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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Money Island, NJ

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Photo of Brandywine Senior Living at Brandall Estates
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I would highly recommend them and would go there myself if I needed a place. It's a lovely community and near the shore. Great doctors and hospitals nearby. Several churches too.
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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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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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I rate all of the above a 5. The place is new construction. The staff are all amazing. The food is great. They have a very robust activity schedule. The place has a movie theater and salon on site. The value...
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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My sister was in very bad physical and mental condition when she moved into the St. Mary's -- a year ago. Their constant medication monitoring and nursing attention brought her around to a much healthier,...
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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Photo of The Atrium at Churchman Village
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I can't thank the staff at The Atrium enough. My mom is so happy there. [name removed] as the director is working all hours for the betterment of the residents. [name removed], the activities director, is...
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.
We are excited to introduce you to our newly renovated community. At Churchman Village, we recently completed a $1.2M renovation, bringing state-of-the-art programming, care and amenities to our residents and families. Located in Newark, DE, home to the University of Delaware, as well as a number...
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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.
Located in historic Bridgeton NJ, this 80 unit apartment complex was renovated from its original use as an old sewing factory in the 1900's. Many of the factory's employees not only remain Bridgeton residents, but currently live in the Riverwalk Senior complex. The apartment complex sits next to...
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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
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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.
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I am happily settled here and enjoy all aspects of daily life. I especially appreciate the peaceful surroundings and friendly neighborhood residents. All the staff at Buena have been wonderfully helpful and...
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.
The Buena Gardens is a senior apartment complex located in Minotola, New Jersey, about 30 minutes away from Atlantic City in Atlantic County. Our charming apartments are available to seniors at least 55-years old who wish to enjoy relaxing in a resort-style complex without worrying about home...
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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.
Riverwalk Senior Apartments are located in historic Salem, Salem County, New Jersey. The Salem Court House was erected in 1735 and still serves as city administrative offices and has the original bell inside this amazing American monument. Salem also has a marvelous Aquatic nursery for a...
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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: 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.
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.
Photo of Silver Lake Estates Apartments
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: 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
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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.
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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think they were under staffed as far as aides & nurses, especially in the evenings. This was my impression, at least in the memory section.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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Photo of Village Arms Apartments
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.
Photo of Parke Place Community
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.
Photo of St. Andrew Apartments
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.

Cost of independent living in Money Island, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Money Island is $4,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,112 per month.

Independent living costs in Money Island, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Money Island, NJ
$4,493/mo
$4,523/mo
$4,484/mo

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

Money Island, NJ
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Money Island, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,827/mo
Independent Living
$4,493/mo

Independent living costs in Money Island, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,294/mo
Studio
$5,876/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,985/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,527/mo

Senior living costs in Money Island 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: Money Island, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMoney Island, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,493/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,827/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,827/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Money Island, NJ:$4,493/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Money Island, NJ:$5,827/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Money Island, NJ:$5,827/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Money Island, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Money Island 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
Money Island, NJ$3,523/mo$3,178/mo+10.9%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Money Island, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,523/mo
2023 average cost:$3,178/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Money Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Money Island

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities for residents. Residents across various communities reflect on the diverse activities offered to them, such as movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and games. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills,Bonnie especially enjoys the regular bingo and all the games in the pub. The activities help encourage so ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several residents express appreciation for the caring nature of the staff at their community. Families often mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with the community's caregivers. For example, at Harmony at Kent, residents praise the staff for ...
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Modern and well-maintained facilities. Reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community's living spaces, whether it's for the private rooms, common areas, or outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. For instance, at Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC, the friends and family of residents mention the spotless ...
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Access to transportation for shopping and appointments. Many reviews express gratitude for the community-provided transportation services, which make getting around easier and more convenient for residents. For instance, at Forwood Manor, a daughter mentions that her mother has made use of the van transportation for shopping and appointments, givin ...
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Individualized care plans. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of care plans at various communities, with families reporting that their loved ones' specific needs and preferences are taken into consideration. For example, at Harmony at Kent, a family shares that their loved one's dietary restrictions are ac ...
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Secure living environment. Residents and their families highlight the peace of mind that comes with living in a secure community. For instance, at Cardinal Village, a family shares that they appreciate the security measures in place, allowing them confidence that their loved one is safe and well taken care of.
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Money Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Money Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Money Island, 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 Money Island 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 Money Island 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
29.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Money Island 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 Money Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Money Island 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 Money Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Parkers Bend Retirement, Brookdale Cape May and Traditions of Cross Keys are the top-rated independent living facilities near Money Island, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 250 independent living facilities near Money Island, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Money Island, New Jersey are Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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