Page 4 of Best Independent Living in New Jersey

Overview of Cardinal Village

Cardinal Village in Sewell, New Jersey, is operated by Care Hsl Cardinal Village Opco and led by administrator Ms. Keirston Jefferson. The 115-bed property provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays, alongside on-site rehabilitation services for temporary recovery needs. Independent residents maintain their own routines without daily care, while assisted living provides help with personal needs and medication management. Secure memory care quarters support individuals prone to wandering, and respite stays give family caregivers time to rest or travel.

Living options include suites, studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, giving couples and solo residents flexible layouts. The neighborhood carries a walk score of 44, meaning off-site errands usually require a vehicle, though the community provides resident transportation for local trips.

Prospective families comparing senior living and rehabilitation options can reach out to Cardinal Village to confirm current apartment availability and schedule a tour.

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$4,375/Month Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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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Starting Price $3,000/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of The Delaney of Bridgewater

The Delaney of Bridgewater offers assisted living, independent living and memory care in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident lives in an apartment, whereas independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 97 beds, with apartments, cottages and private rooms available. The starting price is $6,850 per month. As a rental retirement community with no entry fee, residents pay through monthly rent rather than making an upfront entry payment. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring their pets with them.

Several care levels are offered here. The Delaney of Bridgewater may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who might move between care settings without leaving the community. Ms. Julianne Mackey administers the community, and Lcs Bridgewater Operations Ii operates it.

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Starting Price $6,850/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Located in Teaneck, NJ, The Pointe at Teaneck offers assisted living and independent living. Along with assistance with daily tasks, residents can also access housekeeping services to maintain a clean environment. This 40-bed community is currently at 87.5% occupancy, with a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments available.

The community is also pet-friendly, so residents can bring an animal companion. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. Transportation services are also available for off-site errands. Ms. Biljana Nikolovski serves as administrator, and SNH Teaneck Tenant operates the community.

Mira Vie at Toms River, in Toms River, NJ, offers memory care, respite care, independent living, and assisted living services. Independent living refers to residing privately while utilizing community services, without daily care included. Assisted living resources aid in daily activities, while memory care operates in a secured, monitored environment. Respite provides a temporary accommodation.

Having four varieties in a single community allows for increasing needs to be satisfied without relocating. The 140 beds are located in studio apartments, with each resident having their own private space, and rates begin at $4,495 monthly.

Shanyn Muraczewski serves as the administrator for Mira Vie at Toms River Opco LLC, the managing entity. The fitness center, salon and spa, and walking paths are available for residents, along with transportation and rehabilitation services. Pets can accompany you too.

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Starting Price $4,495/Month Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

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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Starting Price $5,800/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Sunrise of Cresskill

Sunrise of Cresskill offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Cresskill, New Jersey. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident lives in a private apartment; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 99 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom homes. A studio keeps living in one private space, while a two bedroom home can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Ms. Danna Schmude serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 73 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, and cafes can be within a short walk, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

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Starting Price $4,986/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of The Clare Estate

The Clare Estate offers Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care in Bordentown, NJ. Assisted Living provides help with daily tasks while preserving a private room, while Memory Care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent Living means private living with community services and no daily care; Respite Care provides a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs temporary support, and Adult Day Care provides care during the day before the person returns home.

Private rooms give each resident a single private living space, and pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 61 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Darphine Joachim serves as the administrator, and the range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may benefit from remaining in the same community.

Lions Gate in Voorhees Township, NJ, operates as a continuing care retirement community providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and traditional nursing home services. The spectrum of on-site care enables residents to transition seamlessly into higher assistance tiers whenever health requirements change.

Sjf-Ccrc oversees the 110-bed establishment alongside administrator Cristina Palella. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day to ensure dedicated medical attention. Accepted payment structures cover Medicare, Medicaid, and out-of-pocket private funds.

Situated near the Laurelwood Corporate Center, the neighborhood registers a walk score of 56, letting non-driving residents handle select trips around the neighborhood on foot.

Families evaluating comprehensive retirement environments can reach out to the admissions department to arrange an on-site visit.

Green Hill offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in West Orange, NJ. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because Green Hill offers several care levels, a resident whose needs grow can transition in place without leaving the community. The range of care may make Green Hill a good fit for someone who wants the possibility of moving to a higher level of support without relocating. Green Hill has 77 beds, and Mr. Moshe Birnbaum serves as the administrator.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab give residents access to therapy during a temporary recovery stay. An on site executive chef prepares meals, with cuisine overseen by an on staff dietician, while the salon and spa provide personal care services within the community. Green Hill opened in 1866.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, allowing families to use public benefits when eligible or personal funds to cover care. A Walk Score of 50 / 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.