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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ
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The cost of independent living in Upper Greenwood Lake is about $6,586 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 157 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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The common facility areas are pretty clean, but could improve on cleaning of the room. We like that it is small and homey. Yes, I would recommend Brookdale to others h/e i think no matter where a loved one...
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.
Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...
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9.8
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13 reviews
This is a place full of amazing people! So many active seniors, engaged in living their lives fully, working - in large ways or small, to the best of their abilities - to make the world a better place.
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 Fellowship Community serves the needs of elder members through the various phases of aging, from living independently in apartments to needing direct, one-on-one care. Our Members are able to age in place all the way through end of life in a loving, homey environment.The Fellowship stands...
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9.5
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18 reviews
Sunrise of Franklin Lakes is always clean and kept well. They have multiple activities throughout the day to keep the residents active. The staff is friendly. We really feel that my dad is getting well taken...
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.
Located in the beautiful residential area of Bergen County, just 30 minutes from New York City, Sunrise of Franklin Lakes provides the very best in personalized care and services to seniors—including assisted living and memory care—in elegant surroundings. Our community is close to the...
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9.4
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44 reviews
The staff do lots more nice things for the residents than families know. Room size is great and Ellen, the activities person is just wonderful and creative.
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.
Mira Vie West Milford is a beautiful assisted living community located beneath the picturesque Wyanokie Mountains in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey. Our safe and secure community provides various housing options depending on personal preference, from spacious suites and studio...
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13 reviews
Staff in the EHU is exceptionally caring and seems to always have time to speak with me about my loved one. I have only eaten the food a few times and it was what I would expect in a school cafeteria. It...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Glen Arden, seniors 62 and older enjoy an active, independent lifestyle, with the assurance of available long-term care.As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Glen Arden gives you peace of mind by providing quality care as your needs change over time. This comes with the assurance that all...
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8.7
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44 reviews
All good! Nice clean place( independent living apartment). Affordable. Staff very supportive, pleasant and efficient. Processed paperwork quickly and got me in within a months time! Very pleased with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 historic Tuxedo Park, New York in the Ramapo Mountains, Elant at Tuxedo Place offers residents a refreshing retirement alternative. With 44 independent and 56 assistive living apartment homes, Tuxedo Place meets a variety of lifestyle needs and preferences. Affordable...
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My father-in-law was not planning on leaving his home but after a stroke, we realized we had to get him additional help. We brought him from Massachusetts to New York. Braemar Living has made 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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17 reviews
There are too many things to list in regards to what we like most about the community, but the staff is phenomenal. We would 100% recommend Westwind Manor to other families based on the experience we have...
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.
Westwind Manor Westwind Manor is an assisted living community that enjoys a quiet spot on the outskirts of Franklin, NJ. Our community is made up of paved paths for family walks, shaded courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy the fresh air and manicured landscaping that creates a majestic...
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My loved one was a resident at Lakeside Residential Care Home and it was a great experience. The staff was very compassionate and was on top of my loved one's medical needs. All around, Lakeside was great!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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We chose The W because out of the ones that I looked into, it was a smaller facility and we figured that would be the best fit for him. They are not allowing any visitors inside of the facility yet due to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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
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: 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
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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.
Franklin House Senior Apartments are a community for people 55 and older, located in Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklin is a beautiful town, surrounded by woods and hillsides. The landscapes in Franklin are beautiful. Residents say that the surroundings are so beautiful, that it is...
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
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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
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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Cost of independent living in Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Upper Greenwood Lake is $6,586 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sussex, NJ with an average of $6,145 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Upper Greenwood Lake
Recent reviews for independent living in Upper Greenwood Lake
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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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 ...
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Upper Greenwood Lake independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Greenwood Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Greenwood Lake, 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 Upper Greenwood Lake 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 Upper Greenwood Lake 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
23.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Greenwood Lake 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 Upper Greenwood Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Greenwood Lake, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
37.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Greenwood Lake 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 Upper Greenwood Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Fellowship Community and Van Dyk Park Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey are Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Belle Reve Senior Living Community and Juniper Village at Paramus. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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