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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Upper Saddle River, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Upper Saddle River is about $6,634 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 935 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: 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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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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.
The Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...
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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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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
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: 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.
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When I first moved in here, they had lost their food service, and they have now gotten a new chef and he is doing an outstanding job. The maintenance staff here is outstanding as well; always on call, always...
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.
Summer Hill ApartmentsThe independent living community of Summer Hill Apartments can be found in Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey. And if you’re looking for a little bit of action, Midtown Manhattan is a quick 20 miles from Wayne. This Passaic County Township boasts a population of over 54,700...
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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
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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Upper Saddle River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Upper Saddle River is $6,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrington Park, NJ with an average of $6,007 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River, NJ vs. nearby cities

Upper Saddle River, NJ
$6,634/mo
$6,578/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River, NJ vs. the state and national average

Upper Saddle River, NJ
$6,634/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River vs. other types of senior living

$10,497/mo
$10,671/mo
Independent Living
$6,634/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,871/mo
Studio
$7,034/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,619/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,564/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Upper Saddle River

Recent reviews for independent living in Upper Saddle River

The Fountains at RiverVue in Tuckahoe, NY

4.5
They have some very nice people who have some tenure. Pretty facility inside and out. Also a pretty good restaurant very close - where you can take your spouse and meet your friends. hey were very supportive. Not just for my wife but also for me.

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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Thrive at Montvale

4.3
Very helpful staff. My mom was all set for assisted living even though all she needed was medication management and the nurse and community relations person suggested an automated pill dispenser which had literally been a game changer. Now she can live on the independent living side! The only ...
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Upper Saddle River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Saddle River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Saddle River, 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 Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River 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
43.5%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.8%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
45.6%
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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Fellowship Community and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 65 independent living facilities near Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. See the full list.

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