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Senior Living Apartments in Carteret, NJ

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Carteret, senior citizen apartments in Carteret might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Carteret and consider their options. With 7 senior rentals in Carteret, NJ, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Carteret 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Carteret, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Todt Hill, Dongan Hills and Freshkills Park.
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Senior Apartments Facilities near Carteret, NJ

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Studio room, prices are all inclusive. I would recommend to others, Medicaid beds immediate availability (no 2 year pay down wait)
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.
Amber Court of Elizabeth offers comfortable, caring and affordable Assisted Living choices for seniors. We are located in the thriving downtown area of Elizabeth. We are near many urban conveniences, such as restaurants, shopping, banking, entertainment, and much more. Major highways and public...
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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.
Park Lane at Sea View sets a new standard in independent living for 62+ seniors in Staten Island, NY. Set in a lushly landscaped, park-like setting, Park Lane features two meticulously restored landmark buildings boasting every modern amenity and convenience. Our unique suite of services allows...
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I was truly impressed with the building, management and the apartments were immaculate with well kept grounds. I loved the security of the building. Unless a resident buzzed you in you can not even enter 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.
Maple Tree Manor located in Woodbridge Township is an affordable senior community for people aged 62 and over. It consists of 88 units, mostly 1-bedroom, with a few studios and 2-bedroom units.
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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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Cost of senior apartments in Carteret, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Carteret is $1,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linden, NJ with an average of $1,614 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Carteret, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Carteret, NJ
$1,614/mo
U.S. national average
$1,735/mo

Senior apartments costs in Carteret, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,435/mo
Senior Apartments
$1,614/mo

Senior apartments costs in Carteret, NJ, by floor plan type

Studio
$1,421/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,487/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,645/mo

Senior living costs in Carteret vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carteret, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarteret, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Senior Apartments$1,614/mo$1,701/mo$1,735/mo
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Senior Apartments
Carteret, NJ:$1,614/mo
New Jersey:$1,701/mo
U.S.:$1,735/mo
Assisted Living
Carteret, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Carteret, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Carteret, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Senior apartments costs in Carteret, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly senior apartments costs have shifted over the past five years in Carteret 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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Senior apartments cost trends in Carteret, NJ

The table below shows how monthly senior apartments costs in Carteret 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 average 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
Carteret, NJ$1,700/mo$1,626/mo+4.6%
New Jersey$1,688/mo$1,687/mo+0.0%
National$1,383/mo$1,314/mo+5.2%
Carteret, NJ
2024 average cost:$1,700/mo
2023 average cost:$1,626/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$1,688/mo
2023 average cost:$1,687/mo
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2024 average cost:$1,383/mo
2023 average cost:$1,314/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 senior apartments in Carteret

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Carteret

Long Island Living Center in Far Rockaway, NY

5.0
My Aunt [Removed] is doing just great at Long Island Living Center. All the staff, right down to the janitors are friendly and welcoming to you. The nursing staff is always right on top of my questions and concerns helping to resolve things very quickly. Aunt [Removed] did mention that she ...
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Amber Court of Elizabeth

5.0
I am very happy with every aspect of the facility. Staff including the front desk is fantastic I have already recommended the facility to many families. I could no longer give my mom the care she needed. The staff at Amber Court has made it possible for me to have peace of mind knowing she is ...
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Harborview Senior Living in Brooklyn, NY

4.0
Harborview - Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn..... I would like to say the staff was phenomenal, very attentive to my father's needs and tried to make him feel at home as much as possible for an assistive living facility. They treated him with utmost care and he felt as if they were his friends as well. ...
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Amber Court of Elizabeth, Park Lane at Sea View and Maple Tree Manor are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Carteret, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 7 senior apartments facilities near Carteret, New Jersey. See the full list.
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