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The cost of independent living in Wantage is about $6,051 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 431 options. Read 4829 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.
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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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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.
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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This is a HUD development. It is government run and everything is inspected every year. They are fantastic. The bad part is getting in. The wait is very long and can take up to a year and a half. The...
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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.
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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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 Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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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: 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: 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 Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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 Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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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: 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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Wantage, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Wantage is $6,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sussex, NJ with an average of $6,068 per month.

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

Wantage, NJ
$6,051/mo
$6,068/mo
$7,035/mo

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

Wantage, NJ
$6,051/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

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

$6,920/mo
Independent Living
$6,051/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,359/mo
Studio
$7,602/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,023/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wantage over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Wantage

Recent reviews for independent living in Wantage

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 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and attentive staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and care shown by the staff at various communities, including Holiday Manor at Woodside, Arbor Terrace Teaneck, and The Delaney of Bridgewater. Residents and their families appreciate the attentiveness of staff members, who go above and beyond to ens ...
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Variety of activities for all interests. Communities like Fellowship Community, Arbor Terrace Teaneck, and Kittay Senior Apartments offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests. From daily exercise programs to lectures, crafts, and art projects, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Thoughtfully appointed apartments. Reviews for Holiday Manor at Woodside, Shawnee Ridge, and Sunrise of Cresskill praise the bright and beautiful apartment designs, which provide a comfortable and inviting living space for residents. Some communities even offer the option of apartment upgrades for an additional fee.
Accessible transportation for medical appointments. At The Delaney of Bridgewater, residents and their families appreciate the on-site transportation services, making it easy to attend medical appointments and explore the community. This feature is particularly valuable for those with mobility issues or those who have family members with transp ...
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Flexible dining options. Some communities, such as Holiday Manor at Woodside and Arbor Terrace Teaneck, offer flexible dining options, allowing residents to choose between dining in the communal area or having meals delivered to their apartments. This flexibility caters to individual preferences and dietary needs.
Secure and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at communities like Thrive at Montvale, Holiday Manor at Woodside, and Drum Hill Senior Living. Residents and their families appreciate the sense of community and the feeling of safety and security these environments provide.
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Wantage independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wantage independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wantage, 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 Wantage 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 Wantage 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
28.2%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.2%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Wantage 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 Wantage communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wantage 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 Wantage offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.3%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
45.6%
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