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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Westwood, NJ
The cost of independent living in Westwood is about $6,544 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 1084 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: 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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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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.
The Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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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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After living in Barnegat for twenty seven years it was time for me and my wife to move somewhere closer to our children. Let me back up a moment . It was our children that found Brandywine Living . To tell...
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.
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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The staff at Bright Side Manor is very friendly and cares about the residents and their families. I have not had a chance to try the food but my brother seems to like it. The community is well maintained...
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.
Bright Side Manor is an assisted living community located in the township of Teaneck, New Jersey. Teaneck, which is situated in Bergen County, is a suburb in the New York metropolitan area. Residents of the area enjoy a dynamic arts and culture scene and the opportunity to enjoy live events,...
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Trinity Senior ApartmentsTrinity Senior Apartments senior housing community in Yonkers, Westchester County, NY provides a senior housing community. Our Community rests beautifully in the historic section of Trinity Plaza in a picturesque restored former school. Trinity Senior Apartments remain...
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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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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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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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Evergreen CourtEvergreen Court is an assisted living community located in Spring Valley, NY. Spring Valley, a small village situated just north of Manhattan, is home to numerous landmarks and points of interest. History buffs will enjoy browsing the Finkelstein Memorial Library, which showcases...
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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
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: 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Westwood, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Westwood is $6,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Closter, NJ with an average of $6,021 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westwood, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Westwood, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Westwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Westwood
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 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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Westwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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 Westwood 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
39.2%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Westwood 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 Westwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westwood 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 Westwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.3%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Fellowship Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westwood, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near Westwood, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Westwood, New Jersey are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Brighton Gardens of Florham Park and Fellowship Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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