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Best Independent Living in Jersey City, NJ

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Feb 2026
We analyzed 5 homes in Jersey City, NJ

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $2,687
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $1,104 - $5,115
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: Unknown
National average: 1:6

Compare Independent Living around Jersey City (Metro Area)

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The Chelsea at Fairlawn
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fair Lawn
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Facility 74
NJ AVG 152
Rank #453 / 562
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Facility 79
NJ AVG 50
Rank #95 / 640
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedTc/Csl Fairlawn Senior LivingMelissa Holden-144.0
The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights)
256Yes 91 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrooklyn Operating Company, LLC--2168.0
The Pointe at Teaneck
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Teaneck (Teaneck Township)
40
Facility 40
NJ AVG 152
Rank #532 / 562
Yes
75
Facility 75
NJ AVG 50
Rank #122 / 640
1 Bed / 2 BedSnh Teaneck Tenant, LLCMatthew Safko 87.5% 6152.5
Harbour View Senior Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

North Bergen (Bergen Turnpike)
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 152
Rank #488 / 562
Yes
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 50
Rank #25 / 640
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-- 94.7% ---
St. Bridget’s Senior Residence
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Jersey City (Downtown Jersey City)
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Facility -
NJ AVG 152
No
97
Facility 97
NJ AVG 50
Rank #3 / 640
1 Bed / 2 Bed------

The Chelsea at Fairlawn

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

Situated in Bergen County, The Chelsea at Fair Lawn is a prominent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short stays. With its remarkable open accessibility to all amenities and services, residents are ensured of convenience and safety all the time. Exceptional floor plans are tailored to the needs of the seniors to provide the utmost comfort and care. Moreover, highly skilled medical professionals are present to accommodate immediate health concerns from time to time.

The community is inspired to provide a vibrant social life for its residents to make the most out of their stay. Both personal needs and social engagements such as wellness opportunities, and fellowships with music to games to group trips, respectively, are also provided. With its commitment to fostering an inclusive and secure environment, seniors can greatly enjoy and benefit from their stay.

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

Considerably the only modernized and luxurious senior housing in Brooklyn, The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights has indeed set the standard of living for independent living, assisted living, and memory care in the borough. The Watermark has done this to ensure a wonderful and hassle-free experience during their stay; they want to promote a fun-filled experience for seniors because staff ensures that residents can each grow and live a purposeful life during their golden years. Residents at The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights are encouraged to cultivate a lifestyle that is in proportion to their freedom and assistance.

The Brooklyn Heights branch of the senior living community provides nothing but the renowned Watermark service. While they offer thoughtful amenities such as The W Room, an elegant dining room with a two-story bar; Willow and Clark Cafe, a coffee shop designed with hints of European style; Biblio, a library and wine bar; Indulge, a salon spa; and performance arts center– just to name a few of what the upscale community provides. With these, they have undoubtedly showcased creative and exquisite amenities which, when added on top of their thoughtful services, seal the confirmation of the extraordinary care in store at The Watermark. Seniors gain resort-like services while balanced with receiving wonderful help from the staff.

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 365 - 1,116 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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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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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Harbour View Senior Living

At Harbour View Senior Living, located in serene North Bergen, NJ, the individuality of each resident is celebrated through a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, short-term and long-term care in addition to trusted and innovative memory care services. Residents of this community admire the way in which the management and staff promote an active lifestyle with activities and programs that keep them engaged and fulfilled.

Harbour View is a premier provider of senior living services in New Jersey due to its welcoming environment and accommodating services that contribute to its top-notch quality. This community provides residents with an array of options to choose from in terms of schedule, flexibility, and activities adjusted to their liking.  This beautiful and historic community has been designed for accessibility and enjoyment with its common areas, lounges, library, restaurant-style dining, cafe, and fitness center.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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St. Bridget’s Senior Residence

372 Montgomery St, Jersey City, Nj 07302, Usa
Overview of St. Bridget’s Senior Residence

In the Van Vorst Historic District in downtown Jersey City, St. Bridget’s Senior Residence is a shining example of adaptive reuse, transforming the former historic rectory, convent, and school of St. Bridget’s Church into a successful senior living campus. Completed in 2014, this $10.6 million project offers 46 units of affordable housing for adults aged 55 and older, with special features for individuals with disabilities and frail seniors aged 62 and older. The development preserves the architectural character of the historic buildings, making them historically significant yet providing modern, comfortable housing.

Residents of St. Bridget’s Senior Residence enjoy a range of amenities that encourage community and wellness, including a community room, in-building laundry, and an outdoor garden patio with tenant gardens. The availability of social service program space ensures residents have access to supportive services they can utilize. The project was financed through a combination of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Federal Historic Tax Credits, and the City of Jersey City funding, reflecting a successful public-private collaboration in addressing the housing need of seniors.

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Room Sizes: 650 / 800 sq.ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Weighting overview

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

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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Community Stability 10%

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

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Jersey City, 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 5 independent living communities in Jersey City, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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.