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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would 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.
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They were top notch care wise. He was never in dirty clothes, and he was always well kept and well taken care of. He was the highest functioning person there in the dementia level. This was a pretty sterile...
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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My mother chose the life plan at Elm Terrace moving into Independent Living. Thank God she did! Shortly after she moved in she needed skilled care for rehab after a fall. The therapist worked so hard to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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: 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: 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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My Mother in law was here and her apartment was so nice and clean. Frank is a wonderful apartment manager there and its very well kept and clean. Wonderful senior apartments.
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.
Park View at Oak Crest is an independant living facility for seniors 62 and older.
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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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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.
Owned and operated by Doylestown Hospital, Pine Run Lakeview is a gracious and supportive non-profit community truly committed to our values of choice, dignity and respect for each individual. We are located adjacent to the historic borough of Doylestown and our residents enjoy its rich cultural...
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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: 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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My mom is no longer there - unfortunately passed away in July. I can elaborate by saying the caregivers were wonderful, particularly the aides. There were several who always went over and above. My mom's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 beautiful downtown Pottstown, PA Sanatoga Court is a Genesis senior living community offering high quality senior care. Our beautiful town of Pottstown offers residents access to parks, concerts, fine dining, shopping and cultural experiences. We offer a wide range of services...

Cost of independent living in Elmer, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Elmer is $4,127 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camden, NJ with an average of $3,735 per month.

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

Elmer, NJ
$4,127/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,959/mo
Independent Living
$4,127/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,107/mo
Studio
$3,161/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,849/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,161/mo

Senior living costs in Elmer 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: Elmer, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmer, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,127/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,367/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,959/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Elmer, NJ:$4,127/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Elmer, NJ:$6,367/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Elmer, NJ:$7,959/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Elmer, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elmer 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 Elmer, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elmer 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 average 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
Elmer, NJ$3,760/mo$3,555/mo+5.7%
New Jersey$4,201/mo$4,491/mo-6.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Elmer, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,760/mo
2023 average cost:$3,555/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,201/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Elmer

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmer

Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville

4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it. I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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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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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

Elmer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmer, 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 Elmer 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 Elmer 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
27.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.5%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmer 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 Elmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmer 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 Elmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
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Azalea at Cinnaminson, Brookdale Cape May and Parkers Bend Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmer, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 395 independent living facilities near Elmer, New Jersey. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 48% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 47% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 48% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 29% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 45% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 38% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 41% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Russian, Ukrainian, and Filipino 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Azalea at Cinnaminson, Brookdale Cape May, and Parkers Bend Retirement 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brookdale Cape May, Cardinal Village, and Morningside House of Exton 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Azalea at Cinnaminson, Brookdale Cape May, and Parkers Bend Retirement 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Brookdale Cape May, Parkers Bend Retirement, and Morningside House of Collegeville
The best independent living facilities near you in Elmer, New Jersey are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Parkers Bend Retirement and Morningside House of Collegeville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 48% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 47% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 48% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 29% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 45% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 38% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 41% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Russian, Ukrainian, and Filipino 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Azalea at Cinnaminson, Brookdale Cape May, and Parkers Bend Retirement 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brookdale Cape May, Cardinal Village, and Morningside House of Exton 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Azalea at Cinnaminson, Brookdale Cape May, and Parkers Bend Retirement 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Brookdale Cape May, Parkers Bend Retirement, and Morningside House of Collegeville
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