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The cost of independent living in Sheppards Mill is about $4,901 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 333 options. Read 5810 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 Dad was here for 2 weeks and he really liked it. The staff was very good and whatever food they served, he inhaled so he seemed to like that a lot. The dining area was very nice and quaint. They had a few...
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.
At the site of the former Shriner's Hospital, Harmony Place is part of the Healthcare Center at Parke Ridge, which also includes The Angela Jane Pavilion and Sub-Acute Services and The Medical Arts Center. Nestled on five charming acres Harmony Place is the perfect alternative to the daily...
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The residents and staff, overall, are friendly & welcoming. However, the residents are basically home bodies. They don't venture out to go on very few group trips unless it's the Dollar Store or an event at...
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.
A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It is not intended to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.
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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.
A Historic Architectural Marvel located on the Delaware River in Delanco, NJ. The Zurbrugg Mansion is a Georgian Style Mansion that was designed by Philadelphia architect Frank Furness and built for the Swiss Industrialist Theophilus Zurbrugg in 1910. The recently restored Historic Mansion offers...
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The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with...
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.
At Brandywine Seaside Pointe, life by the shore is more than just ocean breezes—it’s a lifestyle filled with ease, joy, and meaningful connection, where every day feels like a permanent vacation. Nestled in scenic Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, our community offers effortless access to local favorites...
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It's important to understand all the fees and expectations before moving into the facility, and families need to be strong advocates for their loved ones. I had a rent issue, which I believe has now been...
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.
At Silver Springs at East Norriton, we believe that every day should be filled with comfort, connection, and purpose. Our beautiful community offers both Personal Care and Memory Care, providing the support your loved one needs in a warm home like environment.Our dedicated team provides...
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Overall a very positive experience. My dad likes it. It's pretty quiet. Decently maintained. We have no complaints. I would recommend Pewter Village to others who are looking for a place for their loved one
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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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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: 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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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, 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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My sister was in very bad physical and mental condition when she moved into the St. Mary's -- a year ago. Their constant medication monitoring and nursing attention brought her around to a much healthier,...
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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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, 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.
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: 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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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
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.
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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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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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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: 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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sheppards Mill, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Sheppards Mill is $4,901 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,231 per month.

Independent living costs in Sheppards Mill, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Sheppards Mill, NJ
$4,901/mo
$4,231/mo
$4,911/mo

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

Sheppards Mill, NJ
$4,901/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

Independent living costs in Sheppards Mill, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,780/mo
Independent Living
$4,901/mo

Independent living costs in Sheppards Mill, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,307/mo
Studio
$5,965/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,683/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,085/mo

Senior living costs in Sheppards Mill 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: Sheppards Mill, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSheppards Mill, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,901/mo$6,367/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$5,780/mo$7,291/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,780/mo$7,356/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Sheppards Mill, NJ:$4,901/mo
New Jersey:$6,367/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Sheppards Mill, NJ:$5,780/mo
New Jersey:$7,291/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Sheppards Mill, NJ:$5,780/mo
New Jersey:$7,356/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Sheppards Mill, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sheppards Mill 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
Sheppards Mill, NJ$3,603/mo$3,186/mo+13.1%
New Jersey$4,082/mo$3,520/mo+16.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Sheppards Mill, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,603/mo
2023 average cost:$3,186/mo
Percent change:+13.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$3,520/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheppards Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Sheppards Mill

Harrison House Chester County in Coatesville, PA

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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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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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 Encore a ...
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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 Estates, the apartment was not fully prepared for move-in, but the maintenance team worked to correct the issues promptly. At Harmony at Kent, the maintenan ...
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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
33.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
10.5%
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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
39.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
37%
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%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Parkers Bend Retirement, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Spring Village at Hammonton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheppards Mill, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 333 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 Azalea of Cinnaminson, Brookdale Cape May and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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