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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Riverdale, NJ

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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
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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: 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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Riverdale, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Riverdale is $6,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $6,281 per month.

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

Riverdale, NJ
$6,717/mo
$6,579/mo

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

Riverdale, NJ
$6,717/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$7,437/mo
Independent Living
$6,717/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,343/mo
Studio
$7,299/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,182/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,684/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Riverdale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Riverdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Riverdale

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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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 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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Riverdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverdale, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverdale 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 Riverdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverdale, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverdale 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 Riverdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverdale, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.1%
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Sunrise of Madison, Atria Woodlands and Brighton Gardens of Florham Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverdale, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 38 independent living facilities near Riverdale, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Riverdale, 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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