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If you’re looking for independent living in the Kearny area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Kearny. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 91 independent living facilities in Kearny, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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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...
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: 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 Woodlands is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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.
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: 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
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: 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: 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.
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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: 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.
The Montclair Inn is operated by Montclair Shared Housing Association, a not-for-profit corporation with a broad base of volunteers interested in developing affordable, dignified housing solutions.The Inn provides a gracious living environment for 22 well single seniors over 62 who meet...
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
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: 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.
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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Kearny, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Kearny is $6,309 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $6,003 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kearny, NJ vs. nearby cities
Kearny, NJ
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kearny, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kearny vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kearny, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Kearny
Recent reviews for independent living in Kearny
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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Kearny independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kearny independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kearny, 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 Kearny 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 Kearny partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kearny, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kearny 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 Kearny communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kearny, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
19.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kearny 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 Kearny offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kearny, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.2%
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 Kearny, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 91 independent living facilities near Kearny, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kearny, 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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