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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dorchester, NJ
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9.9
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38 reviews
My husband is a resident at Clarebridge in Brookdale. He has had excellent personal care there. The staff is friendly and attends to his social needs as well. Communication with staff and between staff 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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community could be the right fit for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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46 reviews
Very happy. Since the first day of moving up from Florida it has been great here. Our family is close by, it's nice to see them more often!
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.
he Terraces at Seacrest Village assisted living residence is a brand-new state of the art, stunning residence which opened in June 2013. The Terraces is an award winning community, our unique delivery of service and care represents what we have learned is important to our clients and their...
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9.9
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69 reviews
The staff is always warm and welcoming my to visiting family members. They take care of our family member with such care. Providing all they need to be well and live as independent as possible. We love it...
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.
Spacious living suits with enclosed courtyards and paved walking trails highlight Traditions of Cross Keys, located in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. History buffs and antique collectors know that Glassboro got its name from the successful glass industry is a part of its past....
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9.7
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41 reviews
The reason we gave the meals a 4 is because it is a smaller facility, their menu is not that big but the quality of food is above average. There are activities everyday but some days have more than others....
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.
Foulk Manor North offers our residents a continuum of care encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care in our Bridge to Rediscovery community and skilled nursing. Set on ten beautifully wooded acres, right next to the New Castle County Brandywine Hundred Library, Foulk Manor...
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9.7
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8 reviews
Living here is like being at a resort. Three meals a day, activities, being waited on and spoiled by our wonderful staff. It is truly a Resort Lifestyle Community. Not to mention our gorgeous building and...
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.
Located in the historic and culture-rich community of Moorestown, Parkers Bend Retirement Community emphasizes an engaging lifestyle with convenient access to local sight-seeing and myriad dining and entertainment options. Spend an afternoon admiring the architecture in the 47-acre Moorestown...
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9.6
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41 reviews
From our experience the staff was great with the people, very dedicated, the place is very clean, the food was also very good with a good selection every day. There were many activities and also trips...
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.
Welcome to our wonderful community, The Residence at Stafford, where life is rich with laughter, learning and enrichment. Here, you'll find the perfect lifestyle among our Assisted Living and Memory Care options. There’s no better way of knowing what’s best than seeing for yourself.Imagine...
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9.5
Review score
81 reviews
The experience has been excellent. We picked this community because it was voted Best independent Living, and the cost, outdoor enclosed deck, and good food.
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.
Let Cardinal Village take the worry out of your retirement years. Our community design is all on one level. We offer a selection of apartment styles to fit your needs; all with no entrance fees and a month to month lease. Our nondenominational community offers peace of mind and...
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9.5
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46 reviews
I am currently a resident at Fountain View at Logan Square. The only real negative is due to the ongoing renovations, the lack of efficient elevator service due to elevator replacements, and a mouse...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events, a state-of-the-art...
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9.5
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30 reviews
We are so grateful to have found this fine place for our family member. Every step of the way there was great info, consistent support, and for every question a clear and readily available answer. After 6...
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.
Forwood Manor sits on 13 beautifully manicured acres and is located just minutes from I-95. Close to shopping and cultural sites, we offer a full-service rental retirement community with the best social and transportation programs, along with well-designed and spacious apartments. We invite you...
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9.5
Review score
58 reviews
My mother had money stolen from her out of a locked drawer. $[removed] .This was while she was in the hospital & rehab. Too dependent on the client having their own doctors. Dining room constantly runs out...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
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9.4
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131 reviews
The building is old but kept up well. It has large windows with lots of light. One of the selling points for my Mom. But the windows are old and leaky. A contractor has measured them and we are told they are...
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.
Winner Best Assisted Living 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019! Offering Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. The Lorelton is truly unique. Privately owned by a local foundation not a corporation. Not-for-Profit and affordable. The Lorelton is considered to be in 'the Suburbs' of the city. Conveniently...
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9.2
Review score
80 reviews
All I can say is we were at another facility for a year and the resident is 100% better. The only thing I can't attest to is the activities because unfortunately my loved one doesn't participate 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.
The Residence at Cherry Hill provides multiple senior living options, including assisted living, memory care, respite care and on-site rehabilitation services. We are located on the northeast side of Cherry Hill New Jersey, just fifteen miles west of Philadelphia. We are lucky enough to be close...
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9.2
Review score
50 reviews
Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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9.2
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41 reviews
Main negative was that she was moved out of her first room temporarily due to a roof leak and was not given the option to move back after the room was given to someone else. Very nice facility was fairly...
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.
Washington Township Senor Living is conveniently located across from Jefferson Health System. We are quietly set back in a wooded setting away from the hustle and bustle, yet totally accessible to specialty care. Our community was built 20+ years ago. Along with a great reputation, another...
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9.1
Review score
41 reviews
Cambridge has been wonderful! My brother in law is so happy there. I looked at so many other places, and you were all so helpful. Cambridge is a winner!!
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.
Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown is an assisted living community located in the quaint city of Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Our comfortable community is located on the east side of the state, offering beautiful scenery and comfortable amenities.Lutheran Crossings is committed to...
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9.1
Review score
56 reviews
I would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The dining...
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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9.0
Review score
58 reviews
I met the staff and had a tour and like everything immediately. It was the only place I looked at after researching online, and after my visit, I didn't need to look anywhere else. I would highly recommend...
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.
Since 2007, Atria Center City has served the families of Philadelphia. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities, including...
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9.0
Review score
30 reviews
In general the staff is very caring and helpful. As with most facilities; they seem to be short staffed with call-out and hiring the right people. Unfortunately, I find this true with most businesses in...
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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9.0
Review score
46 reviews
It has been a very positive experience. She had a couple issues when she first moved in-weekly cleaning wasn't being done unless asked to do it, laundry was only done when asked-both services were part of...
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.
The Fountains at Cedar Parke offers continuing care retirement living in a beautiful setting. Midway between the sun and surf of the seashore and the cultural wealth of Philadelphia, we're ideally located to all the area has to offer. Join a special outing to Atlantic City or cruise on The Spirit...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review score
20 reviews
I know most places like this are understaffed. There's a constant flow of new trainees which made consistent communication difficult. There were people there who really were great at their jobs and you could...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review score
71 reviews
The personal attention from the aids and nurses to my loved one and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Juniper Village to other families
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.
Located in historic Williamstown on a five acre wooded lot, Cordia Commons at Williamstown is home to thirty-eight residents. At Cordia Commons, everything starts with you. Your well-being is our commitment. Our homelike atmosphere puts you at ease as you walk through our doors. Each individual...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review score
5 reviews
The administration was very good and they run Autumn Lake with a loving, caring attitude and keep a close eye on all of the residents. Communication with the family is very good. The meals are decent. They...
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.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview is located in Oceanview, NJ. Our mission is to inspire their residents to live life to its fullest by providing the residents with elite-level care in a warm, energetic, and vibrant atmosphere. They offer bright comfortable rooms along with outdoor courtyards...
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8.9
Review score
22 reviews
The staff at Woodview are amazing! They go above and beyond to care for my mother and father. I am very grateful to have them there as residents. There could be more in-facility activities offered if...
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.
Woodview Estates Assisted Living has been helping residents for over 20 years. We are nestled on five wooded acres, with gorgeous scenery and plenty of natural beauty for residents to enjoy. Our location makes it perfect for families and friends to visit with easy access from the Black Horse and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review score
17 reviews
Springfield crossing is a nice facility, with a nice staff who was attentive, courteous, and made sure I was always aware of how my Mother was doing. I visited each day, and the staff always checked in with...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review score
92 reviews
Overall, it's a great place for my mother. She has a lovely independent living apartment. The housekeeping staff are lovely, and keep her apartment very clean. Her biggest complaint is the food. It is...
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.
When you think of independent living, assisted living, and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and...
Cost of independent living in Dorchester, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $4,696 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,103 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorchester, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dorchester, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Dorchester
Recent reviews for independent living in Dorchester
Springfield Crossings
4.1
There are some staff members that go out of their way to help and assist my mother then there are a few that act as if it a bother to help. I am being very honest but for the most part they keep the residents safe and active.
Mullica Gardens Assisted Living in Mullica Hill, NJ
3.9
My loved one was previously a resident at Mullica Gardens Assisted Living and the overall experience was good. I knew that my loved one was safe and that was very important to me. Overall, the staff was good. Some were poor and some were great. The food was good. The activities were great, ...
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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE
4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Dorchester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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
29.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Terraces at Seacrest Village, Traditions of Cross Keys and Brookdale Cape May are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dorchester, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 207 independent living facilities near Dorchester, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dorchester, New Jersey are The Terraces at Seacrest Village, Traditions of Cross Keys and Fountain View at Logan Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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