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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hunterdon County, NJ

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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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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: 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.
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It has been a very positive experience for us at this community. Everyone here are very nice and caring, The residents were very welcoming and friendly. You really get the sense of a great community here....
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.
Waterside Villas, an apartment community for adults 55+, is located in Monroe Township, an area that is fast becoming one of New Jersey's best places to live because of its small town warmth and big city appeal. Waterside Villas features 99 well-appointed apartments that have been designed to...
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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: 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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They were top notch care wise. He was never in dirty clothes, and he was always well kept and well taken care of. He was the highest functioning person there in the dementia level. This was a pretty sterile...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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My parents lived at Gwynedd Estates for 2 years, in a 2 BR, 2 BA apartment. I give an A+ star to every single part of Gwynedd: the staff, the people who live there, the value for money, the individual...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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.
Weston Senior Living Center at EmmausWeston Senior Living Center at Emmaus is a senior living community located in Emmaus, PA, in Lehigh County and home to just over 11,000 people. Emmaus was voted one of the top 100 Best Places to Live by Money magazine and residents will enjoy the small town...
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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: 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.
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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
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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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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 care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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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 Hunterdon County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hunterdon County is $3,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Stewartsville, NJ with an average of $3,797 per month.

Independent living costs in Hunterdon County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Hunterdon County, NJ
$3,724/mo

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

Hunterdon County, NJ
$3,724/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Hunterdon County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,396/mo
Independent Living
$3,724/mo

Independent living costs in Hunterdon County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,726/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,093/mo

Senior living costs in Hunterdon County 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: Hunterdon County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHunterdon County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$3,724/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,469/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,396/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Hunterdon County, NJ:$3,724/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Hunterdon County, NJ:$7,469/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Hunterdon County, NJ:$9,396/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hunterdon County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hunterdon County

Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington

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My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

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We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Hunterdon County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hunterdon County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hunterdon County, 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 Hunterdon County 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 Hunterdon County 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
20.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Hunterdon County 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 Hunterdon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hunterdon County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hunterdon County 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 Hunterdon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25.4%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Chestnut Knoll and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hunterdon County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 596 independent living facilities near Hunterdon County, 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: Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Chestnut Knoll, and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Independence Manor at Hunterdon, CareOne at Hamilton, and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Chestnut Knoll, and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Chestnut Knoll, and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living
The best independent living facilities near you in Hunterdon County, New Jersey are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Traditions of Hanover. 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: Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Chestnut Knoll, and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Independence Manor at Hunterdon, CareOne at Hamilton, and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Chestnut Knoll, and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Chestnut Knoll, and Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living
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