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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Riverside, NJ

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Photo of The Villages at Pine Valley
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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Photo of Sunrise at Mill Run - CLOSED
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.
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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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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Attentive caregivers in a loving family oriented environment. I appreciate the level of professionalism provided here along with the compassionate care for clients. I highly recommend!
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.
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of The Chelsea at Jenkintown
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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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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 Riverside, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $4,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Somerdale, NJ with an average of $4,408 per month.

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

Riverside, NJ
$4,614/mo
$4,619/mo
$4,612/mo

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

Riverside, NJ
$4,614/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$5,535/mo
Independent Living
$4,614/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,897/mo
Studio
$5,453/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,016/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,515/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,846/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Riverside over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Riverside

Recent reviews for independent living in Riverside

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.

Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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Riverside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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
32.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
46.1%
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Traditions of Cross Keys, The Birches at Newtown and Sunrise of Lafayette Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverside, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 68 independent living facilities near Riverside, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Riverside, New Jersey are Traditions of Cross Keys, The Birches at Newtown and Sunrise of Lafayette Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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