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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Branch, NJ

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The cost of independent living in South Branch is about $6,339 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 354 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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Photo of All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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40 reviews
9.0
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40 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about All American is the staff. The staff have been very helpful and the price is reasonable. My aunt always looks good and based on the experience we have had so far we would...
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.
All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough works hard every day to create the best assisted living experience possible for our residents and their families. We believe that every resident, and every staff member, is a vital part of our extended family and we are dedicated to proving affordable...
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Photo of Brookdale Hillsborough
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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49 reviews
8.4
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49 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
33%
3 star
12%
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2%
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Very homey atmosphere...just the right amount of resident for an elderly person to get to know... she rates the food very high... I have excellent communication with them...she is happy!
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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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Photo of The Delaney of Bridgewater
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.7
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24 reviews
9.7
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24 reviews
5 star
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The meals are hit and miss on quality. Disappointed in the 3.5% raise in rent this year) it's costly but my mom loves it. Yes, I would absolutely recommend this community to other families. They just need...
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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Photo of Sunrise of Bridgewater
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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9.6
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23 reviews
9.6
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23 reviews
5 star
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35%
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All is a 5, very happy with the place. The facility is very clean and well maintained. They just recently hired a new activities director who is very good.
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.
Sunrise of Bridgewater opened its doors in March of 2019. We have a highly tenured team, with several department managers being with Sunrise for 20+
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Photo of Spring Hills Somerset
1818 Photos available
9.1
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91 reviews
9.1
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91 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
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3 star
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The primary reason we chose Spring Hills Somerset is because they worked with us and were the only feasible option we found. Every other facility only offered two year spend down and a shared room, which...
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 Spring Hills Somerset, we are committed to making healthy living the foundation of every aspect of life. From dining that truly satisfies, to fitness that invigorates and motivates, down to the smaller details, such as our use of safe, non-toxic cleaning products in each assisted living...
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Photo of Laurel Circle, a CCRC
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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9 reviews
9.0
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9 reviews
5 star
56%
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44%
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I am now living here and I love it. I think I get the most for my money. The staff is very friendly and truly want to help you Food is great. There are many choices I really could not ask for anything better...
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.
Discover Laurel Circle – full-service senior living in Bridgewater, NJ, with a unique personality and a distinct spirit. Enjoy a convenient, maintenance-free lifestyle with:-Plentiful services and amenities-An unmatched, flexible monthly dining plan-An engaging schedule of resident-organized...
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Photo of Mira Vie at Greenknoll
1212 Photos available
8.8
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27 reviews
8.8
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27 reviews
5 star
44%
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19%
3 star
15%
2 star
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1 star
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Hello this is [name removed] and I love the Chelsea. They are very good and they have wonderful people working here everybody’s good and [removed] I guess. My favorite part is the activity room with all the...
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.
Located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Mira Vie at Greenknoll is conveniently located in a peaceful, serene wooded area in Somerset County. Residents enjoy personalized assisted living services in private and semiprivate suites in a variety of attractive styles. Residents are welcome to participate...
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Photo of Independence Manor at Hunterdon
55 Photos available
8.5
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9 reviews
8.5
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9 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
11%
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11%
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Friendly staff. Nurses, aides and physician are great! Recent renovations inside facility and new outdoor patio. Nice music throughout. For myself, close proximity to Hunterdon Medical Center and my home...
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.
*We are proud to have earned New Jersey state's "Advanced Standing" designation for quality!*Independence Manor is dedicated to providing the personal services and health care to individuals who may need help with some of their aspects of daily living. Our programs, policies and procedures were...
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8.2
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26 reviews
8.2
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26 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
37%
3 star
12%
2 star
4%
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Overall, individually everyone has been fantastic. I do think communication among the staff has room for improvement. I would recommend Careone at Somerset Valley. Overall we have been very happy.
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.
CareOne Assisted Living at Bound Brook is an assisted living community located in Bound Brook, New Jersey in Somerset County and home to just over 10,000 people. Bound Brook is a warm community with lots of local stores and shops. Residents will be able to get in their exercise, enjoy park-like...
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Photo of The Bristal at Somerset
1313 Photos available
8.0
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1 review
8.0
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They have a lot of patience with the residents, they clean the units every day and make sure everyone is fed and paid attention to. The medical staff is prompt and caring, calling immediately with updates.
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.
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Photo of Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater
5 star
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4 star
33%
3 star
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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
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.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
Photo of The Avalon at Hillsborough
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at the...
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.
The Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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1.0
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12 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
Photo of Brandywine Middlebrook Crossing by Monarch
5 star
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We can't say enough about Brandywine Assist Living. After searching many facilities, and trying to find the right one; we had no doubt we found the perfect place for my mom. Not only was the staff very...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine by Monarch. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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Cost of independent living in South Branch, NJ

The average cost of senior living in South Branch is $6,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include High Bridge, NJ with an average of $5,605 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Branch, NJ vs. nearby cities

South Branch, NJ
$6,339/mo
$6,295/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Branch, NJ vs. the state and national average

South Branch, NJ
$6,339/mo
U.S. national average
$4,050/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Branch vs. other types of senior living

$7,210/mo
Independent Living
$6,339/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Branch, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,948/mo
Studio
$8,240/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,566/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in South Branch over time

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What families are saying about independent living in South Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in South Branch

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.

South Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Branch, 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 South Branch 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 South Branch 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
62.5%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
43.8%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Branch 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 South Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Branch 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 South Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Branch, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46%
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Sunrise of Madison, The Birches at Newtown and Sunrise of East Brunswick are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Branch, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near South Branch, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in South Branch, New Jersey are Sunrise of Madison, The Birches at Newtown and Sunrise of East Brunswick. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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