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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wells Mills, NJ

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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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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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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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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
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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.
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.
AHEPA AHEPA Highland Apartments is a 55 + community in Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ. Highland Park sits on the Raritan River and encompasses ninety acre Donaldson Park. The park has picnic groves, two playgrounds, a dog park and sports fields and courts. Highland Park got it's name, in...
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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.
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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: 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.
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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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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
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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.
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
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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 Wells Mills, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Wells Mills is $5,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Egg Harbor City, NJ with an average of $4,496 per month.

Independent living costs in Wells Mills, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Wells Mills, NJ
$5,368/mo

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

Wells Mills, NJ
$5,368/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Wells Mills, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,422/mo
Independent Living
$5,368/mo

Independent living costs in Wells Mills, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,069/mo
Studio
$3,277/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,681/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,953/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,469/mo

Senior living costs in Wells Mills 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: Wells Mills, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWells Mills, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,368/mo$6,142/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$6,419/mo$7,126/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$6,422/mo$7,192/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Wells Mills, NJ:$5,368/mo
New Jersey:$6,142/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Wells Mills, NJ:$6,419/mo
New Jersey:$7,126/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Wells Mills, NJ:$6,422/mo
New Jersey:$7,192/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Wells Mills, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wells Mills 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
Wells Mills, NJ$3,599/mo$3,293/mo+9.3%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Wells Mills, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,599/mo
2023 average cost:$3,293/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wells Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Wells Mills

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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Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Wells Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wells Mills, 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 Wells Mills 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 Wells Mills 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
37.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wells Mills 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 Wells Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wells Mills, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wells Mills 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 Wells Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.6%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
46.9%
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Parkers Bend Retirement, Azalea at Cinnaminson and CareOne at Hamilton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wells Mills, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 309 independent living facilities near Wells Mills, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wells Mills, New Jersey are Brandywine at The Gables, Parkers Bend Retirement and The Heritage Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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