About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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 guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Morris Plains, NJ

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Morris Plains is about $6,615 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 717 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Morristown, Staten Island and Bridgewater.

Morris Plains Independent Living Facilities | 717 Reviews

Showing 36 communities
Last Updated: 12/5/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Saint Francis Residential Community
44 Photos available
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.
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...
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.
Photo of Baldwin Oaks Apartments
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 Cheshire Home II
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, 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...
Photo of Green Briar Residential Health
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
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 Merry Heart Assisted Living, LLC
7.0
Review score
2 reviews
7.0
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
100%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Facility is clean and staff is friendly and helpful, facility is as cheerful as it can be for that type of place. Rooms are decent size. My mom has a corner room with windows so her room gets lots of light....
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
This is a HUD development. It is government run and everything is inspected every year. They are fantastic. The bad part is getting in. The wait is very long and can take up to a year and a half. The...
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.
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
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.

Cost of independent living in Morris Plains, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Morris Plains is $6,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morristown, NJ with an average of $6,667 per month.

Independent living costs in Morris Plains, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Morris Plains, NJ
$6,615/mo

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

Morris Plains, NJ
$6,615/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Morris Plains, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,456/mo
Independent Living
$6,615/mo

Independent living costs in Morris Plains, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,417/mo
Studio
$7,882/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,386/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,199/mo

Senior living costs in Morris Plains 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: Morris Plains, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMorris Plains, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,615/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$7,398/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,456/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Morris Plains, NJ:$6,615/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Morris Plains, NJ:$7,398/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Morris Plains, NJ:$7,456/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Morris Plains, NJ, over time

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

Morris Plains, NJNJ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Morris Plains, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Morris Plains 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
Morris Plains, NJ$9,186/mo$5,969/mo+53.9%
New Jersey$3,011/mo$3,119/mo-3.4%
National$2,798/mo$2,769/mo+1.0%
Morris Plains, NJ
2024 average cost:$9,186/mo
2023 average cost:$5,969/mo
Percent change:+53.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,011/mo
2023 average cost:$3,119/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,798/mo
2023 average cost:$2,769/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Morris Plains

Recent reviews for independent living in Morris Plains

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 ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

The Residence at Basking Ridge

4.5
I really did some amazing research, going to about nine facilities to find the perfect place for my mom. We are very happy with our decision at the Residence at Basking Ridge. Communication seems to be a problem, but they did just open in October so I have to be patient. Looking at the big ...
Read more

Morris Plains independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morris Plains independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Morris Plains 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 Morris Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morris Plains, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Morris Plains, CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living and Sunrise of Mountain Lakes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Morris Plains, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near Morris Plains, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Morris Plains, New Jersey are Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Harbour View Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top