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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shaytown, NJ

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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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
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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: 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: 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.
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.
Abington Manor is located in the gorgeous rolling hills of Morgan Hill in Williams Township south of Easton Pennsylvania. We are easily accessible from the I- 78, Route 33, Route 22 and Route 611.Enriching the lives of our residents is our underlying philosophy . we are committed to providing...
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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.
The Keystone Place senior apartments are located in the great town of Dickson City, Lackawanna County, PA. This town is known for its small town feel that most seniors look for when trying to find the right senior housing. There are a number of things to do around this area such as the Circle...
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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.
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: 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: 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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Photo of Parkside Manor
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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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: 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: 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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Goodwill Neighborhood Residences is a senior, 55 and over, housing community that is located in Scranton, PA in Lackawanna County. The residences are a close-knit community that is local to major freeways that lead to many dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Goodwill is a transformed...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Shaytown, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Shaytown is $5,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountain Lake, NJ with an average of $4,529 per month.

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

Shaytown, NJ
$5,674/mo
$5,972/mo

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

Shaytown, NJ
$5,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,513/mo
Independent Living
$5,674/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,923/mo
Studio
$7,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,435/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,949/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Shaytown 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: Shaytown, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaytown, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,674/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,431/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,513/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shaytown, NJ:$5,674/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shaytown, NJ:$6,431/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shaytown, NJ:$6,513/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shaytown, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shaytown 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
Shaytown, NJ$5,637/mo$4,408/mo+27.9%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shaytown, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,637/mo
2023 average cost:$4,408/mo
Percent change:+27.9%
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 Shaytown

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaytown

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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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Throughout the reviews, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff are consistent themes. At The Chelsea at Fair Lawn, the staff team is described as 'very caring and capable workers'. In another review for Fountainview at College Road, the staff is praised for going 'above and beyond' in ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Activities and social opportunities are an important aspect of many seniors' lives. At Arbor Terrace Teaneck, residents have access to a wide range of activities from exercise programs and lectures, to crafts and art projects, and even musical entertainment. Another reviewer for Laurel Circle ...
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Beautiful facilities and accommodations. The reviews consistently mention the beauty of the facilities and accommodations. At The Carlucci Home, the owner goes 'above and beyond' to ensure the community is clean and well-maintained. And at The Delaney of Bridgewater, the apartment is described as 'absolutely gorgeous'. The overall ...
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Attentiveness and care to residents' needs. Several reviews emphasize the attentiveness and care shown to residents. At Arbor Terrace Teaneck, the staff are described as 'exceedingly friendly, helpful, and accommodating'. In another review for The Carlucci Home, the owner personally takes care of residents' wounds and advocates for th ...
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Delicious and wholesome meals. Meals are a significant part of daily life for many seniors, and they are a focus in several reviews. At Thrive at Montvale, the only downside mentioned is the food, but even then, residents are satisfied with the meals most of the time. At The Delaney of Bridgewater, the meals are described ...
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Accessible transportation and convenient location. Access to transportation and convenient locations are important considerations for many seniors and their families. At Bentley Commons at Paragon Village, the community provides transportation to doctors' appointments and outings, making life easier for families. And at The Delaney of Bridgew ...
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Shaytown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaytown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaytown, 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 Shaytown 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 Shaytown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaytown, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaytown 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 Shaytown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaytown, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaytown 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 Shaytown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaytown, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.4%
47%
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