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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Middlesex, NJ
If you’re looking for independent living in the Middlesex area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Middlesex. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 41 independent living facilities in Middlesex, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Droyer's Point, Bergen-Lafayette and Bergen Section.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Staten Island, Princeton and Montclair.
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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.
AHEPA AHEPA Highland Apartments is a 55 + community in Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ. Highland Park sits on the Raritan River and encompasses ninety acre Donaldson Park. The park has picnic groves, two playgrounds, a dog park and sports fields and courts. Highland Park got it's name, in...
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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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at the...
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.
The Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services. From the moment you walk through our...
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This is a HUD development. It is government run and everything is inspected every year. They are fantastic. The bad part is getting in. The wait is very long and can take up to a year and a half. The...
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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Cost of independent living in Middlesex, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Middlesex is $6,576 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Center, NJ with an average of $5,987 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Middlesex, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Middlesex, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Middlesex, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Middlesex
Recent reviews for independent living in Middlesex
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 Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ
5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.
Middlesex independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middlesex independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middlesex, 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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middlesex, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Middlesex 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 Middlesex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
51.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middlesex 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 Middlesex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Marlboro, Sunrise of Madison and Maplewood at Princeton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Middlesex, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Middlesex, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Middlesex, New Jersey are Sunrise of Marlboro, Sunrise of Madison and Maplewood at Princeton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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