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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Layton, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Layton is about $5,757 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 366 options. Read 4282 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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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.
The Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Saint Francis Residential Community, a non profit, senior living community, located in Denville, NJ in the heart of Morris County, provides comfortable, safe and affordable living that is free from worry. We recently celebrated our 125th year. We offer living with assistance. Medication...
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My wife and I are very happy at this community. The staff are exceptionally friendly. The food tastes good and there is a good variety of choices. We have a nice apartment and a lot of friendly neighbors....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
Franciscan Oaks is a life care retirement community located in the gentle rolling hills of Morris County, and just a short walk from the delightful town of Denville.  The nearby downtown offers specialty stores and boutiques, a multitude of restaurants, along with a charming library and...
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.
You and your loved ones will feel confident that you are safe, happy, and well taken care of at Victoria Mews. Your days will be filled with good friends and good times, and your evenings will be filled with rest and relaxation. Please visit us ......our door is always open! We know how important...
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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.
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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 over twenty years we have been proud to present this unique concept in assisted living and independent living for older adults, in a beautiful country setting. It is our aim to provide you with the services and programs you need to maintain independent, dignified living. Our staff is...
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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.
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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: 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.
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: 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.
Photo of Vail Manor
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: 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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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
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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: 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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This facility is lovely and the staff are friendly and helpful. Before Covid, I visited my friend, who is a resident, every week. She has been so much happier since she moved in. The activities are good and...
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.
Spring Hills at Morristown is a unique residence designed to foster a productive and healthy lifestyle for those choosing to live in an assisted living environment. Our friendly, caring and professional staff is highly trained to meet the special needs of all the residents at Spring Hills. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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.
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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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
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Layton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Layton is $5,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookfield, NJ with an average of $4,003 per month.

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

Layton, NJ
$5,757/mo
$6,148/mo

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

Layton, NJ
$5,757/mo
U.S. national average
$4,107/mo

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

$6,583/mo
Independent Living
$5,757/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,041/mo
Studio
$7,124/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,252/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,778/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Layton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Layton

Recent reviews for independent living in Layton

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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Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

Westwind Manor in Franklin, NJ

4.3
I would definitely recommend Westwind. The staff is great and treat my father, and me when visiting, like family. They are always available to take my calls and provide updates on his condition. They are responsive to his needs and very patient with him. My 3 rating on the meals is based solely ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and responsive staff. Many reviews mention the staff's attentiveness towards residents' needs, with several families expressing gratitude towards staff members for their helpfulness and quick response to emergencies. At Arbor Terrace Teaneck, the staff's dedication is evident in their efforts to ensure residents' s ...
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Friendly and caring community atmosphere. Residents and families often comment on the friendly and caring atmosphere in the community. At Traditions of Hanover, the welcoming environment allows residents to make new friends and feel at home. The sense of community extends to regular activities and events, bringing everyone together.
Independence with assistance when needed. Some reviews highlight the importance of preserving residents' independence while also providing assistance when needed. At Thrive at Montvale, for example, a helpful suggestion from the community relations person led to the implementation of an automated pill dispenser, allowing a resident to ...
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Varied activities for residents. Activities catering to residents' diverse interests are a key feature in several reviews. At Traditions of Hanover, the wide range of activities keeps residents engaged and active. Some communities offer outings to museums, plays, and concerts, while others host on-site events like wine tastin ...
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Beautiful and clean facilities. Numerous reviews praise the cleanliness and attractiveness of the facilities. At Sterling Heights, the beautiful surroundings add to the overall appeal of the community, making it an enjoyable place to live. The cleanliness and upkeep of the community are important factors in creating a positi ...
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Personalized and compassionate care. Personalized care tailored to individual residents' needs is a common theme in several reviews. At Drum Hill Senior Living, the kindness and expertise of the director went above and beyond in providing valuable insights and recommendations for a potential resident. The care provided at Atria ...
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Layton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Layton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Layton, 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 Layton 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 Layton 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
28.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Layton 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 Layton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Layton 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 Layton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.6%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.2%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Hanover, The Gardens of Green Ridge and Yorktown Assisted Living Residence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Layton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 366 independent living facilities near Layton, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Layton, New Jersey are Traditions of Hanover, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Twin Cedar Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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