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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Ridge, NJ

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They have a very caring and competent group of people, most of whom appear to have been with the facility for a long time. Very pleasant, upbeat group of people, unlike what I have seen in other assisted...
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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
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77 Floor plans available
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Mira vie is wonderful, thank you. [name removed] was great with all my questions. The nurses are great and the aides with helping my dad settle 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.
The Chelsea at Bald Eagle is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...
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Everyone and everything is great here. I'm very happy she's at Chelsea. The staff is friendly and anytime mom needs anything they are right here to help. She said the food is very good. She is seated with 3...
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.
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My loved one was a resident at Lakeside Residential Care Home and it was a great experience. The staff was very compassionate and was on top of my loved one's medical needs. All around, Lakeside was great!
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.
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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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...
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Oak Ridge, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Oak Ridge is $5,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jersey City, NJ with an average of $3,327 per month.

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

Oak Ridge, NJ
$5,148/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Ridge, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,435/mo
Independent Living
$5,148/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Ridge, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,233/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,716/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Ridge 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: Oak Ridge, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak Ridge, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Oak Ridge, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Ridge, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Oak Ridge, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Oak Ridge, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oak Ridge 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
Oak Ridge, NJ$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New Jersey$4,148/mo$4,491/mo-7.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Oak Ridge, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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 Oak Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Ridge

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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Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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Oak Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Ridge, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Ridge, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Ridge, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westwind Manor, Mira Vie West Milford and The Chelsea at Sparta are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Ridge, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Oak Ridge, New Jersey. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Oak Ridge, New Jersey are Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Sunrise of Wayne and CareOne at the Cupola. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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