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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Westfield, NJ
The cost of independent living in Westfield is about $6,824 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 769 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.
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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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...
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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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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community and...
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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, 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.
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My aunt lives in the Enclave in Livingston NJ and has been receiving care from assisting hands of Livingston. The care that they provide is amazing and gives our family comfort and peace of mind.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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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 Westfield, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Westfield is $6,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highland Park, NJ with an average of $6,215 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westfield, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westfield, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Westfield
Recent reviews for independent living in Westfield
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.
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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Westfield independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westfield, 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 Westfield 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 Westfield 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
48.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Westfield 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 Westfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
46.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westfield 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 Westfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westfield, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Westfield, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Westfield, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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