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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Metuchen, NJ
If you’re looking for independent living in the Metuchen 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 Metuchen. 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 29 independent living facilities in Metuchen, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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9.6
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67 reviews
Sunrise created a family environment for all residents. The memory care staff, management and aides were tremendous. Even in my father's final hours they all came in to share their love for him and ensure...
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.
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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9.6
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55 reviews
I give a 5 for all categories. My current comments are they need to have more activities for memory care, and more help on the weekends and hiring volunteers from colleges majoring in elder care to help...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...
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9.5
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76 reviews
Frankly, it's beautiful and smelled nice. The staff seemed attentive and were friendly. It is spotless and residents are well cared for. [name removed] is content living there.
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.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...
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9.4
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140 reviews
The community is so nice, great food, and the staff is incredibly helpful and attentive to the residents. The activity calendar is really diverse so there's always something fun to do or entertainment going...
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.
Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....
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9.4
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89 reviews
The primary reason we chose Spring Hills Somerset is because they worked with us and were the only feasible option we found. Every other facility only offered two year spend down and a shared room, which...
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.
At Spring Hills Somerset, we are committed to making healthy living the foundation of every aspect of life. From dining that truly satisfies, to fitness that invigorates and motivates, down to the smaller details, such as our use of safe, non-toxic cleaning products in each assisted living...
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9.2
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37 reviews
In every category I would rate them a 5. The facility is very expensive but they take Medicaid which is a program I'm going to have to start completing paperwork for soon. Very helpful director who provides...
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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9.2
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12 reviews
I would say it's been a godsend for everyone. . The staff, activities and facilities are second to none. My dad was fully against assisted living and now he says he was so wrong, this is the best decision he...
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.
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9.1
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22 reviews
If you’re considering an assisted living home for a family member, I highly recommend Sunrise of Westfield. The staff is caring, friendly, and just overall amazing- and not only to their residents, but...
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.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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8.9
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20 reviews
Pleased with Brandywine for my mom's recent move. [name removed] and [name removed] made the process very easy to transition my mom from rehab into their community. The first day she was welcomed on a...
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.
Scenically situated in Watchung, Somerset County, Brandywine Senior Living at Mountain Ridge provides an elegant environment for older adults who may require a degree of personal assistance, but also desire the freedom of independence. Mountain Ridge is nestled in the picturesque landscape of the...
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8.5
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4 reviews
Very attentive, friendly and like my brother says, kind staff members. Chelsea at Fanwood was just bought over. Now called Mira Vie. The new director seems very nice & staff is staying the same but I just...
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.
NEW INFOAvg resident age is 94 !! Age Min 65 years plus plus Best towns for referrals to be coming from/desired location:UNION COUNTY- Fanwood/Scotch Plains- Plainfield- Westfield- Cranford- Clark- Rahway
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8.0
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1 review
They have a lot of patience with the residents, they clean the units every day and make sure everyone is fed and paid attention to. The medical staff is prompt and caring, calling immediately with updates.
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.
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8.0
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1 review
They have a lot of patience with the residents, they clean the units every day and make sure everyone is fed and paid attention to. The medical staff is prompt and caring, calling immediately with updates.
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.
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7.5
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8 reviews
Helpful, responsive, engaging staff. The facility is very clean. I would and always do recommend The Chelsea at East Brunswick.
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.
The Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...
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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.
Graceland Gardens is a new cutting-edge concept in Assisted Living providing a true homelike environment in the newly built 23 suite ranch style mansion. Graceland Gardens offers bright, inviting one and two resident suites. Each suite is spacious, allowing plenty of room for the "personal...
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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.
Graceland Gardens is a new cutting-edge concept in Assisted Living providing a true homelike environment in the newly built 23 suite ranch style mansion. Graceland Gardens offers bright, inviting one and two resident suites. Each suite is spacious, allowing plenty of room for the "personal...
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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
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.
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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5 reviews
Complete Care Whispering Woods was only two miles from my mother's house, was very well kept, and reasonable in price. All of the employees were very professional and kind to my mother.
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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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.
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.
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.
AHEPA AHEPA Highland Apartments is a 55 + community in Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ. Highland Park sits on the Raritan River and encompasses ninety acre Donaldson Park. The park has picnic groves, two playgrounds, a dog park and sports fields and courts. Highland Park got it's name, in...
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.
AHEPA AHEPA Highland Apartments is a 55 + community in Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ. Highland Park sits on the Raritan River and encompasses ninety acre Donaldson Park. The park has picnic groves, two playgrounds, a dog park and sports fields and courts. Highland Park got it's name, in...
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Metuchen, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Metuchen is $6,190 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Center, NJ with an average of $5,987 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Metuchen, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Metuchen, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Metuchen, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Metuchen
Recent reviews for independent living in Metuchen
The Brielle in Staten Island, NY
5.0
The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.
Sunrise of Westfield
5.0
I am the relative of a former resident. We moved my uncle one into the Sunrise of Westfield. We met with [name removed] during this process. Making a life decision of this nature is not an easy thing to do. [name removed] helped us through the process....... [name removed] was a genuine ...
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The Chelsea at Marlboro in Morganville, NJ
5.0
Our mom moved to The Chelsea at Marlboro a few months ago and her experience has been terrific! We are so happy that the staff has made her really feel like she has a new home. Her apartment is clean and spacious. She enjoys the meals and the activities. We feel comfortable knowing that if we ...
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Metuchen independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Metuchen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen 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
32.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Metuchen 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 Metuchen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Metuchen, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Metuchen 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 Metuchen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
40%
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Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Sunrise of Madison and The Belvedere are the top-rated independent living facilities near Metuchen, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Metuchen, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Metuchen, New Jersey are Sunrise of Madison, The Belvedere and Maplewood at Princeton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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