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Independence is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 493 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Independence, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Independence is about $7,935, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 13207 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Branchburg, Branchburg Park and North Branch Depot.

 

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The community is usually clean. The staff is awesome and my dad loves them. He likes the activities they have available for the residents to participate in as well. We do think Hillcrest Residence At...
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.
The best of both worlds: independent living with friends close by. Hillcrest Residence independent living on Christian Health Care Center's campus in Bergen County, NJ, was created for seniors who are in good health and want to maintain their independence, but also find comfort in knowing that...
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Studio room, prices are all inclusive. I would recommend to others, Medicaid beds immediate availability (no 2 year pay down wait)
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.
At Amber Court of Elizabeth, we offer assisted living in a setting that brings together compassionate care, historic character, and everyday convenience. Our community is located in the heart of downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey, within the former Elizabeth-Carteret Hotel, a landmark building...
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The staff, especially take-in counselor [name removed]. Entire staff open and responsive. The environs - clean and beautiful. The food - very good. It's a well run operation - the first place I've ever...
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.
Set in the heart of historic Pennington, our community is woven into the fabric of a town where familiar faces and friendly greetings are part of everyday life. Residents here don’t just live in Pennington—they’re embraced by it, whether they’re catching up with neighbors at the local coffee...
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This was the first facility I toured and left knowing it was the right fit for my father. All my questions were answered fully and I could wander around as I wished. The ability for the residents to go...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at South River is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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What we like the most about The Bristal at Waldwick is - Cheerful modern décor, good food with choices, excellent staff on all levels and programs, nightly feature films, attentive care.
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood in northern Bergen County, Atria Waldwick is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of private suite, one- and two- bedroom...
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They were very supportive, communicative, and kind. I would recommend it to others, yes. I would add the caveat- and I am trying to think how to phrase this- that it is best equipped patients that are more...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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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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No problems, and they have gone above and beyond. The staff is great, they call in advance, any changes and they are calling me. It can be multiple calls daily, very clean. Their staff is on top of...
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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The staff was friendly and provided great care. The facilities were clean and the room was just the right size for my Dad. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for...
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.
At Park Creek Place, a pet friendly senior living community, our goal is to offer our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by providing compassionate assistance in their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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Staff are friendly, know patients by name and habits. Very good on following up with requested tasks ( e.g. make sure she goes to daily exercise session). Staff communicate to each other about patient...
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.
Unwind to the sounds of nature and the rhythm of refined living at Brandywine Serenade by Monarch. Here, luxury and personalized care come together in a tranquil setting that feels more like a boutique retreat than a senior residence. Every element—from our elegant Signature suites to our bespoke...
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Photo of Maplewood at Princeton
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Maplewood is a beautiful place. The people who work there are friendly and helpful. I would recommend Maplewood to others. . It was comparably priced to other long term care facilities we looked at, but it...
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.
Welcome to an inspiring senior living community located right on the campus of Penn Medicine-Princeton Health in downtown Plainsboro. Nestled moments away from the prestigious Princeton University, the world-class McCarter Theatre Center, the Institute for Advanced Studies, Palmer Square, and...
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This is a place full of amazing people! So many active seniors, engaged in living their lives fully, working - in large ways or small, to the best of their abilities - to make the world a better place.
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 Fellowship Community serves the needs of elder members through the various phases of aging, from living independently in apartments to needing direct, one-on-one care. Our Members are able to age in place all the way through end of life in a loving, homey environment.The Fellowship stands...
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My 95 year old mom, who has Alzheimer's disease, is a resident at Regency Park. I'm a geriatric social work manager for a large healthcare agency so I know what quality care looks like. From my first...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
A quiet and welcoming haven. That's how many of our residents describe Regency Park. Perhaps it's our picture-perfect location, the casually elegant lifestyle, or the sense of security and safety that Regency living inspires. Whatever the reasons, the feeling of warmth, caring and freedom is...
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Very happy with it. All of the above - the room is gutted and refurbished between each patient. The staff there are amazing all my interactions have been positive although I do not and cannot hear from my...
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 Brandywine Middlebrook Crossing, every day feels like it was designed just for you. Nestled in the heart of Bridgewater, New Jersey, our community blends the warmth of home with the ease of hotel-style living—where care is always close by, and joy is always on the calendar. Whether you're...
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My sister was there for a respite stay following surgery. I found the staff to be professional, competent and courteous in all their dealings with me on behalf of my sister (the client), often going above...
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 Watermark at Brooklyn Heights offers studios along with one and two-bedroom residences for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Independent and Assisted Living residences include designer kitchens or kitchenettes, private balconies, and modern bathrooms with zero-threshold...
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The staff at Fox Trail became like family to our family. So many of the staff actually come to love the residents. It is really a family. Some of them called mom, Mama. She did not to be in her room so they...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Mahwah is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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When considering a community your objectives should be: 1) Care offered by facility tailored to your needs..... they are flexible 2) Staff seniority do they have longevity.... speaks volumes to management...
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.
Imagine a place where each morning brings a warm welcome, and every detail is designed for ease, comfort, and joy. At Brandywine Governor’s Crossing, nestled on the edge of Englishtown, vibrant days and meaningful connections come naturally—surrounded by charm, convenience, and a true sense of...
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The community is always immaculately clean. The staff is friendly. I have been to a lot of other communities and out of all of those places that I have seen, Brightview Warren is the nicest place in the...
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 Brightview Warren, we offer a variety of community features. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes...
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Mom was only there for 4 months. She passed away after a cancer diagnosis in October. The director and nurses were extremely kind and kept me informed of issues with mom's health & welfare. The entire...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
South Mountain Memory Care was built on the “Small House” concept. This concept has been found to be most the most successful environment for those with memory issues in that it creates a sense of home, confidence of surroundings, and ultimately happiness with residents.Research indicates that...
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My mom had a tough adjustment to her new home, but everyone at Sunrise helped with making her feel at home. Everyone from the staff is so nice and were so patient with my mom. They did everything they...
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.
Located in the beautiful residential area of Bergen County, just 30 minutes from New York City, Sunrise of Franklin Lakes provides the very best in personalized care and services to seniors—including assisted living and memory care—in elegant surroundings. Our community is close to the...
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The facility is very nice, clean and homey The staff seem to be attentive although my friend says they do not respond when she presses her call button. But I cannot verify the accuracy of that comment. Food...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Overall, Sunrise is a very nice long term facility for Assisted Living & for Memory Care. The facility is beautiful & nicely decorated. It looks like a big mansion from the outside & on the inside Assisted...
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.
Ideally located just down the road from the Village Green in Summit, New Jersey, and only 20 miles from Manhattan, Sunrise of Summit provides highly personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in a bright, cheerful, and modern atmosphere. Our community...
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Arbor Terrace offers numerous opportunities for resident engagement. The staff is very attentive. Meal time offers another opportunity for socialization and the food (by menu) is wonderful. We are in a shred...
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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Staff are unreal amazing! Greet residents by name wherever they are in building, very attentive, never ever seem bothered or annoyed are very kind safety conscious and will give everyone undivided attention...
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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I think the administration and most of the staff really tried to care for my husband. However, there were some nurses in the rehab area downstairs that were truly excellent and others that had a very bad...
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.
CareOne at Wayne is an assisted living community located in Wayne, New Jersey in Passaic County and home to just over 54,000 people. Wayne is a vibrant community with lots of great shopping, stores, movies and relaxing activities. Residents can get out and take their nature walks, enjoy park-like...
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Cost of nursing homes in Independence, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Independence is $7,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Panther Valley, NJ with an average of $7,935 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Independence, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Independence, NJ
$7,935/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Independence, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,802/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Independence, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
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Private
$8,025/mo

Senior living costs in Independence vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Independence, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIndependence, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,935/mo$8,283/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,802/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,797/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Independence, NJ:$7,935/mo
New Jersey:$8,283/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Independence, NJ:$5,063/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Independence, NJ:$6,802/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Independence, NJ:$3,797/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Independence, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Independence and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Independence, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Independence have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Independence, NJ$5,819/mo$5,704/mo+2.0%
New Jersey$8,154/mo$7,721/mo+5.6%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Independence, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,819/mo
2023 average cost:$5,704/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,154/mo
2023 average cost:$7,721/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Independence

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Independence

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch

5.0
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Brandywine Princeton by Monarch

4.8
My mother has been here for over a ½ year and loves it! I could go on-and-on about how wonderful this place is. The Activities Dept. is spectacular! And when you live in a place like this, you need an incredible variety to pick from. I’m not talking about the normal things like Bingo or Crafts, ...
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Independence nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Independence nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Independence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Independence, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.8%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.1%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Independence nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Independence Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Independence, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Independence nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Independence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Independence, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Independence nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Independence, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Independence nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Independence, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Manor at Panther Valley, Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepherd are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Independence, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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