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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 marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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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Very beautiful and well kept. My bubbe was very happy here. She made a lot of friends and loved her room. I would recommend this place to anyone. The staff are very friendly and everyone smiles. I only 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.
The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence represents a new dimension in living for those who choose not to live alone, yet do not need nursing home care. In our innovative, assisted-living environment, the fullness of life continues. Residents are appreciated for their talents and...
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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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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This is a HUD development. It is government run and everything is inspected every year. They are fantastic. The bad part is getting in. The wait is very long and can take up to a year and a half. The...
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.
AHEPA AHEPA Highland Apartments is a 55 + community in Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ. Highland Park sits on the Raritan River and encompasses ninety acre Donaldson Park. The park has picnic groves, two playgrounds, a dog park and sports fields and courts. Highland Park got it's name, in...
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Green Brook, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Green Brook is $6,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Center, NJ with an average of $5,987 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Green Brook, NJ vs. nearby cities

Green Brook, NJ
$6,671/mo
$6,554/mo
$6,765/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Green Brook, NJ vs. the state and national average

Green Brook, NJ
$6,671/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Green Brook vs. other types of senior living

$7,555/mo
Independent Living
$6,671/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Green Brook, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,602/mo
Studio
$7,934/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,047/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,329/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Green Brook over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Green Brook

Recent reviews for independent living in Green Brook

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

Sunrise of Westfield

5.0
I am the relative of a former resident. We moved my uncle one into the Sunrise of Westfield. We met with [name removed] during this process. Making a life decision of this nature is not an easy thing to do. [name removed] helped us through the process....... [name removed] was a genuine ...
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Green Brook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Green Brook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Green Brook, 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 Green Brook 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 Green Brook 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
54.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Green Brook 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 Green Brook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
57.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Green Brook 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 Green Brook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.6%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Marlboro, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of East Brunswick are the top-rated independent living facilities near Green Brook, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 44 independent living facilities near Green Brook, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Green Brook, New Jersey are Sunrise of Marlboro, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of East Brunswick. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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