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The cost of independent living in Clayton is about $4,766 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 440 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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Photo of Juniper Village at Williamstown
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.1
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77 reviews
9.1
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77 reviews
5 star
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If I could give them a 10 I would! Unexpectedly a smooth transition for my mother. Accommodations are beautiful and staff is wonderful.
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.
Located in historic Williamstown on a five acre wooded lot, Cordia Commons at Williamstown is home to thirty-eight residents. At Cordia Commons, everything starts with you. Your well-being is our commitment. Our homelike atmosphere puts you at ease as you walk through our doors. Each individual...
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77 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.8
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87 reviews
9.8
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87 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
14%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
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1%
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Overall very satisfied with the community, The cafeteria could use a little help as far as getting residents to come together and not be so clicky.
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.
Spacious living suits with enclosed courtyards and paved walking trails highlight Traditions of Cross Keys, located in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. History buffs and antique collectors know that Glassboro got its name from the successful glass industry is a part of its past....
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55 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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95 reviews
9.5
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95 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
9%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
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1%
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I would recommend Cardinal to my friends and family. I have lived here for 10 months. The best part is all my new friends. I have had some items misplaced during laundry day, however everyone was kind about...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
For more than 35 years, Cardinal Village has been a trusted choice for seniors and their families, offering both Independent Living and Assisted Living options in the heart of Sewell, New Jersey. Our experienced team of licensed nurses and dedicated caregivers are available 24 hours a day to...
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Photo of Juniper Village at Washington Square
44 Photos available
9.4
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19 reviews
9.4
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19 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
21%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
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5%
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It Takes a Village! For anyone dealing with the memory issues of a loved one, the issues are overwhelming. The staff at Juniper Village have been amazing. They have helped us every step of the way and then...
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.
Juniper Village at Washington Square welcomes seniors into a tranquil environment for quality independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. With waterfront views and modern amenities, this luxurious, multi-story community building feels reminiscent of an upscale resort. Enjoy the...
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1313 Photos available
9.4
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26 reviews
9.4
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26 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
23%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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It is an excellent place, people nice attentive and homey. Medicine / services and food no complaints. The staff meet the challenge, but as in all health related facilities , administration tries to get by...
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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1515 Photos available
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9.4
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44 reviews
9.4
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44 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
32%
3 star
11%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
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Our family is very pleased with the quality of services and programming. The staff shows a very caring interest in addressing the residence's needs. The facility is well maintained and clean. We looked at...
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.
Washington Township Senor Living is conveniently located across from Jefferson Health System. We are quietly set back in a wooded setting away from the hustle and bustle, yet totally accessible to specialty care. Our community was built 20+ years ago. Along with a great reputation, another...
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88 Photos available
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9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
21%
3 star
3%
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3%
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12%
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They make sure you don't stay in your room all day and do their best to get you out of the room. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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Photo of Terraces at Parke Place
1010 Photos available
9.2
Review score
16 reviews
9.2
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16 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
19%
3 star
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2 star
6%
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Staff very accommodating, Mom likes the food, nursing and housekeeping always on top of things, maintenance good at putting up pictures and repairing/replacing any malfunctioning equipment
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.
Terraces at Parke Place is an intimate senior living community nestled in the heart of Gloucester County! We firmly believe in fostering senior independence and allowing our residents the freedom to exercise autonomy, while offering a helping hand when needed.
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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
29 reviews
9.0
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29 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
24%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
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3%
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It was very disappointing that administration took a back seat , and offered little assistance when they decided she couldn't live there anymore. All American administration was not horrible. They just...
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.
At All American Assisted Living at Washington Township, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized care, every aspect of...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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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.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...

Cost of independent living in Clayton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $4,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodstown, NJ with an average of $4,557 per month.

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

Clayton, NJ
$4,766/mo
$4,729/mo
$4,657/mo

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

Clayton, NJ
$4,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$5,955/mo
Independent Living
$4,766/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,367/mo
Studio
$6,236/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,875/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,717/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton 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: Clayton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$4,766/mo$6,339/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$5,955/mo$7,297/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$5,955/mo$7,364/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, NJ:$4,766/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, NJ:$5,955/mo
New Jersey:$7,297/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, NJ:$5,955/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Clayton, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clayton 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 Clayton, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clayton 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
Clayton, NJ$4,874/mo$3,782/mo+28.9%
New Jersey$3,237/mo$3,271/mo-1.0%
National$3,059/mo$2,955/mo+3.5%
Clayton, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,874/mo
2023 average cost:$3,782/mo
Percent change:+28.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,237/mo
2023 average cost:$3,271/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,059/mo
2023 average cost:$2,955/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Clayton

Recent reviews for independent living in Clayton

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

Brandywine Voorhees by Monarch

5.0
Brandywine Voorhees is like a hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are always going above and beyond, the building is kept clean, and even more importantly the residents are HAPPY. My mom has lived here for a year and our family could not be happier with her care, the nurses and aides treat her ...
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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..

Clayton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton 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 Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.7%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton 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 Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton 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 Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.4%
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Juniper Village at Williamstown, Traditions of Cross Keys and Cardinal Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clayton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Clayton, New Jersey. See the full list.

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

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