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The cost of independent living in Upton is about $5,532 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 766 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Hamilton, Toms River and Freehold.

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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...
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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.
Springside School ApartmentsSpringside School Apartments is a senior housing property located in Burlington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The gorgeous apartments have been completely renovated to protect the integrity of the old school building, while providing a safe and comfortable...
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: 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 Lakewood Courtyard's kitchen, under strict rabbinical supervision, provides three glatt kosher meals daily, as well as Shabbos and Yom Tov Seudos.
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I went to several seniors care homes, before I decided to bring my mom to The Bayville Manor. The Bayville Manor are honest and very reasonably priced. My bill is exactly what they said it would be. They...
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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Cost of independent living in Upton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Upton is $5,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford Lakes, NJ with an average of $4,565 per month.

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

Upton, NJ
$5,532/mo
$5,228/mo

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

Upton, NJ
$5,532/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$6,613/mo
Independent Living
$5,532/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,441/mo
Studio
$6,193/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,274/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,569/mo

Senior living costs in Upton vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Upton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,532/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$6,588/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,613/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Upton, NJ:$5,532/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Upton, NJ:$6,588/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Upton, NJ:$6,613/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Upton, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Upton 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Upton, NJ$3,315/mo$2,946/mo+12.5%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Upton, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,315/mo
2023 average cost:$2,946/mo
Percent change:+12.5%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Upton

Recent reviews for independent living in Upton

Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

5.0
We had a good tour experience with Rose Hill Assited Living. They were a second floor only full care facility. No access to outside unless family takes them out. They were all very friendly people, but we just liked the layout of a different facility better for our loved ones needs.

Brandywine Voorhees by Monarch

5.0
Brandywine Voorhees is like a hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are always going above and beyond, the building is kept clean, and even more importantly the residents are HAPPY. My mom has lived here for a year and our family could not be happier with her care, the nurses and aides treat her ...
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Spring Oak of Toms River

4.8
Everyone is friendly and helpful. For the food, I do think that they could maybe have a few more choices for the residents to choose from each day. I would absolutely recommend Spring Oak of Toms River.

Upton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upton, 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 Upton 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 Upton 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
44.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Upton 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 Upton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upton 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 Upton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
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