Best Independent Living in Clifton, NJ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 independent living communities in Clifton, NJ using NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in NJ
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Avg Walk Score: 52/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Clifton, NJ. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 93The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Clifton, NJ. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Pointe at Teaneck
IL
AL
Teaneck (Teaneck Township)
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 125
Rank #529 / 560
Yes
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 48
Rank #121 / 628
1 Bed / 2 BedFive Star Premier Residences Of TeaneckMs. Biljana Nikolovski 87.5% 6
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 18
Rank #278 / 412
3.3
Facility 3.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #323 / 412
The Bristal at Wayne
IL
AL
MC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
170
Facility 170
NJ AVG 125
Rank #106 / 560
Yes
52
Facility 52
NJ AVG 48
Rank #270 / 628
Studio / 1 BedThe Bristal At WayneShannon Cord 70.6% 4
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Mira Vie at Montville
IL
AL
MC
RC
Montville (Montville Township)
152
Facility 152
NJ AVG 125
Rank #138 / 560
Yes
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 48
Rank #446 / 628
Studio / 1 BedMira Vie At MontvilleErio Rosario 82.2% 8
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #203 / 412
0.9
Facility 0.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #160 / 412
Brightview Paramus
IL
AL
MC
Paramus
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 125
Rank #415 / 560
Yes
36
Facility 36
NJ AVG 48
Rank #402 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview ParamusShyla Cramsey 61.1% 4
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #156 / 412
0.8
Facility 0.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #158 / 412
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
IL
AL
MC
RC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 125
Rank #499 / 560
No
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 48
Rank #170 / 628
-Arden Courts At WayneMs. Katherine Harrison 60.7% 6
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #112 / 412
0.2
Facility 0.2
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #112 / 412
Brightview Wayne
IL
AL
MC
Wayne (Preakness)
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 125
Rank #330 / 560
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 48
Rank #367 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview WayneEmily Vassoler-2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
West Orange
48
Facility 48
NJ AVG 125
Rank #519 / 560
Yes
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 48
Rank #476 / 628
-Green HillMs. Anna Chbihi-2
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 18
Rank #307 / 412
13.5
Facility 13.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #409 / 412
The Chelsea at Fairlawn
IL
AL
MC
Fair Lawn
74
Facility 74
NJ AVG 125
Rank #449 / 560
Yes
79
Facility 79
NJ AVG 48
Rank #95 / 628
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedThe Chelsea At Fair LawnMelissa Holden-1
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 18
Rank #169 / 412
4.0
Facility 4.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #351 / 412
Mira Vie at Clifton
IL
AL
MC
RC
Clifton
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #367 / 560
Yes
50
Facility 50
NJ AVG 48
Rank #284 / 628
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedMira Vie At CliftonMs. Stephanie Zimmerman 55.0% 3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Siena Village of Wayne
IL
Vlg Wayne (Preakness)
-No
54
Facility 54
NJ AVG 48
Rank #255 / 628
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NJ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 11 analyzed for Clifton.

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Overview of The Pointe at Teaneck

Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck is able to deliver world-class hospitality where seniors can age gracefully in a resort-style environment. They offer assisted living, independent living, memory care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, and rehabilitation. Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck offers a stress-free lifestyle where goals are achieved and purposeful living is fulfilled.

Life at the Five Star residences offers modern amenities and friendly staff, they offer senior care service like no other. Regardless of nursing home services or assisted living support– residential life is all about the amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, social events, 24-hour concierge, hair salon, library, and restaurant-style dining that make the environment a place where friendships and memories bloom.

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Overview of The Bristal at Wayne

The Bristal at Wayne, New Jersey. Situated near Point View Reservoir, this pet-friendly community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy tastefully decorated apartments, beautiful common areas, and exceptional care from a dedicated team. The Bristal is close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Play a round of golf, attend a concert at William Paterson University, or explore historical sites and natural beauty like Laurelwood Arboretum and Paterson Great Falls. Choose from spacious studios, one, or two-bedroom apartments. You’ll receive three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry services, and a full calendar of events and trips. Enjoy on-site amenities like a bistro, fitness center, salon, cinema, and library.

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Overview of Mira Vie at Montville

Residing in the quiet community of Montville, NJ, the Mira Vie at Montville is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from a wide variety of beautifully appointed accommodations based on their preferences. With a trained and empathetic team, the community provides an emergency call system to cater to the needs of its residents anytime and anywhere. As for memory care, the community provides specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with a wide range of options are also available for respite care services.

The community is committed to providing above-and-beyond care and support wherein residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, concierge services, and many more. With Mira Vie at Montville, seniors are assured of a classic living experience.

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Overview of Brightview Paramus

Enjoy all the finest things in life during your retirement years at Brightview Paramus, a vibrant senior living community in Paramus, NJ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Indulge in the comfort and privacy of lovely accommodations with large windows for lots of natural light and designed to accommodate individual lifestyle in mind. Residents enjoy the safety and security of having security-controlled entrances and trained team members on site 24 hours a day.

Committed to creating a nurturing environment that encourages activity and fulfilling living experience, the community offers a broad range of regularly conducted activities, classes, and events, as well as a plethora of enjoyable amenities. The community offers a variety of beautiful common areas for relaxation, entertainment, and connections, such as a cozy fireplace, arts, crafts and hobbies room, a well-curated library, fitness center, game areas, and full-service salon. With its exquisite culinary team that prepares delicious and nutritional menus that cater to individual needs and tastes, the community ensures residents enjoy a fun and lovely dining experience.

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Overview of Arden Courts a ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne

Arden Courts Memory Care Community, stationed on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne, embraces the specific needs of individuals affected by memory loss. Employing a team of specially trained caregivers, this community is geared to care for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The community is laid out with inviting common spaces, a homely kitchen, family rooms, and walking paths encapsulated within secure courtyards to ensure both the safety and comfort of residents.

Arden Courts advances structured, engaging programs seven days a week, personalized for all degrees of dementia. These programs capitalize on lifelong experiences and familiar routines. The facility comprises four separate houses, each featuring private bedrooms with half-baths, and a few shared rooms. Here, all utilities are included, making Arden Courts a comprehensive and considerate choice among memory care communities.

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Overview of Brightview Wayne

Experience senior living like no other at Brightview Wayne in Wayne, NJ, a charming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and enhanced memory care. Residents comfortably reside in tastefully furnished apartments, with a selection of studio, one and two-bedroom layouts to choose from. The community takes care of the tiring tasks and chores, so residents have the freedom to continue their passions, make new friends, and stay active.

Residents enjoy an invigorating lifestyle with daily programs, happy hours, and resort-style amenities such as a movie theater, billiards, fitness center, salon, library, and much more. The community offers savory, chef-prepared meals to provide residents with an enjoyable dining experience that fosters bonding over meals while providing residents with the nourishment they need. With compassionate care, friendly neighbors, and thrilling activities, Brightview Wayne makes an ideal place to live a full, connected retirement life.

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Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

103 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Overview of Green Hill Senior Living and Rehabilitation

Green Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation, established in 1886, has provided exemplary senior care services to the people of New Jersey for 150 years. Providing a continuum of care, residents at Green Hill have access to a multitude of living options. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care services as well as short-term and long-term care. With a dedication to understanding each resident’s unique situation and needs, the team at Green Hill ensures seniors receive the exact level of care they need while flourishing in a secure and comfortable environment.

At Green Hill, they understand that needs may change over time and therefore provide a community where individuals can age in place without the worries of what’s next. As a 5-star rated CCRC community, Green Hill epitomizes excellence in senior living. This starts with a dedication to top-notch care and service in addition to cultivating and environment where residents build lasting and meaningful connections amongst each other as well as with a devoted and caring team of professionals.

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The Chelsea at Fairlawn

15-00 River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Overview of The Chelsea at Fairlawn

The Chelsea at Fairlawn is a senior living community in Bergen County, supplying independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Nestled in Fair Lawn with a Walk Score of 79, it sits in a highly walkable neighborhood where most errands can be run on foot. The 74-bed facility is housed in a three-story building with studio, suite, one-, and two-bedroom selections.

The Chelsea at Fairlawn is administered by Melissa Holden and operates under The Chelsea At Fair Lawn. It’s designed around open accessibility to all amenities and services, and floor plans are tailored to handle residents’ varying needs. On-site medical professionals address health concerns, providing care continuity without needing outside trips. Daily life here includes wellness opportunities and an array of social activities: music, games, and group trips, giving occupants the chance to engage and connect. The facility aims to foster personal care and social connection in a secure environment.

Some safety system needs have been identified by state inspections, particularly around emergency communications, fire protection systems, and kitchen equipment readiness. These are typical areas of focus during initial licensing and ongoing oversight in the assisted living setting.

If The Chelsea at Fairlawn is considered by families, they may want to discuss the set of housing options and how it tailors care and programming to individual needs during an on-site tour.

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Overview of Mira Vie at Clifton

Set in the quiet community of Clifton, NJ, the Mira Vie at Clifton is a peculiar senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Well-appointed accommodations with several floor plans are available and tailored to individual preferences. Here, an emergency call system is set to assist and accommodate the needs of its residents around the clock. As for those with cognitive conditions, the community offers specialized care, tailored services, and a secure environment through a highly equipped and compassionate team. In terms of respite care, short-term stays with a wide array of options are also available.

Explore its exceptional amenities and services including nutritional dining options, housekeeping and laundry/linen services, spa services and facilities, and an on-site beauty salon and barbershop. Engage in diverse social activities like themed parties, planned group outings, live entertainment, and spiritual services. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Mira Vie at Clifton

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Overview of Siena Village of Wayne

Siena Village of Wayne is a specially built independent living community in Wayne, NJ, that has a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments for those 62+. With its serene suburban setting, older adults are guaranteed a slow-paced lifestyle. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease with high-quality services and amenities, including 24-hour security, recreational activities, and complimentary transportation. The community also strives to welcome older adults from different backgrounds through its affordable and market-rate residences.

Fitness programs, social events, and sports accompany residents during their stay, encouraging them to live actively and connect with peers. A beauty salon, a library, and beautifully landscaped grounds also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Set near serene parks and public transportation services, residents are guaranteed accessibility and convenience. As a Christian Health Community, this independent living community follows exceptional standards of care to help older adults live to their potential in their later years.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Clifton, NJ

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 11 independent living communities in Clifton, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Clifton, NJ?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Clifton, NJ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Clifton, NJ?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.