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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Newark, NJ

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Photo of Fredric Fleming Residence
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: 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: 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.
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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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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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.
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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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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
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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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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.
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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Photo of 305 West End Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of Ridge Street Gardens
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Ridge Street Gardens
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of West Seventy-Fourth Street Home
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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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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Waterford Towers is an excellent place for seniors who want to remain active, but could use some extra services. There is a salon, physician and physical therapists on site. The lobby is like a hotel lobby...
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.
Waterford TowersWaterford Towers is an independent living community that is located in Edgewater, NJ. Edgewater provides a peaceful place to live and is a part of Bergen County. This area is located along the Hudson River, and it provides much natural beauty to both residents and guests. This is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in East Newark, NJ

The average cost of senior living in East Newark is $6,323 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $6,003 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Newark, NJ vs. nearby cities

East Newark, NJ
$6,323/mo
$6,313/mo
$6,366/mo

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

East Newark, NJ
$6,323/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Newark vs. other types of senior living

$7,211/mo
Independent Living
$6,323/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Newark, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$7,074/mo
Studio
$8,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,949/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,592/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in East Newark

Recent reviews for independent living in East Newark

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 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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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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East Newark independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Newark independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Newark, 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 East Newark 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 East Newark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Newark, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Newark 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 East Newark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Newark, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Newark 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 East Newark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Newark, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.7%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Newark, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 85 independent living facilities near East Newark, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in East Newark, 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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