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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Livingston, NJ

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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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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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
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.
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...
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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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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This facility is lovely and the staff are friendly and helpful. Before Covid, I visited my friend, who is a resident, every week. She has been so much happier since she moved in. The activities are good and...
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.
Spring Hills at Morristown is a unique residence designed to foster a productive and healthy lifestyle for those choosing to live in an assisted living environment. Our friendly, caring and professional staff is highly trained to meet the special needs of all the residents at Spring Hills. 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.
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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community and...
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: 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 Livingston, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Livingston is $6,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silver Lake, NJ with an average of $6,290 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Livingston, NJ vs. nearby cities

Livingston, NJ
$6,766/mo
$6,556/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Livingston, NJ vs. the state and national average

Livingston, NJ
$6,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Livingston vs. other types of senior living

$7,486/mo
Independent Living
$6,766/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Livingston, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,766/mo
Studio
$8,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,689/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,566/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Livingston over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Livingston

Recent reviews for independent living in Livingston

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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Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

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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Livingston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Livingston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Livingston, 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 Livingston 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 Livingston 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
34.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Livingston 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 Livingston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Livingston 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 Livingston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Livingston, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Livingston, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 77 independent living facilities near Livingston, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Livingston, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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