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This is a newer community and it is very clean and nice. The grounds and the backyard are beautiful. Mom is able to walk outside to enjoy the grounds. They did a great job setting up her apartment and they...
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.
You’ll feel right at home at Brightview Tarrytown. Located in the heart of Westchester County just outside of New York City, you'll enjoy the city’s fine arts, theaters and other attractions, while living near historic Tarrytown. You’ll enjoy our warm, caring environment offered in both our...
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I would rate them all 5. It's been a great experience! The superintendent is fabulous. [name removed] in the leasing office is very sweet, helpful and responsive. They seem very caring there and all of 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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The location is nice- other than that my sis in law had no other decent options. If you can't prove enough income, they will charge you for the entire year in advance.
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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All would get a 5 except activities. The activities director is great and she does a good job but there is nothing to do on weekends or evenings and no church services. The facility is less fancy than most...
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.
Welcome to Weston Senior Living Center at Sullivan Trail! We are a personal care home with a secured dementia unit located in Easton, PA. We are located about a 5 minute drive from downtown Easton. Our community has been here for 19 years and we are waiting for you to call Weston Senior Living...
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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Moravian Hall Square and the experience at this facility was great. They were well staffed, very clean, friendly and everything in the building worked and if...
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.
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Green Hill has a very homelike setting which we appreciated very much. There are individual houses with a limited number or residents. Each person has a private room. The residents get to know each other as...
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.
Green Hill, located in West Orange, New Jersey, is among the most experienced senior living communities providing 150 years of compassionate personal care.Green Hill offers a catered lifestyle for the more independent senior providing task-free living while assuring a customized plan able to...
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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: 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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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: 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.
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: 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
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: 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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Everything is going well for me. The staff are very helpful and give me no problems. The meals have been good. Once it was not good and I told them and I was given a roast beef sandwich for a substitution....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 the heart of the Hudson Valley near the Wallkill River and the Shawangunk Mountains, lies the Eliot at Erie Station assisted living community in beautiful Middletown, New York. Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, simply take a train, bus, or even the...
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: 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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Montague, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Montague is $5,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernon Center, NJ with an average of $5,942 per month.

Independent living costs in Montague, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Montague, NJ
$5,775/mo
$5,972/mo

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

Montague, NJ
$5,775/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,649/mo
Independent Living
$5,775/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,010/mo
Studio
$7,353/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,469/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,144/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Montague 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: Montague, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMontague, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,775/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,536/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,649/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Montague, NJ:$5,775/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Montague, NJ:$6,536/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Montague, NJ:$6,649/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Montague, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Montague 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
Montague, NJ$5,637/mo$4,408/mo+27.9%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Montague, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,637/mo
2023 average cost:$4,408/mo
Percent change:+27.9%
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 Montague

Recent reviews for independent living in Montague

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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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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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews for Holiday Manor at Woodside, The Delaney of Bridgewater, and Lester Senior Housing Community Life in Whippany praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at their communities. They go above and beyond to make residents and families feel at home.
Variety of activities. Activities are a highlight for many residents, with communities like Arbor Terrace Teaneck, Atria On The Hudson, and The Club at Briarcliff Manor offering a range of options, from exercise classes and movies to outings and social events.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness is a common theme in reviews across various communities, such as Atria Woodlands, Fellowship Community, and Glen Arden, where residents appreciate the attention to hygiene and upkeep in both private and common areas.
Flexible dining options. Dining experiences vary among communities, but reviews for The Club at Briarcliff Manor, Allegro at Harrington Park, and Arbor Terrace Teaneck highlight the importance of customized meal plans and accommodations for residents' dietary needs and preferences.
Open and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews for Villa St. Francis, Walden III, and Arbor Terrace Teaneck emphasize the friendly and inclusive environment at their communities, where residents enjoy the sense of connection and community that fosters engagement and socialization.
Reliable and consistent support. Countless reviews express appreciation for the dependable care and assistance provided by staff at various communities, including Holiday Manor at Woodside, Bentley Commons at Paragon Village, and The Delaney at The Green, giving families peace of mind and ensuring residents' well-being
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Montague independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Montague independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Montague, 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 Montague 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 Montague 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
28.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Montague 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 Montague communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Montague 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 Montague offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.8%
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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Van Dyk Park Place and Twin Cedar Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Montague, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 348 independent living facilities near Montague, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Montague, New Jersey are Twin Cedar Senior Living, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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