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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Summit, NJ

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 73 independent living facilities in Summit, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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This is a HUD development. It is government run and everything is inspected every year. They are fantastic. The bad part is getting in. The wait is very long and can take up to a year and a half. The...
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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Summit, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Summit is $6,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Orange, NJ with an average of $6,298 per month.

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

Summit, NJ
$6,693/mo

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

Summit, NJ
$6,693/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$7,445/mo
Independent Living
$6,693/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,300/mo
Studio
$3,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,364/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,208/mo

Senior living costs in Summit 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: Summit, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummit, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,693/mo$6,112/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$7,374/mo$7,126/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$7,445/mo$7,192/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Summit, NJ:$6,693/mo
New Jersey:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Summit, NJ:$7,374/mo
New Jersey:$7,126/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Summit, NJ:$7,445/mo
New Jersey:$7,192/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Summit, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Summit 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
Summit, NJ$7,135/mo$5,156/mo+38.4%
New Jersey$3,916/mo$3,420/mo+14.5%
National$3,215/mo$3,147/mo+2.1%
Summit, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,135/mo
2023 average cost:$5,156/mo
Percent change:+38.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,420/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,215/mo
2023 average cost:$3,147/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Summit

Recent reviews for independent living in Summit

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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The Residence at Basking Ridge

4.5
I really did some amazing research, going to about nine facilities to find the perfect place for my mom. We are very happy with our decision at the Residence at Basking Ridge. Communication seems to be a problem, but they did just open in October so I have to be patient. Looking at the big ...
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Summit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
46.9%
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