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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garfield, NJ

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Photo of Ballantyne House
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: 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
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: 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.
Photo of Coppergate House
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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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.
Williams Residence Williams Residence is one of New York's nicest independent living community for seniors. Our location in the heart of Manhattan near the Hudson River keeps residents close to family members living throughout the city. Manhattan is a part of New York County. Plenty of shopping...
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Photo of Prospect Park Apartments
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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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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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My mother has been living at the Esplanade for about a month. The apartment is beautiful and the food is excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. The management is supportive and accessible. We are...
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.
The Esplanade is a family owned and operated residence for senior citizens. For more than 40 years, four generations of the Scharf family have been committed to providing safe and secure residences where seniors can enjoy an independent lifestyle. Luxurious, furnished studios and one-befroom...
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
If you are looking for a safe, caring place for yourself or for a loved one, you'll find the very best at Isabella. Since its inspired beginning in 1875, Isabella, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, has pioneered in the care of the elderly of New York. Over the years, Isabella Home grew...
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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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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When I first moved in here, they had lost their food service, and they have now gotten a new chef and he is doing an outstanding job. The maintenance staff here is outstanding as well; always on call, always...
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.
Summer Hill ApartmentsThe independent living community of Summer Hill Apartments can be found in Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey. And if you’re looking for a little bit of action, Midtown Manhattan is a quick 20 miles from Wayne. This Passaic County Township boasts a population of over 54,700...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Garfield, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Garfield is $6,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutherford, NJ with an average of $6,346 per month.

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

Garfield, NJ
$6,625/mo
$6,608/mo

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

Garfield, NJ
$6,625/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

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

$7,428/mo
Independent Living
$6,625/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,200/mo
Studio
$6,382/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,322/mo

Senior living costs in Garfield 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: Garfield, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarfield, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,625/mo$6,142/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$7,367/mo$7,126/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$7,428/mo$7,192/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Garfield, NJ:$6,625/mo
New Jersey:$6,142/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Garfield, NJ:$7,367/mo
New Jersey:$7,126/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Garfield, NJ:$7,428/mo
New Jersey:$7,192/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Garfield, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garfield 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
Garfield, NJ$4,239/mo$4,335/mo-2.2%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Garfield, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,239/mo
2023 average cost:$4,335/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 Garfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Garfield

The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Garfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garfield, 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 Garfield 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 Garfield 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
31.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Garfield 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 Garfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garfield, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garfield 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 Garfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garfield, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria West 86, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Arbor Terrace Teaneck are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garfield, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 70 independent living facilities near Garfield, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garfield, New Jersey are Atria Forest Hills, Atria West 86 and Atria Rye Brook. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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