Each state regulates senior living communities differently. If an assisted living community provides independent living, the community may share regulation guidelines for assisted living. You can use APFM’s guide to assisted living regulations to learn more about facilities and learn how to access facility records in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of independent living communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) rental complexes that provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The staff is friendly and attentive to the residents. They go out of their way to she sure the residents stay active and will build programs around the residents interest to keep them engaged.
They are great about helping with any questions, making transitions very easy, discussing any of the processes or things the resident needs or family expects. Value for the money - it's hard with nothing to...
The phone call that changed our lives. [name removed] answered our call the day I began my search for my Mom's new home. She invited me to come to the community & see for myseld what they had to offer....
They are great about helping with any questions, making transitions very easy, discussing any of the processes or things the resident needs or family expects. Value for the money - it's hard with nothing to...
Everyone is so friendly and ready to help whatever you need, they also have activities that they do with the clients after lunch, such as Bingo, Dominoes or puzzle solving. The facility is very clean and...
My sister and I could not be more pleased with Atria Forest Hills. It’s an elegant yet homey facility in a wonderful neighborhood that is easily accessible by car or public transportation. My 89-year-old...
The Staff was very compassionate and extremely kind to my mother, but I do think they probably need to hire some extra folks as the Staff seemed to be overwhelmed at times. However, that's kind of the nature...
The staff stay in touch with all information and a clinician on site updates all health related issues as needed. PT and exercise is what my mom loves. My mom loves sunrise and enjoys her residence
I personally looked at several facilities. This was the last one I checked out because it was up the street from where I Lived. But as soon as I walked in for a tour I thought this is the place for my Mom....
Delivery of prescribed medications is excellent. Availability of nursing services is excellent. Aides are generally available but these assignments change. Sometimes it is difficult to find and talk to the...
The place is bright, cheerful and welcoming. Rooms are spacious and bright. Large dining area separate from the activities area. Activities include walk around the facility (indoors on cold/rainy days),...
What we like the most about Sunrise of Marlboro is that they are a very well run facility. Nice , helpful staff throughout. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the...
Spring Oak of Toms River is a lovely place. The staff is kind and attentive to my mom, and she likes the activities they have. Their activities are many and varied. The entry hall is spacious, and the common...
It is always difficult to place a loved one in any kind of a facility. I have found that the staff here are genuinely concerned and involved with the residents. The healthcare is good, and staff try to keep...
This community is well taken care of. There is no urine door when I visit which is fairly common in other places. I do not have anything negative to say. Staff are attentive and residents are smiling in the...
New Jersey independent living communities aren’t licensed the same way as assisted living communities. However, combined facilities that include both independent and assisted living are licensed by New Jersey’s Department of Health. If your independent living community is part of a combined community, it may share spaces that are impacted by some of New Jersey’s assisted living regulations.
The general rental regulations outlined below may or may not apply to your future independent living community, so be sure to inquire about them while touring. If your prospective community shares common areas with an assisted living community, it might also be helpful to review our New Jersey assisted living laws and regulations page.
Renting an independent living apartment is similar to renting a traditional apartment. This means independent living communities have to follow specific rules and standards to ensure they respect your rights as a renter in New Jersey, like the following:[01]
For more in-depth information on your rights, we recommend reading the Tenants’ Rights in New Jersey handbook.
If you’re a senior with a disability, you have additional rights as a renter in New Jersey. Specifically, you have the right to reasonable accommodations and modifications in your living unit under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):[02]
New Jersey landlords and community owners must allow tenants with disabilities to make these reasonable modifications to their units. However, these changes must be paid for and done by the tenant.[01]
If you move into a stand-alone New Jersey independent living community, your unit must have the three following elements:[01]
If your independent living community is part of a combined facility that includes assisted living, the following building regulations may apply to your unit:[03]
New Jersey Department of Health
55 North Willow St.
Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 1-800-367-6543
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If your independent living community is part of a larger facility that also provides assisted living, you can look up that facility’s inspection results online. The New Jersey Department of Health makes these results, called inspection summaries, available to the public on their health facilities search page. Follow the directions below to view the inspection summary of a community you’re interested in:
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Truth in renting: A guide to the rights and responsibilities of residential tenants and landlords in New Jersey.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
New Jersey Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted living services, which are provided in assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes, an assisted living programs.
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