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The cost of independent living in Avalon is about $5,723 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 60 options. Read 1134 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Peach Circle Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of independent living in Avalon, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Avalon is $5,723 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millville, NJ with an average of $4,867 per month.

Independent living costs in Avalon, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Avalon, NJ
$5,723/mo

Independent living costs in Avalon, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Avalon, NJ
$5,723/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Avalon, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,087/mo
Independent Living
$5,723/mo

Independent living costs in Avalon, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,682/mo
Studio
$6,680/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,816/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,243/mo

Senior living costs in Avalon vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Avalon, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvalon, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,723/mo$6,339/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$6,087/mo$7,297/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$6,087/mo$7,364/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Avalon, NJ:$5,723/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Avalon, NJ:$6,087/mo
New Jersey:$7,297/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Avalon, NJ:$6,087/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Avalon, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Avalon and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Avalon, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Avalon have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Avalon, NJ$4,874/mo$3,437/mo+41.8%
New Jersey$3,858/mo$3,252/mo+18.6%
National$3,242/mo$3,160/mo+2.6%
Avalon, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,874/mo
2023 average cost:$3,437/mo
Percent change:+41.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,858/mo
2023 average cost:$3,252/mo
Percent change:+18.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,242/mo
2023 average cost:$3,160/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Avalon

Recent reviews for independent living in Avalon

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

WoodView Estates Assisted Living in Mays Landing, NJ

4.5
The staff at Woodview are amazing! They go above and beyond to care for my mother and father. I am very grateful to have them there as residents. There could be more in-facility activities offered if possible. Also, the transportation could have more times available. The activities they have ...
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United Methodist Communities Pitman

4.6
From the first step of the application process through admittance and residency, everyone that we have come in contact with at Pitman have been caring and gracious... Just nice people to deal with..

Avalon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.9%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Spring Village at Hammonton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Avalon, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 60 independent living facilities near Avalon, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Avalon, New Jersey are Brookdale Cape May, Traditions of Cross Keys and Cardinal Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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