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The cost of independent living in Echo Lake is about $6,932 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 100 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 Van Dyk Park Place
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9.9
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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.
When visitors come to Van Dyk Park Place, they immediately notice the friendly and pleasant surroundings here. Owned for sixty years by the Van Dyk family, our CEO, Bob Van Dyk, is dedicated to giving the highest level of care to our residents and patients alike. Park Place is decorated warmly,...
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Photo of Mira Vie West Milford
1010 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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47 reviews
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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.
Mira Vie West Milford is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...
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Photo of CareOne at Wayne
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I feel as a family member you need to address any concerns you have with the facility or staff immediately. Don't just think it will resolve itself. If the management doesn't know you have concerns they...
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.
CareOne at Wayne is an assisted living community located in Wayne, New Jersey in Passaic County and home to just over 54,000 people. Wayne is a vibrant community with lots of great shopping, stores, movies and relaxing activities. Residents can get out and take their nature walks, enjoy park-like...
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My loved one was a resident at Lakeside Residential Care Home and it was a great experience. The staff was very compassionate and was on top of my loved one's medical needs. All around, Lakeside was great!
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.
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 Pompton Lakes Senior Housing
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: 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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When I first moved in here, they had lost their food service, and they have now gotten a new chef and he is doing an outstanding job. The maintenance staff here is outstanding as well; always on call, always...
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.
Summer Hill ApartmentsThe independent living community of Summer Hill Apartments can be found in Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey. And if you’re looking for a little bit of action, Midtown Manhattan is a quick 20 miles from Wayne. This Passaic County Township boasts a population of over 54,700...
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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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Cost of independent living in Echo Lake, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Echo Lake is $6,932 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ringwood, NJ with an average of $6,706 per month.

Independent living costs in Echo Lake, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Echo Lake, NJ
$6,932/mo
$6,925/mo

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

Echo Lake, NJ
$6,932/mo
U.S. national average
$4,152/mo

Independent living costs in Echo Lake, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,324/mo
Independent Living
$6,932/mo

Independent living costs in Echo Lake, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,176/mo
Studio
$6,269/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Echo Lake 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: Echo Lake, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEcho Lake, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,932/mo$6,327/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living$7,237/mo$7,288/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$7,324/mo$7,353/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Echo Lake, NJ:$6,932/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Echo Lake, NJ:$7,237/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Echo Lake, NJ:$7,324/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Echo Lake, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Echo Lake 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.

Echo Lake, NJNJ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Echo Lake, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Echo Lake 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
Echo Lake, NJ$3,450/mo$2,773/mo+24.4%
New Jersey$3,241/mo$3,285/mo-1.3%
National$3,006/mo$2,859/mo+5.1%
Echo Lake, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,450/mo
2023 average cost:$2,773/mo
Percent change:+24.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,241/mo
2023 average cost:$3,285/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,006/mo
2023 average cost:$2,859/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Echo Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Echo Lake

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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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Glen Arden in Goshen, NY

5.0
My friends Mom lives in this community. She moved in about 7 months ago after losing her husband. She is thriving in this environment. She lives independently, has transportation if she needs it and lives amongst some really nice people. She has a better social life than I do. I had dinner ...
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Echo Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Echo Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Echo Lake, 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 Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Echo Lake, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Echo Lake, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Echo Lake 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 Echo Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Echo Lake, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.4%
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