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The cost of independent living in South Dennis is about $5,757 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 1786 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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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.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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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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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: 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, 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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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.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
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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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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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
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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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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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We sold our home after 42 year of memories. We had no idea if we could adjust to a Active Senior Community, but after four months we are both convinced this was the right move. The apartment is very large...
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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 South Dennis, NJ

The average cost of senior living in South Dennis is $5,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millville, NJ with an average of $4,944 per month.

Independent living costs in South Dennis, NJ, vs. nearby cities

South Dennis, NJ
$5,757/mo
$5,720/mo

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

South Dennis, NJ
$5,757/mo
U.S. national average
$4,210/mo

Independent living costs in South Dennis, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,330/mo
Independent Living
$5,757/mo

Independent living costs in South Dennis, NJ, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,645/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,760/mo

Senior living costs in South Dennis 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: South Dennis, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Dennis, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,757/mo$6,186/mo$4,210/mo
Assisted Living$6,330/mo$7,129/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$6,330/mo$7,189/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
South Dennis, NJ:$5,757/mo
New Jersey:$6,186/mo
U.S.:$4,210/mo
Assisted Living
South Dennis, NJ:$6,330/mo
New Jersey:$7,129/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
South Dennis, NJ:$6,330/mo
New Jersey:$7,189/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in South Dennis, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Dennis 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
South Dennis, NJ$3,346/mo$3,181/mo+5.2%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
South Dennis, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,346/mo
2023 average cost:$3,181/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Dennis

Recent reviews for independent living in South Dennis

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

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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

United Methodist Communities Pitman

4.6
From the first step of the application process through admittance and residency, everyone that we have come in contact with at Pitman have been caring and gracious... Just nice people to deal with..

The Fountains at Atco

4.7
I'm happy with Allegria at the Fountains. I think it's a very safe and clean environment. There are lot of activities. The apartment is nice. But it's pricey.

South Dennis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Dennis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Dennis, 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 Dennis 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 Dennis 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
47.3%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
34.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
34.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Dennis 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 Dennis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
37%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.4%
44%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Dennis 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 Dennis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
28.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
54.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
43.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
42.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
40%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Spring Village at Hammonton and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Dennis, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near South Dennis, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in South Dennis, New Jersey is Spring Village at Hammonton. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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