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10 Best Independent Living Communities in The Valley, NJ

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The cost of independent living in The Valley is about $6,684 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 74 options. Read 933 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: 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: 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, 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.
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: 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.
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.
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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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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community and...
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 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.
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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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
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in The Valley, NJ

The average cost of senior living in The Valley is $6,684 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrison, NJ with an average of $6,703 per month.

Independent living costs in The Valley, NJ, vs. nearby cities

The Valley, NJ
$6,684/mo

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

The Valley, NJ
$6,684/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in The Valley, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,506/mo
Independent Living
$6,684/mo

Independent living costs in The Valley, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,642/mo
Studio
$8,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,764/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,453/mo

Senior living costs in The Valley 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: The Valley, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThe Valley, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,684/mo$6,327/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$7,452/mo$7,287/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,506/mo$7,351/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
The Valley, NJ:$6,684/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
The Valley, NJ:$7,452/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
The Valley, NJ:$7,506/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in The Valley, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in The Valley 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
The Valley, NJ$9,049/mo$6,008/mo+50.6%
New Jersey$3,057/mo$2,907/mo+5.1%
National$2,812/mo$2,776/mo+1.3%
The Valley, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,049/mo
2023 average cost:$6,008/mo
Percent change:+50.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,057/mo
2023 average cost:$2,907/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,812/mo
2023 average cost:$2,776/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in The Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in The Valley

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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The Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Valley, 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 The Valley 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 The Valley 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
33.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in The Valley 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 The Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
The Valley, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in The Valley 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 The Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.4%
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Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange and Van Dyk Park Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near The Valley, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 74 independent living facilities near The Valley, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in The Valley, New Jersey are Atria Forest Hills, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Sunrise of Sheepshead. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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