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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fortescue, NJ

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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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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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.
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: 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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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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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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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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: 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.
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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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We sold our home after 42 year of memories. We had no idea if we could adjust to a Active Senior Community, but after four months we are both convinced this was the right move. The apartment is very large...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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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.
At Faison Mews, you’ll find a 62 and older senior affordable apartment home located in the beautiful Parkside neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. These apartments are located in a neighborhood where seniors want to live, with amenities designed to make seniors lives more enjoyable, and apartment...
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.

Cost of independent living in Fortescue, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Fortescue is $4,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,112 per month.

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

Fortescue, NJ
$4,611/mo
$4,484/mo
$4,523/mo

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

Fortescue, NJ
$4,611/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,605/mo
Independent Living
$4,611/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,384/mo
Studio
$5,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,111/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,783/mo

Senior living costs in Fortescue 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: Fortescue, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFortescue, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,611/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,605/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,605/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fortescue, NJ:$4,611/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fortescue, NJ:$5,605/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fortescue, NJ:$5,605/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fortescue, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fortescue 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fortescue, NJ$3,330/mo$3,178/mo+4.8%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fortescue, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,330/mo
2023 average cost:$3,178/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Fortescue

Recent reviews for independent living in Fortescue

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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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Fortescue independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fortescue independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fortescue, 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 Fortescue 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 Fortescue 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
31.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fortescue 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 Fortescue communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fortescue 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 Fortescue offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
47%
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