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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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I have lived here since January 2020. The staff is wonderful and helpful. All my request is filled in a timely manner. It’s always clean. I’m thankful to live here.
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: 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: 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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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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: 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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Rooms are very small.I have been around 71 years and I have large pieces. I had to get rid of my king size bet for this mess full size. We do our own activity. There are no doctors on hand. Most of us get...
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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Overall we're very pleased with how things turned out at Luther Towers. The staff here is friendly and professional, and they were a big help and made the whole move-in process very easy. It's a nice looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers II Luther Towers II is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Wilmington, Delaware where the Christina River, the Brandywine Creek, and the Delaware River all meet. With a beautiful and vibrant riverfront containing theatres, markets, restaurants, and...
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I'm very happy to be here! It's a clean, nice looking place, and it was in great shape when I moved in! The staff here is very friendly, and very organized, They check in every morning to make sure everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers is a beautiful assisted living community located in historic Willmington, Delaware. Willmington has many galleries, museums, and gardens for its residents to enjoy. You can also enjoy one of the many ethnic festival that are held in Willmington each year. The staff at Luther Towers...
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My mom has been here for two months now and really loves it. It is a perfect balance of independence and essential services and activities. She likes the food, there is so much offered each week to do and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ingleside Retirement Apartments in Wilmington, Delaware is all about promoting independent living among their community members with senior apartment rentals and home ownership in retirement communities. Wilmington is a part of New Castle County, and it offers much explore. If you're not sure...

Cost of independent living in Downstown, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Downstown is $4,764 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newfield, NJ with an average of $3,959 per month.

Independent living costs in Downstown, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Downstown, NJ
$4,764/mo
$4,764/mo

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

Downstown, NJ
$4,764/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in Downstown, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$8,376/mo
Independent Living
$4,764/mo

Independent living costs in Downstown, NJ, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,910/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,599/mo

Senior living costs in Downstown 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: Downstown, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDownstown, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,764/mo$4,406/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$6,753/mo$7,625/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$8,376/mo$9,328/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Downstown, NJ:$4,764/mo
New Jersey:$4,406/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Downstown, NJ:$6,753/mo
New Jersey:$7,625/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Downstown, NJ:$8,376/mo
New Jersey:$9,328/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Downstown

Recent reviews for independent living in Downstown

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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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

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

Downstown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downstown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downstown, 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 Downstown 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 Downstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Downstown, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Downstown 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 Downstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Downstown, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.2%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downstown 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 Downstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Downstown, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
46.9%
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