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The cost of independent living in Trenton is about $5,346 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 745 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.
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hopewell Gardens is the most attractive and affordable over 55 senior community in Mercer County. We now have limited availability on 1 & 2 BR apartments. These apartments will not last at these prices.Leasing office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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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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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "assisted living"...
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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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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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Cost of independent living in Trenton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Trenton is $5,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmyra, NJ with an average of $4,905 per month.

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

Trenton, NJ
$5,346/mo

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

Trenton, NJ
$5,346/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$6,428/mo
Independent Living
$5,346/mo

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

Studio
$2,788/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,404/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,205/mo

Senior living costs in Trenton 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: Trenton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTrenton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,346/mo$6,429/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$6,401/mo$7,358/mo$4,743/mo
Memory Care$6,428/mo$7,423/mo$5,006/mo
Independent Living
Trenton, NJ:$5,346/mo
New Jersey:$6,429/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Trenton, NJ:$6,401/mo
New Jersey:$7,358/mo
U.S.:$4,743/mo
Memory Care
Trenton, NJ:$6,428/mo
New Jersey:$7,423/mo
U.S.:$5,006/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Trenton

Recent reviews for independent living in Trenton

Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Trenton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Trenton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Trenton, 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 Trenton 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 Trenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Trenton, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Trenton 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 Trenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Trenton, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Trenton 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 Trenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Trenton, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.8%
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