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44 Floor plans available
9.9
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56 reviews
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We are so grateful for the care our Mom recieves and friendships she has made. My Mom has a more vibrant life than she’s had in a long time. My mother came in during the pandemic when she was practically...
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.
Popular Activities:FOX led physical therapy exercise classes held twice a week along with Sing Fit exercise essential programs, weekly Shabbat services every Friday afternoon led by visiting Rabbi, weekly Poker games, quarterly "Bingo Funny Money" store, baking/food prep programs, bi weekly lunch...
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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67 reviews
9.8
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67 reviews
5 star
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Sunrise created a family environment for all residents. The memory care staff, management and aides were tremendous. Even in my father's final hours they all came in to share their love for him and ensure...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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35 reviews
9.8
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35 reviews
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I stayed there for one month. Eàch category is a FIVE PLUS. The staff who helped me daily, physical therapists who helped me several times a week and the food. The atmosphere was positive.
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.
Welcome to Sunrise of Lincroft, where we currently have limited suites available in our Memory Care and Assisted Living neighborhoods. Nestled just 1.5 miles off Exit 109 of the Garden State Parkway, our community boasts a tranquil and residential atmosphere that sets us apart.To truly understand...
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9.5
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82 reviews
9.5
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82 reviews
5 star
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I’ve lived here for about 8 years. You can’t expect to have any place make food like mom made it, but here, what they give you is very worthwhile. First time in my life I am eating good healthy food. When we...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...
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9.3
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42 reviews
9.3
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42 reviews
5 star
69%
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3 star
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5%
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When trying to decide a spot for my grandfather to live, we were stuck on options. When Heritage of Clara Barton was suggested, we had a great tour and the staff were nothing but kind and went above and...
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.
Heritage of Clara Barton offers independent and assisted living services in a breathtaking and unique setting. Our community is actually a renovated school building built in the early 1920s and is now composed of 84 assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments.Our community...
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9.2
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12 reviews
9.2
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12 reviews
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I would say it's been a godsend for everyone. . The staff, activities and facilities are second to none. My dad was fully against assisted living and now he says he was so wrong, this is the best decision he...
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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1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.7
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14 reviews
8.7
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
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36%
3 star
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We love the aides. Our loved one eats in her room but the food is good. She does not participate in the activities, so no comment on them. The value to cost is average - basic cost is good but the extra...
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.
The Chelsea at Manalapan offers the very best of town and country assisted living.Located in the beautiful town of Manalapan, Monmouth County, fine shopping and dining are literally at our front door, surrounded by beautiful views of peaceful countryside and farmland. Step outside and relax under...
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8.0
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1 review
8.0
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They have a lot of patience with the residents, they clean the units every day and make sure everyone is fed and paid attention to. The medical staff is prompt and caring, calling immediately with updates.
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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7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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8 reviews
5 star
13%
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74%
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Helpful, responsive, engaging staff. The facility is very clean. I would and always do recommend The Chelsea at East Brunswick.
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.
The Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...
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Dove's Haven to me is really like a boarding house. The staff is friendly and seem helpful. The environment is warm and comfortable. It is clean and well-kept. There are only five or six residents here, I...
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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5.5
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21 reviews
5.5
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21 reviews
5 star
29%
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24%
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We think they have done very well with the meals and dining service. We appreciate their attention to detail, they make sure our loved one is well taken care of. They check on her constantly and really take...
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.
Atrium Senior Living is an assisted living community in the close-knit suburban area of Matawan, New Jersey. This quiet, charming area is comprised of two large lakes, acres of lush green grass and trees, and a variety of outdoor activities to keep our residents happy and healthy.The peaceful...
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11 Floor plan available
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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.
Graceland Gardens is a new cutting-edge concept in Assisted Living providing a true homelike environment in the newly built 23 suite ranch style mansion. Graceland Gardens offers bright, inviting one and two resident suites. Each suite is spacious, allowing plenty of room for the "personal...
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8.2
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3 reviews
8.2
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3 reviews
5 star
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The whole staff is gracious. They make the visitors feel like they are at home as well. The cafe is neat and provides delicious coffee, tea, juices and snacks when visiting the residents there. Everyone...
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.
The Willows at Holmdel is an elegant assisted living community created with the needs of seniors in mind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a warm and caring place to call home. With just sixty apartments and a separate fourteen apartment community for those who...
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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.
AHEPA AHEPA Highland Apartments is a 55 + community in Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ. Highland Park sits on the Raritan River and encompasses ninety acre Donaldson Park. The park has picnic groves, two playgrounds, a dog park and sports fields and courts. Highland Park got it's name, in...
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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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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: 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
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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6.8
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6 reviews
6.8
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5 star
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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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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: 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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I was truly impressed with the building, management and the apartments were immaculate with well kept grounds. I loved the security of the building. Unless a resident buzzed you in you can not even enter the...
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.
Maple Tree Manor located in Woodbridge Township is an affordable senior community for people aged 62 and over. It consists of 88 units, mostly 1-bedroom, with a few studios and 2-bedroom units.
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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.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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Very beautiful and well kept. My bubbe was very happy here. She made a lot of friends and loved her room. I would recommend this place to anyone. The staff are very friendly and everyone smiles. I only had...
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.
The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence represents a new dimension in living for those who choose not to live alone, yet do not need nursing home care. In our innovative, assisted-living environment, the fullness of life continues. Residents are appreciated for their talents and...
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.

Cost of independent living in Parlin, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Parlin is $6,506 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Six Mile Run, NJ with an average of $5,997 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Parlin, NJ vs. nearby cities

Parlin, NJ
$6,506/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Parlin, NJ vs. the state and national average

Parlin, NJ
$6,506/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Parlin vs. other types of senior living

$7,308/mo
Independent Living
$6,506/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Parlin, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,486/mo
Studio
$7,148/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,499/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,307/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Parlin over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Parlin

Recent reviews for independent living in Parlin

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 Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.

Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Parlin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parlin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parlin, 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 Parlin 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 Parlin 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
43.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Parlin 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 Parlin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parlin 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 Parlin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parlin, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
46.1%
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The Belvedere, Sunrise of Marlboro and Sunrise of Madison are the top-rated independent living facilities near Parlin, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Parlin, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Parlin, New Jersey are The Belvedere, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Marlboro. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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