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We chose this facility because 10% of their beds are medicaid, so primarily it was for the cost. My mom was at another facility for 3 years, but she wanted a change of scenery. The room sizes are fine, it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Bristal Assisted Living at Woodcliff Lake is unique, not only because of the high-end luxury lifestyle it brings to retirement living in New Jersey, but also due to the top-quality senior care and activities residents find here. There are endless opportunities for learning, sharing, bonding,...
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The Promenade at Chestnut Ridge has been wonderful, it is a complete night and day experience then our loved ones previous community. They have really saved our mothers life. Our loved one is happy here and...
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.
The Promenade at Chestnut Ridge is conveniently located in the village of Chestnut Ridge in Rockland County, New York. This lovely community enjoys proximity to the Garden State Parkway, the Palisades Parkway, the New York State Thruway and the Tappan Zee Bridge, making for easy travel to and...
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It is no longer owned by Atria, it is owned by Bristol and that changed happened [date removed]. The facility has been closed for months and it has been strict with the shut down. I have only been into my...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood in northern Bergen County, Atria Waldwick is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of private suite, one- and two- bedroom...
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The community is usually clean. The staff is awesome and my dad loves them. He likes the activities they have available for the residents to participate in as well. We do think Hillcrest Residence At...
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.
The best of both worlds: independent living with friends close by. Hillcrest Residence independent living on Christian Health Care Center's campus in Bergen County, NJ, was created for seniors who are in good health and want to maintain their independence, but also find comfort in knowing that...
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Esplanade at Palisades is an excellent place, and the staff are wonderful. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. She loves it at the...
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.
The Esplanade at Palisades is a beautiful and affordable senior community located on a lovely 22 acre campus in Rockland County. We are in close proximity to New York City, Bergen and Westchester Counties. Here, residents can retain their independence and privacy while also enjoying the peace of...
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My mother moved here last June, several months after my father passed away. It was a big move because she had been living on the West Coast since the 1960s, but her remaining close family now reside on the...
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.
The Senior Residence at St. Peter the Apostle is an affordable independent senior living community located in a beautiful neighborhood setting in River Edge, NJ. Located on the campus of St. Peter the Apostle Church and adjacent to a Van Saun county park, The Senior Residence is a small...
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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
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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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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.
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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The Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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
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
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: 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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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.
Evergreen CourtEvergreen Court is an assisted living community located in Spring Valley, NY. Spring Valley, a small village situated just north of Manhattan, is home to numerous landmarks and points of interest. History buffs will enjoy browsing the Finkelstein Memorial Library, which showcases...
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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
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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.
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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.
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, 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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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.

Cost of independent living in Upper Saddle River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Upper Saddle River is $6,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrington Park, NJ with an average of $5,959 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River, NJ vs. nearby cities

Upper Saddle River, NJ
$6,595/mo
$6,671/mo

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

Upper Saddle River, NJ
$6,595/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River vs. other types of senior living

$7,555/mo
Independent Living
$6,595/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,889/mo
Studio
$7,037/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,626/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,767/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Upper Saddle River over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Upper Saddle River

Recent reviews for independent living in Upper Saddle River

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 Fountains at RiverVue in Tuckahoe, NY

4.5
They have some very nice people who have some tenure. Pretty facility inside and out. Also a pretty good restaurant very close - where you can take your spouse and meet your friends. hey were very supportive. Not just for my wife but also for me.

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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Upper Saddle River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Saddle River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Saddle River, 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 Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River 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
46.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Fellowship Community and Van Dyk Park Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 65 independent living facilities near Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey are Yorktown Assisted Living Residence, Fellowship Community and Van Dyk Park Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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