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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Englewood, NJ

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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.
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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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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.
Williams Residence Williams Residence is one of New York's nicest independent living community for seniors. Our location in the heart of Manhattan near the Hudson River keeps residents close to family members living throughout the city. Manhattan is a part of New York County. Plenty of shopping...
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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 building is top of the line but there are very few residents making it more difficult for my father to make friends or become more active in the community. This isolation is the cause of current...
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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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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I want give my gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly during this holiday and essentially have compromised their own health every day while finding ways to cope without jeopardizing those patients...
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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.
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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My mother has been living at the Esplanade for about a month. The apartment is beautiful and the food is excellent. The staff is friendly and helpful. The management is supportive and accessible. We are...
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 is a family owned and operated residence for senior citizens. For more than 40 years, four generations of the Scharf family have been committed to providing safe and secure residences where seniors can enjoy an independent lifestyle. Luxurious, furnished studios and one-befroom...
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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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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.
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All is well for me, they have been able to assist me with what I am limited to. The staff do a reasonable cleaning of the community and my room. I am happy with the meals I select from and the activities...
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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.
A NYS Licensed Enriched Housing program, best described as senior apartments with supportive services. Carnegie East House consists of 74 apartments ranging in size from studios to 2-bedrooms. Majority of the apartments have an excellent view of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Our...
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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.
Enclave on 5th Residential LLCThe Enclave on 5th Residential LLC is a newer senior housing community located in the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon, NY. Mount Vernon is located just on the border of New York City and is very populous, yet with a more suburban feel. The city offers many...
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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.
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.
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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.
Chester Hill Adult HomeChester Hill Adult Home is an assisted living community located at 187 Cottage Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY. It is close to a health care center, community social and shopping facilities, allowing residents to live a healthy lifestyle in a home like setting.Our experienced...
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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.
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: 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.
WelcomeThe Plummer Pavilion provides safe, healthy affordable housing in a development environmentally appropriate for seniors of all ages. Residents will enjoy the luxury of completely-renovated air conditioned studio, one or two bedroom units, with shower and refrigerator/ kitchenette. Safety...

Cost of independent living in West Englewood, NJ

The average cost of senior living in West Englewood is $6,404 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dumont, NJ with an average of $5,953 per month.

Independent living costs in West Englewood, NJ, vs. nearby cities

West Englewood, NJ
$6,404/mo
$6,018/mo

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

West Englewood, NJ
$6,404/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in West Englewood, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,180/mo
Independent Living
$6,404/mo

Independent living costs in West Englewood, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,697/mo
Studio
$7,886/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,052/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,504/mo

Senior living costs in West Englewood 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: West Englewood, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Englewood, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,404/mo$6,116/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$7,134/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,180/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Englewood, NJ:$6,404/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
West Englewood, NJ:$7,134/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
West Englewood, NJ:$7,180/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in West Englewood, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Englewood 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
West Englewood, NJ$4,009/mo$4,453/mo-10.0%
New Jersey$3,785/mo$3,306/mo+14.5%
National$3,190/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
West Englewood, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,009/mo
2023 average cost:$4,453/mo
Percent change:-10.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,785/mo
2023 average cost:$3,306/mo
Percent change:+14.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,190/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 West Englewood

Recent reviews for independent living in West Englewood

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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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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West Englewood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Englewood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Englewood, 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 West Englewood 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 West Englewood 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
28.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West Englewood 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 West Englewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Englewood, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Englewood 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 West Englewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Englewood, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
47%
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