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The cost of independent living in Swartswood is about $5,972 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 423 options. Read 5966 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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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, Independent Living, 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.
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: 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.
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.
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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Very beautiful and well kept. My bubbe was very happy here. She made a lot of friends and loved her room. I would recommend this place to anyone. The staff are very friendly and everyone smiles. I only had...
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.
The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence represents a new dimension in living for those who choose not to live alone, yet do not need nursing home care. In our innovative, assisted-living environment, the fullness of life continues. Residents are appreciated for their talents and...
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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.
ABBE Hall serves the greater Lehigh Valley with exceptional assisted living and personal care services at a beautifully revitalized South Bethlehem campus. Located close to Lehigh University, ABBE Hall offers excellent access to senior centers, libraries, churches, shops, restaurants and...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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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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.
Quiet, residential home living.3 bedroom home with wall to wall carpeting, stove, refrigerator, central heating and air conditioning, full size washer and dryer, private patio, porch and garden area. Amenities: Enjoy the privacy of your own house with the amenities of apartment living,...
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The care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
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.
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.
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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.
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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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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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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I was truly impressed with the building, management and the apartments were immaculate with well kept grounds. I loved the security of the building. Unless a resident buzzed you in you can not even enter the...
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.
Maple Tree Manor located in Woodbridge Township is an affordable senior community for people aged 62 and over. It consists of 88 units, mostly 1-bedroom, with a few studios and 2-bedroom units.
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Even though the building is about 20 years old, when you first walk in you would think it was built last year! The place is immaculate. The woman who works there is great. They have a good amount of...
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.
AHEPA AHEPA Highland Apartments is a 55 + community in Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ. Highland Park sits on the Raritan River and encompasses ninety acre Donaldson Park. The park has picnic groves, two playgrounds, a dog park and sports fields and courts. Highland Park got it's name, in...

Cost of independent living in Swartswood, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Swartswood is $5,972 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $4,076 per month.

Independent living costs in Swartswood, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Swartswood, NJ
$5,972/mo
$7,732/mo

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

Swartswood, NJ
$5,972/mo
U.S. national average
$4,213/mo

Independent living costs in Swartswood, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,688/mo
Independent Living
$5,972/mo

Independent living costs in Swartswood, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,891/mo
Studio
$7,236/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,540/mo

Senior living costs in Swartswood 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: Swartswood, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwartswood, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,972/mo$6,367/mo$4,213/mo
Assisted Living$6,587/mo$7,292/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$9,688/mo$7,356/mo$5,016/mo
Independent Living
Swartswood, NJ:$5,972/mo
New Jersey:$6,367/mo
U.S.:$4,213/mo
Assisted Living
Swartswood, NJ:$6,587/mo
New Jersey:$7,292/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Swartswood, NJ:$9,688/mo
New Jersey:$7,356/mo
U.S.:$5,016/mo
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Independent living costs in Swartswood, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Swartswood 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
Swartswood, NJ$5,332/mo$4,167/mo+28.0%
New Jersey$4,082/mo$3,520/mo+16.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Swartswood, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,332/mo
2023 average cost:$4,167/mo
Percent change:+28.0%
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 Swartswood

Recent reviews for independent living in Swartswood

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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Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of activities to cater to diverse interests. Residents at different communities repeatedly express their appreciation for the wide range of activities offered, allowing them to maintain an active and engaged lifestyle. For example, at Traditions of Hanover, the library and game room are popular spots for adults to socialize, while reside ...
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Friendly and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the compassionate and caring nature of the staff members, who go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcomed and supported. At Traditions of Hanover, one resident shares how the staff helped her navigate the building during her initial move-in. Similarly, at Lau ...
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Comfortable and homely living spaces. Many residents mention the importance of feeling at home in their new community, with comfortable and inviting living spaces being a key factor. At Thrive at Montvale, residents appreciate the modern and spacious apartments, while at Sterling Heights, the peaceful and wooded surroundings cre ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the meals and dining experiences provided are consistently mentioned as a major contributing factor to residents' overall satisfaction. At Traditions of Hanover, the dining room staff are described as friendly and accommodating, while at Arbor Terrace Te ...
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Access to necessary health care services. Some residents mention the ease of access to health care services as a crucial aspect of their decision to move into a senior living community. At Traditions of Hanover, the availability of on-site health care professionals and transportation to medical appointments is noted, while at Shawnee ...
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Engaging social calendar and community events. Several communities are praised for their lively social calendars and regular events, providing opportunities for residents to connect and build relationships. At Traditions of Hanover, residents enjoy a varied range of activities, including fitness classes, movie nights, and arts and crafts w ...
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Swartswood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swartswood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swartswood, 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 Swartswood 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 Swartswood 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
32%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swartswood 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 Swartswood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swartswood 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 Swartswood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Traditions of Hanover and Atria West 86 are the top-rated independent living facilities near Swartswood, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 423 independent living facilities near Swartswood, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Swartswood, New Jersey are Traditions of Hanover, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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