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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 102 independent living communities in New Jersey using New Jersey Department 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: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Jersey. 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: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Jersey. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Fellowship Village
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Basking Ridge
67
Facility 67
NJ AVG 125
Rank #470 / 560
Yes
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 47
Rank #476 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSkilled Nursing At Fellowship VillageMr. Jack Ellias 86.6% 11
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 18
Rank #265 / 413
1.6
Facility 1.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #216 / 413
Winchester Gardens
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maplewood (Newark Heights)
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 125
Rank #545 / 560
Yes
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 47
Rank #481 / 638
Studio / 1 BedWinchester Gardens Health Care CenterMr. David Weiner 86.7% 7
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 18
Rank #266 / 413
2.7
Facility 2.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #272 / 413
Laurel Circle
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bridgewater (Finderne)
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 125
Rank #538 / 560
Yes
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 47
Rank #387 / 638
-Arbor At Laurel CircleMr. Alok Anand-6
28
Facility 28
NJ AVG 18
Rank #296 / 413
4.7
Facility 4.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #360 / 413
Heath Village
IL
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Hackettstown
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 125
Rank #330 / 560
No
84
Facility 84
NJ AVG 47
Rank #68 / 638
--Ms. Vivian Blandura 93.5% 10
29
Facility 29
NJ AVG 18
Rank #299 / 413
2.9
Facility 2.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #281 / 413
Applewood Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Freehold
51
Facility 51
NJ AVG 125
Rank #511 / 560
No
88
Facility 88
NJ AVG 47
Rank #43 / 638
--Ms. Sally Awad 66.7% 2
6
Facility 6
NJ AVG 18
Rank #196 / 413
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #287 / 413
Oakbridge Terrace Assisted Living At Evergreens
IL
AL
HC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Moorestown (Moorestown-Lenola)
66
Facility 66
NJ AVG 125
Rank #473 / 560
No
73
Facility 73
NJ AVG 47
Rank #136 / 638
--Micahel Lopatine 53.0% 3
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #106 / 413
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #113 / 413
Continuing Care At Seabrook
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tinton Falls
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 125
Rank #424 / 560
Yes
55
Facility 55
NJ AVG 47
Rank #241 / 638
--Lauren Foster 73.3% 9
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 18
Rank #316 / 413
3.9
Facility 3.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #330 / 413
Harrogate
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lakewood
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 125
Rank #466 / 560
No
42
Facility 42
NJ AVG 47
Rank #339 / 638
--Mr. Charles Benjamin 100.0% 7
25
Facility 25
NJ AVG 18
Rank #281 / 413
3.6
Facility 3.6
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #316 / 413
United Methodist Communities At The Shores
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Ocean City
255
Facility 255
NJ AVG 125
Rank #22 / 560
No
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 47
Rank #629 / 638
--Mr. James Zauner 47.1% 3
26
Facility 26
NJ AVG 18
Rank #284 / 413
8.7
Facility 8.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #409 / 413
Crestwood Manor
IL
NH
SNF
Whiting
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 125
Rank #477 / 560
Yes
45
Facility 45
NJ AVG 47
Rank #324 / 638
--Donna Schwartzman 78.1% 9
34
Facility 34
NJ AVG 18
Rank #315 / 413
3.8
Facility 3.8
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #327 / 413
The Bristal at Englewood
IL
AL
MC
Englewood
288
Facility 288
NJ AVG 125
Rank #13 / 560
Yes
71
Facility 71
NJ AVG 47
Rank #152 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedThe Bristal At EnglewoodMs. Tiffany Nelson 40.6% 5
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
Lions Gate
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Voorhees Township (Laurelwood Corporate Center)
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 125
Rank #318 / 560
No
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 47
Rank #231 / 638
-Lions GateCristina Palella 91.8% 11
43
Facility 43
NJ AVG 18
Rank #340 / 413
3.9
Facility 3.9
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #330 / 413
Sunrise of Cresskill
IL
AL
MC
Cresskill
99
Facility 99
NJ AVG 125
Rank #386 / 560
Yes
73
Facility 73
NJ AVG 47
Rank #136 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Of CresskillMs. Danna Schmude 86.9% 3
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
Brightview Eatontown
IL
AL
MC
Eatontown (Wyckoff Road)
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 125
Rank #367 / 560
Yes
62
Facility 62
NJ AVG 47
Rank #211 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview Eatontown, LLCTamyres Camargo-2
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
Brightview Wayne
IL
AL
MC
Wayne (Preakness)
108
Facility 108
NJ AVG 125
Rank #330 / 560
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 47
Rank #367 / 638
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrightview WayneEmily Vassoler-2
-
Facility -
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 413
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 413
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Overview of Brightview Randolph

Situated in Randolph, NJ, Brightview Randolph is a charming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, to ensure all of its residents’ needs are met. Residents are free to choose from an array of studio, one bedroom or two bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchen, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and 24-hour emergency call system for immediate response during emergencies. The community offers individualized care plans to ensure residents’ needs are thoroughly met.

With a brimming calendar of enriching activities, the community guarantees residents have plenty of free time to participate and engage with the help of services like housekeeping, meal preparation, and maintenance. The community features a wide array of enjoyable amenities, such as an arts, crafts and hobbies room, a well-stocked library, fitness center, salon, a massage room, pub, and a theater for entertainment, relaxation, and socialization. Deliciously-prepared meals are offered to ensure residents are always full, happy, and healthy.

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Brookdale Evesham

1 Brendenwood Dr, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Overview of Brookdale Evesham

Brookdale Evesham is a compassionate independent living and assisted living community in Voorhees, NJ, that offers assistance with daily living activities and specially designed accommodations for older adults. With its homelike atmosphere, older adults are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. Residents can also keep their peace of mind, as exceptional services are provided, including 24-hour assistance, nutritious meals, and medication management. Through personalized care plans, the community ensures residents maintain their holistic wellness. 

Arts and crafts, light exercises, and social events help enhance residents’ cognition and stay active. A therapy room, a beautiful garden, and serene walking paths are just some of the amenities available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Located near shops, restaurants, and other local amenities in Voorhees, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in New Jersey, this independent living and assisted living community continuously provides the highest quality of care for older adults’ welfare. 

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Overview of The Bristal at Somerset

Located on Easton Avenue, The Bristal at Somerset is an assisted living community in Somerset, New Jersey, with a 156-bed capacity in a three-story setting. The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for older adults, providing a range of living options to accommodate different preferences and support needs. Additionally, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 50, allowing access to some nearby services on foot.

State inspections conducted over the past six years have found no substantiated complaints or citations. The community has also maintained compliance with infection control and privacy regulations, demonstrating ongoing attention to resident safety and confidentiality.

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Overview of Allegro Harrington Park

Indulge in a luxurious retirement experience with Allegro Harrington Park, an idyllic senior living community based in Harrington Park, NJ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community combines the convenience of personalized support with the privacy of carefully curated, private accommodations to give residents a blissful retirement life. Here, residents enjoy access to an extensive array of services to fit their ever-changing needs, from support with their daily living activities to an all-encompassing memory support.

The community allows residents to keep their peace of mind, by offering a team of excellent care professionals to monitor their overall well-being. Residents are also offered a full range of activities to keep them entertained and stimulated for a fulfilling living experience. An array of conveniences and amenities are provided as well to further enhance residents’ living experience.

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Overview of Spring Hills Somerset

Based in the enticing community of Somerset, NJ, the Spring Hills Somerset is a dedicated senior living community providing assisted living, enhanced care, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from well-appointed and cozy accommodations tailored to their needs and preferences. As for memory care services, the community offers a safe and caring environment as well as an enriching connections program for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy fine dining breakfast and dinner, weekly housekeeping, free personal laundry services, and van transportation. Engage in a full calendar of social activities such as parties and celebrations, community events like outings and scenic tours, and other life enrichment programs to boost engagement. At the Spring Hills Somerset, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of United Methodist Communities at Pitman

United Methodist Communities at Pitman situated in the quiet residential area of Oak Avenue, Pitman, NJ, is a trusted Continuing Care Retirement Community that provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Offering 72 comfortable beds, the community ensures seniors are well-cared for within its quaint and welcoming premises. United Methodist Communities at Pitman goes above and beyond to deliver the utmost comfort and medical expertise for seniors to thrive in their healing journey.

Residents can also explore a variety of hobbies and rekindle old interests through engaging activities and nourishing programs. The community serves delicious and nutritious meals to cater to dietary restrictions and tastes. United Methodist Communities at Pitman is ideal for seniors who aim to live a blissful retirement while receiving the best possible care for their special needs and preferences.

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Overview of Woodbury Mews

Tucked in the bustling residential area of Green Avenue, Woodbury, NJ, is the idyllic senior living community of Woodbury Mews that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Dedicated to providing comfortable and safe residences, the community features cozy and elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Woodbury Mews takes pride in competent and highly trained professionals delivering care and assistance tailored to seniors’ unique needs and preferences.

Discover new interests and reignite past hobbies through enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Conveniently located near practical amenities and stunning attractions, the community ensures seniors have more time to gain meaningful experiences within a few steps away. Revel in delightful and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. Surrounded by a bright and friendly neighborhood, Woodbury Mews is great for seniors wanting to live their best years with genuine care and support.

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Overview of Heritage of Clara Barton

Heritage of Clara Barton, located in the historic section of Edison, NJ, offers a new way for seniors to embrace independence in a supportive community. The pet-friendly assisted and independent living community is situated in a beautifully renovated school building from 1921, featuring 84 spacious assisted living apartments and 27 independent living apartments. Residents enjoy a warm, home-like atmosphere where they live among friends and neighbors, with around-the-clock support and assistance tailored to their individual needs.

The community encourages family involvement and communication, recognizing the importance of staying connected with loved ones. Heritage of Clara Barton’s comprehensive services include assisted living, independent living, 24-hour staffing, personalized care plans, physical, occupational and speech therapy, dementia care, medication management, and more. Residents can take advantage of numerous amenities, such as a 24/7 bistro, wellness center, beauty salon, movie theater, restaurant-style dining, and a variety of activities and events to keep them happy and healthy.

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Overview of United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen

United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen is a 60-bed nursing home owned by Julie Ellis in Newton, New Jersey. The facility accommodates multiple coverage paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood features an exceptional walkability score of 86 out of 100, indicating a highly pedestrian-friendly setting where family members can complete everyday errands and reach local destinations on foot without a car.

Patients staying here experience an average recovery window of 36 days, with the building functioning at an 82 percent occupancy level. This shorter duration highlights a focus on short-term transitional rehabilitation rather than permanent placement. Daily care is backed by 4 hours and 4 minutes of total nursing care per resident, including 1 hour and 3 minutes from registered nurses. This clinical setup handles short-term physical therapy, temporary respite care, hospice, palliative support, and post-discharge home care coordination.

Multi-year records from state health departments show that inspectors previously noted deficiencies in staffing ratios, fire safety codes, and kitchen protocols. The facility resolved these earlier tracking gaps through operational updates, and the latest standard survey logs report zero deficiencies across the property. Additionally, the building maintains an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Regarding the daily routine, residents live in private or semi-private rooms and have access to neighborhood walking access, shared lounges, and scheduled community programming. Meals are prepared to meet diverse nutritional needs and are served in a communal dining space.

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Masonic Village at Burlington

902 Jacksonville Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016
Overview of Masonic Village at Burlington

Masonic Village stands as one of the premier senior living communities specializing in independent living, assisted living, independent living, memory care, inpatient and outpatient nursing, and rehabilitation. The retirement home offers a stress-free lifestyle where goals are achieved and purposeful living is fulfilled. Masonic Village offers a home for seniors seeking to live purposefully in a nurturing environment.

Life at Masonic Village offers comprehensive services 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, transportation, engaging social events, 24-hour concierge, restaurant-style dining, nursing care, and therapy services available.

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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 New Jersey

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 102 independent living communities in New Jersey. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in New Jersey?

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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey?

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.