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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hunterdon County, NJ

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 720 independent living facilities in Hunterdon County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Upon our arrival at Bayside Manor, we found it to be clean and inviting. Both staff and residents were very friendly and helpful. We met the facilities administrator and we were pleased to find out that...
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.
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: 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 Buehrle Center is a senior living community centrally located in Topton, PA amongst the rolling hills of northeastern Berks County. Our vibrant community is close to both Allentown and Reading and just an easy drive to Philadelphia or New York City. With five colleges in the region and many...
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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.
Buchert Ridge Community’s (BRC) unique concept was created approximately 10 years ago. We are not a condo or home-owner’s association. We are a professionally owned & managed community using a combination of the best features from the various types of adult living communities available.When...
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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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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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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: 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.
The Veranda Assisted Living is a newly renovated facility. It is a large 363 bed Medicaid assisted living facility. We are located on Staten Island, just minutes away from the Staten Island Ferry and Verrazano Bridge. Offering private and semi-private rooms that are available today. Providing...
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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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Staff are wonderful. Activities wonderful. Food is good but could be better. Kitchen service is slow. The carpeting needs to be replaced in common areas. Individual room are spacious, clean and very nice.
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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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.
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, 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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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Cost of independent living in Hunterdon County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hunterdon County is $5,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $3,839 per month.

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

Hunterdon County, NJ
$5,346/mo

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

Hunterdon County, NJ
$5,346/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$6,234/mo
Independent Living
$5,346/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,461/mo
Studio
$6,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,663/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,168/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,663/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$5,346/mo$6,116/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$6,198/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,234/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hunterdon County, NJ:$5,346/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Hunterdon County, NJ:$6,198/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hunterdon County, NJ:$6,234/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hunterdon County, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hunterdon County 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
Hunterdon County, NJ$4,312/mo$3,729/mo+15.6%
New Jersey$4,082/mo$3,520/mo+16.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Hunterdon County, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,312/mo
2023 average cost:$3,729/mo
Percent change:+15.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$3,520/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Hunterdon County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hunterdon County

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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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
31.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
8.1%
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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
35.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
17.4%
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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
43.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Manor at Hunterdon, Parkers Bend Retirement and Azalea at Cinnaminson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hunterdon County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 720 independent living facilities near Hunterdon County, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hunterdon County, New Jersey are Azalea at Cinnaminson, The Villas of Holmdel and Traditions of Hanover. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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