Kent, the maintenance ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities and social opportunities in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Parkers Bend Retirement, residents enjoy a variety of activities such as live music and dancing, and at Merrill Gardens at West Chester, residents look ...
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Clear and consistent communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, allowing everyone to stay informed and ensure care needs are being met. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and ...
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Safe and secure living environment. Residents and their families often express peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are living in a safe and secure environment. At Wellington at Hershey's Mill, the facility's security measures and emergency response system give families confidence in their decision to move their loved one ...
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Sheppards Mill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheppards Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheppards Mill, 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 Sheppards Mill 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 Sheppards Mill 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
34.5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheppards Mill 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 Sheppards Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
43%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheppards Mill 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 Sheppards Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
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Brookdale Cape May, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Traditions of Cross Keys are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheppards Mill, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 328 independent living facilities near Sheppards Mill, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sheppards Mill, New Jersey are Brookdale Cape May, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Traditions of Cross Keys. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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