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The cost of independent living in Wood Ridge is about $6,470 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 1095 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
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: 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: 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...
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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, 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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Cost of independent living in Wood Ridge, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Wood Ridge is $6,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairview, NJ with an average of $6,146 per month.

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

Wood Ridge, NJ
$6,470/mo

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

Wood Ridge, NJ
$6,470/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$7,276/mo
Independent Living
$6,470/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,288/mo
Studio
$8,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,903/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wood Ridge over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Wood Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Wood Ridge

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 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.

Wood Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge 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
27.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Ridge 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 Wood Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
45.7%
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The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wood Ridge, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 89 independent living facilities near Wood Ridge, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Wood Ridge, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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