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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.
Located in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, Luther Arms Apartments offers an opportunity for affordable senior housing to residents. Consisting of 149 assisted rental units, Luther Arms Apartments provides rental subsidies, allowing a resident to pay 30 percent of his income for rent. Luther...
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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: 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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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, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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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My parents have been there for a year. The staff is wonderful and very caring. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy and well cared for. I walk in and I am reminded of a...
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.
Haddonfield Home Assisted Living offers residents individualized assistance with the activities of daily living, as well as three restaurant-style meals daily, a full complement of wellness programs, weekly housekeeping and linen service, on-site activities and social events, and more. The...
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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: 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: 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: 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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Our family is so grateful for the exceptional care provided by the RiverView Estates Care Team. Their compassion and professionalism are unmatched. They are a kind and compassionate care team to include...
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.
Riverview Estates is a faith-based community serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with respect, acceptance, dignity and joy.
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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.
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: 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: 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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Princeton Windrows is CAMELOT! In addition to being so happy here, my children are delighted that I am in such a good place. I especially love the heated pool exercise classes.
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.
Princeton Windrows is a gracious independent living community of villas, town homes, and apartment style condominiums for active adults 55 plus who appreciate the value of home ownership without the burdens. Princeton Windrows lets you maintain control of your assets, financial future and health...
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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: 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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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.
Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...
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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 Barnegat Estates, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Barnegat Estates is $5,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Dix, NJ with an average of $3,946 per month.

Independent living costs in Barnegat Estates, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Barnegat Estates, NJ
$5,160/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Estates, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Barnegat Estates, NJ
$5,160/mo
U.S. national average
$3,509/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Estates, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,461/mo
Independent Living
$5,160/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Estates, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,867/mo
Studio
$4,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,061/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,886/mo

Senior living costs in Barnegat Estates vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Barnegat Estates, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarnegat Estates, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,160/mo$4,407/mo$3,509/mo
Assisted Living$7,641/mo$7,597/mo$5,793/mo
Memory Care$9,461/mo$9,297/mo$6,969/mo
Independent Living
Barnegat Estates, NJ:$5,160/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,509/mo
Assisted Living
Barnegat Estates, NJ:$7,641/mo
New Jersey:$7,597/mo
U.S.:$5,793/mo
Memory Care
Barnegat Estates, NJ:$9,461/mo
New Jersey:$9,297/mo
U.S.:$6,969/mo
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Independent living costs in Barnegat Estates, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barnegat Estates 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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Independent living cost trends in Barnegat Estates, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barnegat Estates 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 median 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
Barnegat Estates, NJ$3,599/mo$3,293/mo+9.3%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Barnegat Estates, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,599/mo
2023 average cost:$3,293/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Barnegat Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Barnegat Estates

Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington

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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Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Barnegat Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnegat Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnegat Estates, 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 Barnegat Estates 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 Barnegat Estates 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
38.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnegat Estates 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 Barnegat Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barnegat Estates, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.2%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnegat Estates 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 Barnegat Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.2%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.5%
46.9%
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