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My loved one lived here for quite a while, before her care needs necessitated a move. And we were so sad she had to move, this is a wonderful wonderful place! It's a beautiful building, and the location is...
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.
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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
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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.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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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.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.
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We sold our home after 42 year of memories. We had no idea if we could adjust to a Active Senior Community, but after four months we are both convinced this was the right move. The apartment is very large...
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, 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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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.
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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.
Springside School ApartmentsSpringside School Apartments is a senior housing property located in Burlington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The gorgeous apartments have been completely renovated to protect the integrity of the old school building, while providing a safe and comfortable...
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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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It has been a very positive experience for us at this community. Everyone here are very nice and caring, The residents were very welcoming and friendly. You really get the sense of a great community here....
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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.
Waterside Villas, an apartment community for adults 55+, is located in Monroe Township, an area that is fast becoming one of New Jersey's best places to live because of its small town warmth and big city appeal. Waterside Villas features 99 well-appointed apartments that have been designed to...
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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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
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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.
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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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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We moved our 88-year-old mother into Brandywine at the Sycamore in September. Out of all the interviews and virtual tours conducted, Brandywine gave us the best first impression. They were the most...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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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.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Gregory School Apartments is a 62 and older, affordable senior housing community located in the beach-side city of Long Branch, Monmouth County, NJ. The community itself is located in the heart of the city and is a renovated historical building. Long Branch is known as being a beach side resort...
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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
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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.

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
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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

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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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