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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Orange, NJ

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The cost of independent living in South Orange is about $6,779 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 982 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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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.
The Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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My aunt lives in the Enclave in Livingston NJ and has been receiving care from assisting hands of Livingston. The care that they provide is amazing and gives our family comfort and peace of mind.
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: 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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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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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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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.
The Montclair Inn is operated by Montclair Shared Housing Association, a not-for-profit corporation with a broad base of volunteers interested in developing affordable, dignified housing solutions.The Inn provides a gracious living environment for 22 well single seniors over 62 who meet...
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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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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
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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: 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: 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
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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: 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 Lofts at Fanwood is designed for 55+ Active Adults looking for high-end features and an abundance of space. The style of each apartment is different, but the size and number of the rooms are the same.
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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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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 South Orange, NJ

The average cost of senior living in South Orange is $6,779 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrison, NJ with an average of $6,703 per month.

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

South Orange, NJ
$6,779/mo

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

South Orange, NJ
$6,779/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$7,554/mo
Independent Living
$6,779/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,642/mo
Studio
$7,823/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,114/mo

Senior living costs in South Orange 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 Orange, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Orange, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,779/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,498/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,554/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
South Orange, NJ:$6,779/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
South Orange, NJ:$7,498/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
South Orange, NJ:$7,554/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in South Orange, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Orange 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Orange, NJ$9,049/mo$5,195/mo+74.2%
New Jersey$3,253/mo$3,033/mo+7.2%
National$2,953/mo$2,825/mo+4.5%
South Orange, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,049/mo
2023 average cost:$5,195/mo
Percent change:+74.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,253/mo
2023 average cost:$3,033/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,953/mo
2023 average cost:$2,825/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Orange

Recent reviews for independent living in South Orange

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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The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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South Orange independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Orange independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange 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
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Orange 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 Orange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Orange, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Orange 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 Orange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
46.4%
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