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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gregory, NJ

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Gregory area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Gregory. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 64 independent living facilities in Gregory, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Marian Manor Housing
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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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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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community 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.
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: 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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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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: 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: 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.
Photo of Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Gregory, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Gregory is $5,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paterson, NJ with an average of $3,364 per month.

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

Gregory, NJ
$5,336/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$9,547/mo
Independent Living
$5,336/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,008/mo
Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,201/mo

Senior living costs in Gregory 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: Gregory, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGregory, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,336/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,978/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,547/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Gregory, NJ:$5,336/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Gregory, NJ:$7,978/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Gregory, NJ:$9,547/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Gregory, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gregory 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
Gregory, NJ$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New Jersey$4,201/mo$4,491/mo-6.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Gregory, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Gregory

Recent reviews for independent living in Gregory

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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The Residence at Basking Ridge

4.5
I really did some amazing research, going to about nine facilities to find the perfect place for my mom. We are very happy with our decision at the Residence at Basking Ridge. Communication seems to be a problem, but they did just open in October so I have to be patient. Looking at the big ...
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Gregory independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gregory independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gregory, 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 Gregory 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 Gregory 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
24.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Gregory 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 Gregory communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gregory, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gregory 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 Gregory offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gregory, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange and Atria West 86 are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gregory, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 64 independent living facilities near Gregory, New Jersey. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 42% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 42% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 42% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 20% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 47% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 36% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 43% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Italian, Filipino, French, Polish, German, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Croatian, Mandarin, Romanian, and Hungarian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange, and Atria Cranford 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange, and Atria Cranford 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Brookdale West Orange, Atria Cranford, and CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange, and Atria Cranford
The best independent living facilities near you in Gregory, New Jersey are Atria West 86, Atria Forest Hills and The Brielle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 42% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 42% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 42% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 20% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 47% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 36% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 43% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Italian, Filipino, French, Polish, German, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Croatian, Mandarin, Romanian, and Hungarian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange, and Atria Cranford 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange, and Atria Cranford 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Brookdale West Orange, Atria Cranford, and CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Brighton Gardens of West Orange, Brookdale West Orange, and Atria Cranford
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