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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oakland, NJ
If you’re looking for independent living in the Oakland 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 Oakland. 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 39 independent living facilities in Oakland, 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 Mott Haven, Longwood and Concourse Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bronx, Montclair and Morristown.
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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, 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.
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.
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.
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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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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, 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.
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.
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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: 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Oakland, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Oakland is $6,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Haledon, NJ with an average of $6,372 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oakland, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Oakland
Recent reviews for independent living in Oakland
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 Fountains at RiverVue in Tuckahoe, NY
4.5
They have some very nice people who have some tenure. Pretty facility inside and out. Also a pretty good restaurant very close - where you can take your spouse and meet your friends. hey were very supportive. Not just for my wife but also for me.
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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Oakland independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland 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 Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland 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 Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Madison, Atria Woodlands and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near Oakland, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oakland, New Jersey are Sunrise of Madison, Atria Woodlands and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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