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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kalarama, NJ

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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.
Davis Manor is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and professional services to the Residents entrusted in our care. The staff at Davis Manor is committed to assisting our Residents attain and maintain their highest level of physical, spiritual, and psychosocial functioning for as...
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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: Assisted Living, Home 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.
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: 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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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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
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Kalarama, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Kalarama is $3,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raritan, NJ with an average of $3,778 per month.

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

Kalarama, NJ
$3,797/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,802/mo
Independent Living
$3,797/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,856/mo
Studio
$2,793/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,797/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,751/mo

Senior living costs in Kalarama 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: Kalarama, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKalarama, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$3,797/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,802/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Kalarama, NJ:$3,797/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Kalarama, NJ:$5,063/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Kalarama, NJ:$6,802/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Kalarama, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kalarama 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.

Kalarama, NJNJ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Kalarama, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kalarama 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kalarama, NJ$3,622/mo$3,597/mo+0.7%
New Jersey$4,148/mo$4,491/mo-7.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Kalarama, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,622/mo
2023 average cost:$3,597/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,148/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
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 Kalarama

Recent reviews for independent living in Kalarama

Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington

5.0
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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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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Kalarama independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalarama independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalarama, 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 Kalarama 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 Kalarama partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalarama, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalarama 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 Kalarama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kalarama, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalarama 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 Kalarama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kalarama, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.1%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Hanover, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Sterling Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kalarama, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 366 independent living facilities near Kalarama, New Jersey. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Kalarama, New Jersey are Traditions of Hanover, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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