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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Montclair, NJ
The cost of independent living in Montclair is about $6,371 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 725 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 really don't know where to begin by talking about Brandywine Living at Livingston. My mom lived in Florida, but was in need of assisted living. I was her health care surrogate and loving daughter who was...
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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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.
ROSEVILLE MANOR is located in the historic Roseville section of Newark, close to Branch Brook Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, restaurants, Route 280, Garden State Parkway and public transportation.The landmark building offers nearly 100 private, carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with elegance and Old...
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
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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
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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: 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.
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.
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
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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
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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 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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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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Heritage Estates is incredibly nice. The manager, [Removed], is very kind and attentive and the maintenance staff is always helpful. The other tenants are also friendly and sociable here, the community and...
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.
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.
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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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: 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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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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Montclair, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Montclair is $6,371 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Caldwell, NJ with an average of $6,319 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Montclair, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Montclair, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Montclair
Recent reviews for independent living in Montclair
The Brielle in Staten Island, NY
5.0
The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.
CareOne at Livingston Assisted Living
4.1
CareOne was much less expensive than the previous 2 facilities I had my mother at.
The administrative staff were also much more responsive and helped when it was needed. Especially with paying out of pocket.
I would definitely recommend CareOne to others looking.
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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Montclair independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Montclair independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Montclair, 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 Montclair 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 Montclair 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
27.8%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Montclair 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 Montclair communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.6%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
26.4%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Montclair 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 Montclair offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.2%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.4%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
15.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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