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The cost of independent living in Jackson is about $6,595 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 433 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 Monarch Bella Terra
1616 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.2
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98 reviews
9.2
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98 reviews
5 star
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34%
3 star
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For items 1 thru 7 I would give each a 5. For #8 I would have to give it a 4 Reason is that I was told we would not receive rental increases to be a bit more than the COLA. However my very first increase...
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.
Nestled among towering trees and a quiet stream, Bella Terra is a beautiful place to call home. A rental community, residents pay no entrance or endowment fee. The monthly service fee includes fine dining, housekeeping, linen services, scheduled transportation, utilities, and building and grounds...
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Photo of The Orchards Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.0
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24 reviews
9.0
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24 reviews
5 star
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The entire staff was great and yes we would recommend The Orchard's to other families. My Dad was welcomed by a friendly staff and treated like family. Although he was only there a short time , he was well...
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.
Our beautifully designed assisted living community features a Main Street with 'shops' and adjoining 'neighborhoods'. Comprehensive services include meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and daily activities. Along with spacious, conformable living quarters, we feature numerous indoor and...
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Photo of Sunrise of Jackson
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion
8.8
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68 reviews
8.8
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68 reviews
5 star
56%
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My mother moved into Sunrise as she had just become a widow and has dementia. I needed her near me but also needed her cared for. I couldn’t be happier with our decision! My mom is SO happy and is busy all...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Brandywine The Gables by Monarch
88 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.9
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41 reviews
9.9
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41 reviews
5 star
84%
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12%
3 star
2%
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I find that everyone try's to make us comfortable, happy and at ease. Some go out of there way to help and take care of you. Most have a pleasant personality.
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine by Monarch Communities. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps...
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Photo of Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
3131 Photos available
9.6
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34 reviews
9.6
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34 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
12%
3 star
3%
2 star
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Monmouth housing give my mom a safe, healthy living and caring place. They all learned her individual personality activities and treated her arts respect while allowing for her personality to thieve for this...
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.
Monmouth Crossing is owned and operated by CentraState Healthcare System, a not-for-profit member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Network, an established health care provider that offers comprehensive acute care, physician, and community services. Monmouth Crossing's studio, one-bedroom and...
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9.5
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69 reviews
9.5
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69 reviews
5 star
38%
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37%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
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Spring Oak of Toms River is a lovely place. The staff is kind and attentive to my mom, and she likes the activities they have. Their activities are many and varied. The entry hall is spacious, and the common...
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.
Spring Oak at Toms River is an assisted living community that is located in Toms River, New Jersey. We are located in a tranquil, lovely, exquisite and charming area that our residents adore to be around. When in this area you will quickly see that it's a great place to be around and it is...
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Photo of Silverwoods Living
22 Photos available
9.4
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35 reviews
9.4
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35 reviews
5 star
40%
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43%
3 star
14%
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Silverwoods offers meal plans and when you have a family member that is not able to be mobile. Letting the family know that there is a charge to deliver the meals to that family member. The food is very good
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Silverwoods you'll have all the features and services you'll need to enjoy the independent lifestyle you deserve. With no entry or endowment fees, one low monthly fee covers all of the following: Silverwoods offers ground-level apartments featuring ...Choice of five different floor...
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Photo of Brandywine Howell by Monarch
1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
31 reviews
8.9
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31 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
6%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
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At Brandywine in Howell: All 8 categories I would rate a 5 for each one! My husband is very happy and SAFE here. The physical therapist is absolutely wonderful! Oh, YES we would recommend this community to...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine by Monarch Communities. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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8.9
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5 reviews
8.9
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5 reviews
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The staff are great and willing to help with anything! They have different apartment sizes for different prices. I would recommend Harrogate to others looking.
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.
This is a CCRC community meaning they are a "buy in" community. The buy in is dependent upon the size of apartment they choose as well as the type of contract the individual signs with Harrogate. Lowest is $57,000 and can go up to $532,000.
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Photo of Westlake Mews
33 Photos available
1.0
Review score
6 reviews
1.0
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6 reviews
5 star
0%
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50%
3 star
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Thank you for finding a place for Mom!!!!I was really happy when I went there for the first time I was very relax seeing my mom very happy we're she was and a place she called her home.It felt like a hotel...
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.
Westlake Mews is an independent senior apartment community.  We are surrounded by a beautiful park like setting in Jackson, NJ.  At Westlake Mews we go out of our way to make you feel right at home!
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Photo of Hearthstone Estates
88 Photos available
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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My sister was a resident for close to 4 years and I was so happy about the quality of service and care that she got while there. The staff was well trained and caring from the bottom to the top. I highly...
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.
Hearthstone Estates is a quiet assisted living community located in a suburban section of Lakewood, NJ. The city of Lakewood is located in Ocean County and home to about 92,000 people. Lakewood is a bustling area where residents can go to movies and shows, run errands and do their shopping, or...
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This is a clean, friendly and safe environment. There is trivia, music, and more activities for the residents to participate in. The staff are good at trying to engage the residents. They are easy to...
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.
Complete Care at the Havens provides assistance to seniors who have difficulty performing one or more every day activities such as bathing or toileting. Our helping hand allows them to regain normalcy without losing their sense of independence and self-esteem. The havens lovely one story...
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The staff was fine and very nice at Magnolia Gardens. Communication with the family was good via phone and email. Mom was in hospice for the last 2 years and Medicaid since June and they did keep her in a...
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.
Magnolia Gardens is owned and operated by the Lapid Family. At the center of everything we do is one philosophy: 'Treat each client like they are a member of our family.' Our team is comprised of individuals who take our philosophy to heart. With our knowledge, experience, talent and motivation,...
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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.
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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44 Photos available
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.
The Lakewood Courtyard's kitchen, under strict rabbinical supervision, provides three glatt kosher meals daily, as well as Shabbos and Yom Tov Seudos.
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Jackson, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Jackson is $6,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Dix, NJ with an average of $5,126 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jackson, NJ vs. nearby cities

Jackson, NJ
$6,595/mo
$6,772/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jackson, NJ vs. the state and national average

Jackson, NJ
$6,595/mo
U.S. national average
$4,103/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Jackson vs. other types of senior living

$7,524/mo
Independent Living
$6,595/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Jackson, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,788/mo
Studio
$5,162/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,592/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Jackson over time

Jackson, NJNJ stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Jackson

Recent reviews for independent living in Jackson

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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Senior Living Residences Marlboro in Morganville, NJ

5.0
Our mom moved to The Chelsea at Marlboro a few months ago and her experience has been terrific! We are so happy that the staff has made her really feel like she has a new home. Her apartment is clean and spacious. She enjoys the meals and the activities. We feel comfortable knowing that if we ...
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Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

5.0
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.

Jackson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jackson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jackson, 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 Jackson 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 Jackson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jackson, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Jackson 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 Jackson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jackson, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jackson 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 Jackson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jackson, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
46.5%
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The Villas of Holmdel, Brandywine The Gables by Monarch and Sunrise of Lincroft are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jackson, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Jackson, New Jersey. See the full list.

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

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