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The cost of independent living in Valentine is about $6,848 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 457 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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When trying to decide a spot for my grandfather to live, we were stuck on options. When Heritage of Clara Barton was suggested, we had a great tour and the staff were nothing but kind and went above and...
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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We looked at 12 Independent/Assisted Living communities for my grandfather in the Monmouth County area. The Villas of Holmdel was without a doubt the absolute best choice. My grandfather loves it, we love...
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.
The Villas of Holmdel, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family, offers a level of amenities, residence choices and care options that exceeds the everyday.As the destination for resort-style retirement living, The Villas of Holmdel offers modern spaces and contemporary finishes, combined...
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Originally we were looking for assisted living, and choosing based on price, the size of rooms & availability of outdoor space. However, our loved one went directly to memory care which we were not...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I give a 5 for all categories. My current comments are they need to have more activities for memory care, and more help on the weekends and hiring volunteers from colleges majoring in elder care to help...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...
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I’ve lived here for about 8 years. You can’t expect to have any place make food like mom made it, but here, what they give you is very worthwhile. First time in my life I am eating good healthy food. When we...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...
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If you’re considering an assisted living home for a family member, I highly recommend Sunrise of Westfield. The staff is caring, friendly, and just overall amazing- and not only to their residents, but...
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.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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So far our experience as a family has been positive. My father is reluctant to be there in general or any place to be honest. But the support and careful handling that the staff provide has been great. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....
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I would say it's been a godsend for everyone. . The staff, activities and facilities are second to none. My dad was fully against assisted living and now he says he was so wrong, this is the best decision he...
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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It was clean and bright the residents seem to be happy, and the staff was very helpful. Also it was the only place I could find that had reasonable private rooms/ apartments for memory care patients. Did not...
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.
Mira Vie East Brunswick offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. Mira Vie East Brunswick offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance...
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Very attentive, friendly and like my brother says, kind staff members. Chelsea at Fanwood was just bought over. Now called Mira Vie. The new director seems very nice & staff is staying the same but I just...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
NEW INFOAvg resident age is 94 !! Age Min 65 years plus plus Best towns for referrals to be coming from/desired location:UNION COUNTY- Fanwood/Scotch Plains- Plainfield- Westfield- Cranford- Clark- Rahway
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Dove's Haven to me is really like a boarding house. The staff is friendly and seem helpful. The environment is warm and comfortable. It is clean and well-kept. There are only five or six residents here, I...
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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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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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
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.
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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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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...
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.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Lofts at Fanwood is designed for 55+ Active Adults looking for high-end features and an abundance of space. The style of each apartment is different, but the size and number of the rooms are the same.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Valentine, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Valentine is $6,848 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highland Park, NJ with an average of $6,346 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Valentine, NJ vs. nearby cities

Valentine, NJ
$6,848/mo
$6,368/mo

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

Valentine, NJ
$6,848/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Valentine vs. other types of senior living

$7,482/mo
Independent Living
$6,848/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Valentine, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,977/mo
Studio
$6,612/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,434/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,228/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Valentine over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Valentine

Recent reviews for independent living in Valentine

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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Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Valentine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valentine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valentine, 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 Valentine 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 Valentine 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
42.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.6%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Valentine 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 Valentine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
47.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valentine 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 Valentine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Villas of Holmdel, The Belvedere and Sunrise of Marlboro are the top-rated independent living facilities near Valentine, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 24 independent living facilities near Valentine, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Valentine, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Sunrise of Sheepshead and Harbour View Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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