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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Howell, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Howell is about $6,655 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 896 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 The Pines at Tinton Falls
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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, 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.
Welcome to All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls. Our newly-constructed residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel. Understanding that your loved one is aging can be tough. During this time, a lot of thoughts can come to mind, ranging from quality of life...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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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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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
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.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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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.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.
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Me and my loved one really likes this community. It is very beautiful and 2 stories. My loved one is very,very pleased here. The only ting that I would like to see is some sort of activities for the...
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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.
Family owned and operated for 21 years, we offer an experienced staff plus a history of rent increases that will comfort you. Prime 3 acre location near parks, churches, Spring Lake boardwalk and town shopping. No entrance fee, just an all-inclusive monthly payment that includes 3 meals a day,...
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Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...
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Cost of independent living in Howell, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Howell is $6,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shrewsbury, NJ with an average of $6,182 per month.

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

Howell, NJ
$6,655/mo

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

Howell, NJ
$6,655/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$7,653/mo
Independent Living
$6,655/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,235/mo
Studio
$6,779/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,216/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,205/mo

Senior living costs in Howell 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: Howell, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHowell, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,655/mo$6,339/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$7,619/mo$7,297/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$7,653/mo$7,364/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Howell, NJ:$6,655/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Howell, NJ:$7,619/mo
New Jersey:$7,297/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Howell, NJ:$7,653/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Howell, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Howell 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Howell, NJ$3,507/mo$3,174/mo+10.5%
New Jersey$4,037/mo$3,405/mo+18.5%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Howell, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,507/mo
2023 average cost:$3,174/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,037/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Howell

Recent reviews for independent living in Howell

Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

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We had a good tour experience with Rose Hill Assited Living. They were a second floor only full care facility. No access to outside unless family takes them out. They were all very friendly people, but we just liked the layout of a different facility better for our loved ones needs.

Howell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howell, 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 Howell 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 Howell 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
48.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Howell 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 Howell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
48.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howell 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 Howell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.5%
46.4%
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Brandywine Howell by Monarch, Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living and Brandywine The Gables by Monarch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Howell, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near Howell, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Howell, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Spring Oak of Toms River. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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