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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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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 AMBASSADOR OF SCARSDALELocated on 7 wooded acres, bordering the 700 acres Saxon Woods Park, The Ambassador provides the finest luxury assisted living New York has to offer in an idyllic setting. Residents enjoy exceptional dining experiences, with thoughtfully prepared meals from an in-house...
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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.
Amber Court Assisted Living is a family-owned and operated community founded in 1968 by Alfred and Judith Schonberger. With over 50 years of experience, our commitment to bringing outstanding care to the elderly has grown the Amber Court family to six locations in the New York and New Jersey...
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This community is wonderful, the staff members are great. They do offer activities, for example during the holidays they have carolers come by, and in the summer they bring in live entertainment. This...
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.
Alexandria Manor is elegant, affordable and home like. - A safe and secure atmosphere - All CPR certified employees - Full sprinkler systems - Monthly fire drills - Proper ventilation and lighting - Pull Bell System in every bathroom - Department of Public Welfare — licensed - Certified in...
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I love this place for my mom it’s like hanging out in at a resort. The place is always clean and smells good. The food is awesome she loves getting involved in the activities like playing bingo and many...
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.
When You Think of The Esplanade, Think of Us as Family.As a family-owned and operated organization for more than fifty years, The Esplanade has always championed respect for the elderly and delivery of the quality care that they have rightfully earned.We’re dedicated to creating a warm,...
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Reasons we chose Waterstone of Westchester- Extremely clean. Manager Lauren extremely accessible. Yearly rate increase of 6 % Only 30 meals per month included. Basically dinner. Have a small...
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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Everything has been good. People are nice and staff is helpful. Mom is super happy and that's all that matters. I highly recommend this facility to others.
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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Exceptional care, compassionate staff, and a warm environment make this memory care unit outstanding. Loved ones receive top-notch support and respect, enhancing their quality of life. The facility itself is...
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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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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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As I reflect on a bustling and boisterous Thanksgiving day with my family (Mom included), many things come to mind - impossibly delicious food, hilarious antics, and special family connections. I can safely...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Whether you’re a resident or visitor you’re important to us. Our goal is always to make you feel welcome at our Senior Living Community. Here at The Chandler Estates, we promote an active, elegant, rural and independent lifestyle molded to suit each individual resident. We are “Proud to make a...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Moravian Hall Square and the experience at this facility was great. They were well staffed, very clean, friendly and everything in the building worked and if...
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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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
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.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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: 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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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
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.
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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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.

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
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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
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35.6%
Anytime dining
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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
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