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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: 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: 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 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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I want give my gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this holiday and essentially have compromised their own health every day while finding ways to cope without jeopardizing those patients...
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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The building is top of the line but there are very few residents making it more difficult for my father to make friends or become more active in the community. This isolation is the cause of current...
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: 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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All is well for me, they have been able to assist me with what I am limited to. The staff do a reasonable cleaning of the community and my room. I am happy with the meals I select from and the activities...
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.
A NYS Licensed Enriched Housing program, best described as senior apartments with supportive services. Carnegie East House consists of 74 apartments ranging in size from studios to 2-bedrooms. Majority of the apartments have an excellent view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our...
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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: 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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Trinity Senior ApartmentsTrinity Senior Apartments senior housing community in Yonkers, Westchester County, NY provides a senior housing community. Our Community rests beautifully in the historic section of Trinity Plaza in a picturesque restored former school. Trinity Senior Apartments remain...
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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.
The Vista is bringing a new kind of retirement living to northern New Jersey. Designed to address an unmet need for independent-senior living, The Vista will be unlike any other independent-living community in the area, offering advanced, innovative programming and amenities based on the most...
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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
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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.
The Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...
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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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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
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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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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 been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...

Cost of independent living in Hackensack, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hackensack is $6,388 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dumont, NJ with an average of $5,953 per month.

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

Hackensack, NJ
$6,388/mo
$6,382/mo
$6,402/mo

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

Hackensack, NJ
$6,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$7,204/mo
Independent Living
$6,388/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,567/mo
Studio
$8,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,455/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,577/mo

Senior living costs in Hackensack 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: Hackensack, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHackensack, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,388/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,156/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,204/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hackensack, NJ:$6,388/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hackensack, NJ:$7,156/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hackensack, NJ:$7,204/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hackensack, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hackensack 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
Hackensack, NJ$4,009/mo$4,453/mo-10.0%
New Jersey$3,688/mo$3,224/mo+14.4%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Hackensack, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,009/mo
2023 average cost:$4,453/mo
Percent change:-10.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,688/mo
2023 average cost:$3,224/mo
Percent change:+14.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hackensack

Recent reviews for independent living in Hackensack

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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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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Hackensack independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hackensack independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack 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
30.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hackensack 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 Hackensack communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hackensack, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hackensack 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 Hackensack offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hackensack, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44%
47%
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