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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Jersey is $4,332, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Buena area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
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...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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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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: 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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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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I was not familiar with Woodlea until I visited a friend of my Sister and I was quite impressed. I did however request information for myself and the woman [Name removed], Mgr ? was rather rude and ...
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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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.
Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...
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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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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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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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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Buena, NJ

The average cost of senior living in New Jersey is $4,332 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in New Jersey vs. 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 state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeNew JerseyU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,332/mo$3,532/mo22.7% above national median
Assisted Living$7,822/mo$5,909/mo32.4% above national median
Memory Care$9,554/mo$7,121/mo34.2% above national median
Independent Living
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:22.7% above national median
Assisted Living
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:32.4% above national median
Memory Care
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:34.2% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Buena

Recent reviews for independent living in Buena

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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Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Buena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena, 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 Buena 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 Buena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.2%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena 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 Buena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena 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 Buena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.4%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.3%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.1%
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CareOne at Hamilton, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Brookdale Cape May are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buena, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 353 independent living facilities near Buena, New Jersey. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 33% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 33% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 33% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 16% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 37% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 28% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 31% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, American Sign Language, French, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Romanian, Croatian, and Hungarian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: CareOne at Hamilton, Azalea at Cinnaminson, and Brookdale Cape May 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: CareOne at Hamilton, Brookdale Cape May, and Cardinal Village 11. top3TransportWithLinks: CareOne at Hamilton, Azalea at Cinnaminson, and Brookdale Cape May 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: CareOne at Hamilton, Brookdale Cape May, and Parkers Bend Retirement
The best independent living facilities near you in Buena, New Jersey are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Parkers Bend Retirement and The Heritage Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 33% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 33% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 33% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 16% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 37% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 28% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 31% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, American Sign Language, French, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Romanian, Croatian, and Hungarian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: CareOne at Hamilton, Azalea at Cinnaminson, and Brookdale Cape May 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: CareOne at Hamilton, Brookdale Cape May, and Cardinal Village 11. top3TransportWithLinks: CareOne at Hamilton, Azalea at Cinnaminson, and Brookdale Cape May 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: CareOne at Hamilton, Brookdale Cape May, and Parkers Bend Retirement
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