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Photo of Sunrise of Bridgewater
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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32 reviews
9.5
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32 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
28%
3 star
3%
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0%
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3%
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This was a rather stressful experience of living our elderly father into Sunrise (for him and us) Unfortunately, he only lasted about six weeks and passed. He was never happy there but that is most likely...
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.
Sunrise of Bridgewater opened its doors in March of 2019. We have a highly tenured team, with several department managers being with Sunrise for 20+
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Photo of Independence Manor at Hunterdon
55 Photos available
8.9
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11 reviews
8.9
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11 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
9%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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9%
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The combination of the warmth, approachability, and responsiveness of the staff and the beauty , warmth and most importantly functionality (livability) of the physical environment - really makes Independence...
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.
*We are proud to have earned New Jersey state's "Advanced Standing" designation for quality!*Independence Manor is dedicated to providing the personal services and health care to individuals who may need help with some of their aspects of daily living. Our programs, policies and procedures were...
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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.8
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54 reviews
7.8
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54 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
35%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
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Facility is very nice and the staff is great. They're very caring and took good care of the residents. The food was good, too.
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.
Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...
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5 star
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
Provides: Assisted 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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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2.5
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31 reviews
2.5
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31 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
16%
3 star
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Hello this is [name removed] and I love the Chelsea. They are very good and they have wonderful people working here everybody’s good and [removed] I guess. My favorite part is the activity room with all the...
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.
Located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, The Chelsea at Bridgewater is conveniently located in a peaceful, serene wooded area in Somerset County. Residents enjoy personalized assisted living services in private and semiprivate suites in a variety of attractive styles. Residents are welcome to...
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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.
Welcome Home to The Mews at Annandale!$500 Security Deposit. Limited Time Offer, Restrictions Apply The Mews at Annandale, a new luxury community located in historic Annandale, NJ right off Route 78 offers the best in suburban living. Our apartments are one and two bedrooms containing modern,...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
We provide safe housing for high functioning clients that are unable to live alone in the community.
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Cost of independent living in Hamden, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hamden is $5,502 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $3,911 per month.

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

Hamden, NJ
$5,502/mo

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

Hamden, NJ
$5,502/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

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

$6,410/mo
Independent Living
$5,502/mo

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

Senior living costs in Hamden 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: Hamden, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHamden, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,502/mo$6,142/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$6,270/mo$7,126/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$6,410/mo$7,192/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Hamden, NJ:$5,502/mo
New Jersey:$6,142/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Hamden, NJ:$6,270/mo
New Jersey:$7,126/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Hamden, NJ:$6,410/mo
New Jersey:$7,192/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hamden

Recent reviews for independent living in Hamden

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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Alexandria Manor Senior Living Centers in Nazareth, PA

4.8
This community is wonderful, the staff members are great. They do offer activities, for example during the holidays they have carolers come by, and in the summer they bring in live entertainment. This community is located in a very nice are and is close to the hospital. From our understanding ...
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Fellowship Village a CCRC in Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0
We moved in to Fellowship Senior Living in [date removed]. We are very pleased with our decision to move to FSL. The residents and staff have been extremely welcoming and we enjoy the strong, warm social life in the community. The quality of the food is excellent with many choices in both the ...
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Hamden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamden, 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 Hamden 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 Hamden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hamden 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 Hamden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamden 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 Hamden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hamden, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Bridgewater, Independence Manor at Hunterdon and Brookdale Hillsborough are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hamden, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Hamden, New Jersey. See the full list.
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