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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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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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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.
Evergreen CourtEvergreen Court is an assisted living community located in Spring Valley, NY. Spring Valley, a small village situated just north of Manhattan, is home to numerous landmarks and points of interest. History buffs will enjoy browsing the Finkelstein Memorial Library, which showcases...
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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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.
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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: 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 Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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: 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: 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: 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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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 Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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.
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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: 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: 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.
The Montclair Inn is operated by Montclair Shared Housing Association, a not-for-profit corporation with a broad base of volunteers interested in developing affordable, dignified housing solutions.The Inn provides a gracious living environment for 22 well single seniors over 62 who meet...
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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
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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, 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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Papakating, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Papakating is $5,934 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernon Center, NJ with an average of $5,942 per month.

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

Papakating, NJ
$5,934/mo
$5,972/mo
$7,016/mo

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

Papakating, NJ
$5,934/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$8,298/mo
Independent Living
$5,934/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,365/mo
Studio
$7,708/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,874/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,996/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Papakating 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: Papakating, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePapakating, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,934/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$8,033/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$8,298/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Papakating, NJ:$5,934/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Papakating, NJ:$8,033/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Papakating, NJ:$8,298/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Papakating, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Papakating 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
Papakating, NJ$5,332/mo$4,167/mo+28.0%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Papakating, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,332/mo
2023 average cost:$4,167/mo
Percent change:+28.0%
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 Papakating

Recent reviews for independent living in Papakating

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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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Papakating independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Papakating independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Papakating, 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 Papakating 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 Papakating 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
28.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Papakating 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 Papakating communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Papakating, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Papakating 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 Papakating offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Papakating, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.6%
47%
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Van Dyk Park Place, Atria Rye Brook and Atria West 86 are the top-rated independent living facilities near Papakating, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 475 independent living facilities near Papakating, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Papakating, 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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