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The cost of independent living in South Bound Brook is about $6,888 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 34 options. Read 581 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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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
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.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at the...
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.
The Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
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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.
AHEPA AHEPA Highland Apartments is a 55 + community in Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ. Highland Park sits on the Raritan River and encompasses ninety acre Donaldson Park. The park has picnic groves, two playgrounds, a dog park and sports fields and courts. Highland Park got it's name, in...
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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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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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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.
The Lofts at Fanwood is designed for 55+ Active Adults looking for high-end features and an abundance of space. The style of each apartment is different, but the size and number of the rooms are the same.
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Cost of independent living in South Bound Brook, NJ

The average cost of senior living in South Bound Brook is $6,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rocky Hill, NJ with an average of $5,838 per month.

Independent living costs in South Bound Brook, NJ, vs. nearby cities

South Bound Brook, NJ
$6,888/mo

Independent living costs in South Bound Brook, NJ, vs. state and national averages

South Bound Brook, NJ
$6,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in South Bound Brook, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,680/mo
Independent Living
$6,888/mo

Independent living costs in South Bound Brook, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,196/mo
Studio
$7,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,790/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,644/mo

Senior living costs in South Bound Brook 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: South Bound Brook, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Bound Brook, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,888/mo$6,339/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$7,615/mo$7,299/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$7,680/mo$7,364/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living
South Bound Brook, NJ:$6,888/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
South Bound Brook, NJ:$7,615/mo
New Jersey:$7,299/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
South Bound Brook, NJ:$7,680/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
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Independent living costs in South Bound Brook, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Bound Brook 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
South Bound Brook, NJ$5,970/mo$6,708/mo-11.0%
New Jersey$3,185/mo$3,297/mo-3.4%
National$3,103/mo$2,928/mo+6.0%
South Bound Brook, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,970/mo
2023 average cost:$6,708/mo
Percent change:-11.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,185/mo
2023 average cost:$3,297/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,103/mo
2023 average cost:$2,928/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Bound Brook

Recent reviews for independent living in South Bound Brook

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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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

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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

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.

South Bound Brook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Bound Brook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook 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 South Bound Brook 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
56.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Bound Brook 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 South Bound Brook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
53.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Bound Brook 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 South Bound Brook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
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Sunrise of Bridgewater, The Delaney of Bridgewater and Brighton Gardens of Edison are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Bound Brook, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 34 independent living facilities near South Bound Brook, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in South Bound Brook, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Brighton Gardens of Edison and The Brielle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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