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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: 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, 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.
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: 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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My Mother found a whole new family at Brandywine almost three years ago. And this is because the people that choose to work there treat 1) the job like a vocation, and, 2) the residents like their own...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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Cost of independent living in Port Norris, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Port Norris is $4,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shiloh, NJ with an average of $4,112 per month.

Independent living costs in Port Norris, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Port Norris, NJ
$4,678/mo
$4,484/mo
$5,038/mo

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

Port Norris, NJ
$4,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Port Norris, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,745/mo
Independent Living
$4,678/mo

Independent living costs in Port Norris, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,426/mo
Studio
$5,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,344/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,110/mo

Senior living costs in Port Norris 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: Port Norris, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Norris, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,678/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,728/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,745/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Port Norris, NJ:$4,678/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Port Norris, NJ:$5,728/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Port Norris, NJ:$5,745/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Port Norris, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Port Norris 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
Port Norris, NJ$3,523/mo$3,178/mo+10.9%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Port Norris, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,523/mo
2023 average cost:$3,178/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
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 Port Norris

Recent reviews for independent living in Port Norris

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Meadowcrest at Middletown

3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Port Norris independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Norris independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Norris, 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 Port Norris 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 Port Norris 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
30.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Norris 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 Port Norris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Norris 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 Port Norris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Parkers Bend Retirement, Brookdale Cape May and Traditions of Cross Keys are the top-rated independent living facilities near Port Norris, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 204 independent living facilities near Port Norris, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Port Norris, New Jersey are Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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