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The cost of independent living in Crane Square is about $6,722 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 72 options. Read 836 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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I was truly impressed with the building, management and the apartments were immaculate with well kept grounds. I loved the security of the building. Unless a resident buzzed you in you can not even enter the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Maple Tree Manor located in Woodbridge Township is an affordable senior community for people aged 62 and over. It consists of 88 units, mostly 1-bedroom, with a few studios and 2-bedroom units.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
The Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Montclair Inn is operated by Montclair Shared Housing Association, a not-for-profit corporation with a broad base of volunteers interested in developing affordable, dignified housing solutions.The Inn provides a gracious living environment for 22 well single seniors over 62 who meet...
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My aunt lives in the Enclave in Livingston NJ and has been receiving care from assisting hands of Livingston. The care that they provide is amazing and gives our family comfort and peace of mind.
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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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The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lofts at Fanwood is designed for 55+ Active Adults looking for high-end features and an abundance of space. The style of each apartment is different, but the size and number of the rooms are the same.
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. They are encouraging him to participate in some of the daily activities. He seems to like the food and...
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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: Senior Apartments
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Crane Square, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Crane Square is $6,722 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoboken, NJ with an average of $6,418 per month.

Independent living costs in Crane Square, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Crane Square, NJ
$6,722/mo
$6,769/mo

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

Crane Square, NJ
$6,722/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Crane Square, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,509/mo
Independent Living
$6,722/mo

Independent living costs in Crane Square, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,786/mo
Studio
$7,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,328/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,815/mo

Senior living costs in Crane Square 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: Crane Square, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCrane Square, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,722/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,452/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,509/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Crane Square, NJ:$6,722/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Crane Square, NJ:$7,452/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Crane Square, NJ:$7,509/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Crane Square, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Crane Square 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
Crane Square, NJ$5,524/mo$4,063/mo+36.0%
New Jersey$3,245/mo$2,966/mo+9.4%
National$2,867/mo$2,812/mo+2.0%
Crane Square, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,524/mo
2023 average cost:$4,063/mo
Percent change:+36.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,245/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Crane Square

Recent reviews for independent living in Crane Square

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Residence at St. Peter’s in River Edge, NJ

4.5
We went with The Senior Residence at Se. Peter Apostle because they offered a comparable level of service for almost $2000 less a month. The facility is smaller with only 20 rooms, it is a former convent so you have to be ok with a small room versus some other places that had large rooms. They ...
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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Crane Square independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crane Square independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crane Square, 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 Crane Square 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 Crane Square partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Crane Square 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 Crane Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crane Square 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 Crane Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
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