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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Owens, NJ

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Photo of Westwind Manor
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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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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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All the staff are very nice, place is clean everywhere- rooms, hallways, cafe. It doesn't smell like urine anywhere like a lot of other nursing homes do. They have there own laundry unit where you can pay to...
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.
Belle Reve Senior Living and Health Care Center is located in the heart of Milford, PA and is convenient to all of Northeast PA, as well as Orange County, NY and Sussex County, NJ. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community offers short and long term care and is licensed by the Pennsylvania...
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Anytime there is an issue they always call me so that I can work it out and fix the problem. My Dad receives 24hr nursing care in the Enriched Housing Unit (EHU), even life-checks overnights. All medication...
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.
At Glen Arden, seniors 62 and older enjoy an active, independent lifestyle, with the assurance of available long-term care.As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Glen Arden gives you peace of mind by providing quality care as your needs change over time. This comes with the assurance that all...
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Staff are gentle and caring. Food is simple and filling, morning activity is encouraged. There is not a lot of different spaces, but that's what makes it safe for my mom. It's a homey feel.
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 Carlucci Home The Carlucci Home is an assisted living community for senior women located in Port Jervis, Orange County, New York. Port Jervis, which is situated at the junction of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is a beautiful city that offers a rich history and an abundance of...
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We feel the staff has been very attentive, activities seem to be fun, food is pretty standard. The rooms could be cleaned a little more thoroughly.
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.
The Promenade at Middletown is an assisted living community located in Middletown, NY. Our beautiful community is dedicated to the happy living of our residents. We offer a variety of amenities and pleasures for our community for residents. Assisted living has never been so wonderful for...
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22 Floor plans available
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Unfortunately, my cousin was only there for about 2 1/2 weeks then took a fall. Hospitalized and now in rehab. No fault of Braemar, her Parkinsons is progressing quickly. She didn't adapt enough to...
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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Photo of Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville
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It's small and very homey. Not an overwhelming environment to adjust to. It's important to develop a relationship with the staff and help them understand your loved one's needs. Don't assume they know.
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.
Bentley Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the tranquil neighborhoods of Branchville, Sussex County, New Jersey. If you are looking for a community located in a peaceful neighborhood for yourself or your loved ones look no further than Bentley Assisted Living at...
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We chose The W because out of the ones that I looked into, it was a smaller facility and we figured that would be the best fit for him. They are not allowing any visitors inside of the facility yet due to...
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: 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
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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...
Photo of Machackemach Village
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: 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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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.
Photo of South East Towers Housing
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.
Photo of College Hill Apartments
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...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Owens, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Owens is $5,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paterson, NJ with an average of $3,414 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Owens 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
Owens, 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%
Owens, 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 Owens

Recent reviews for independent living in Owens

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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Summer Hill Apartments - NO LONGER EXISTS in Wayne, NJ

5.0
Summer Hill Apartments is a very nice place, I am very pleased with it! The staff here were very friendly and very helpful throughout the whole process. They gave me all sorts of information during the tour, and had answers for any questions I asked them. After I moved in they provided me with ...
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Merriam Casa Bella in Newton, NJ

5.0
My dad is receiving excellent care and attention, they assist him with all of his daily living, and the food is great. Compared to other facilities, the food is great, for example, pork loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, beef stew, mac and cheese, home made soups, unsweet iced tea, pudding to ...
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Owens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Owens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Owens, 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 Owens 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 Owens 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
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 Owens 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 Owens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Owens, 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 Owens 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 Owens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Owens, 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 Belle Reve Senior Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Owens, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Owens, New Jersey. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Owens, New Jersey is Twin Cedar Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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