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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Upper Saddle River, NJ

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The cost of independent living in Upper Saddle River is about $7,160 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 1043 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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Opportunities for worship of different religions. Opportunities for outings to restaurants and stores. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families base don the experience so far.
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.
The Promenade at Chestnut Ridge is conveniently located in the village of Chestnut Ridge in Rockland County, New York. This lovely community enjoys proximity to the Garden State Parkway, the Palisades Parkway, the New York State Thruway and the Tappan Zee Bridge, making for easy travel to and...
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I would say yes, we would recommend Fountainview at College Road based on the experience we have had so far. It is quite nice. I think that someone who is looking for independence with less responsibility...
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.
FountainView at College Road is Rockland's County's premier residential retirement community with spacious private apartments with services and amenities for independent service. The Springs features Assisted Living and is especially designed for residents who can benefit from more personal...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Residence at Park Ridge and most everything has been good for her at this facility. Based on her experience so far, I would recommend this facility to others!
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.
Extraordinary Healthcare with Incomparable Elegance' The Atrium Health Group is focused on providing the highest quality care for each person in every stage of senior life. At the Park Ridge Campus we are pleased to be able to offer a continuum of care one just one property. With Mill Pond...
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What we like the most about The Bristal at Waldwick is - Cheerful modern décor, good food with choices, excellent staff on all levels and programs, nightly feature films, attentive care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 residential neighborhood in northern Bergen County, Atria Waldwick is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of private suite, one- and two- bedroom...
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After living in Barnegat for twenty seven years it was time for me and my wife to move somewhere closer to our children. Let me back up a moment . It was our children that found Brandywine Living . To tell...
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.
Brandywine Mahwah is setting a new benchmark for senior living in Bergen County. With soaring ceilings, sun-drenched interiors, and brand-new renovations throughout, our community blends modern luxury with the warmth of home. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to deliver comfort,...
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The community is usually clean. The staff is awesome and my dad loves them. He likes the activities they have available for the residents to participate in as well. We do think Hillcrest Residence At...
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.
The best of both worlds: independent living with friends close by. Hillcrest Residence independent living on Christian Health Care Center's campus in Bergen County, NJ, was created for seniors who are in good health and want to maintain their independence, but also find comfort in knowing that...
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Esplanade at Palisades is an excellent place, and the staff are wonderful. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. She loves it at the...
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.
The Esplanade at Palisades is a beautiful and affordable senior community located on a lovely 22 acre campus in Rockland County. We are in close proximity to New York City, Bergen and Westchester Counties. Here, residents can retain their independence and privacy while also enjoying the peace of...
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My mother moved here last June, several months after my father passed away. It was a big move because she had been living on the West Coast since the 1960s, but her remaining close family now reside on the...
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.
The Senior Residence at St. Peter the Apostle is an affordable independent senior living community located in a beautiful neighborhood setting in River Edge, NJ. Located on the campus of St. Peter the Apostle Church and adjacent to a Van Saun county park, The Senior Residence is a small...
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It has been a great experience for my father here. The staff is always friendly and very helpful. There is always great activities to enhance the residents life here.
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
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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.
With all the galleries and shops located in and around Atria Chestnut Ridge, it's a wonder that we ever see our residents at all. From tree-lined streets to the artisan community of Nyack, the local atmosphere plays an active role in the lives of everyone within our community. But more...
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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: 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
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: 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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The Spring Valley Rest Home is a most beautiful and wonderful place to call home. I know that is true because I live here. The accommodations and food here are excellent. But the best part of this home is...
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
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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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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.
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, 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.
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: 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.
Senior Living is Coming to Orangeburg, New YorkImagine waking up each morning in a beautiful new community that overlooks sparkling Lake Tappan, full of lively residents, and with a complete list of events you can choose from each day. Maybe you’ll choose to take a fitness class or go for a walk....
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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, 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 Longview Assisted Living Residence provides personalized care in a secure community that supports and fosters each individual’s maximum level of independence. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse...

Cost of independent living in Upper Saddle River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Upper Saddle River is $7,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrington Park, NJ with an average of $6,495 per month.

Independent living costs in Upper Saddle River, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Upper Saddle River, NJ
$7,160/mo
$7,085/mo

Independent living costs in Upper Saddle River, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Upper Saddle River, NJ
$7,160/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Upper Saddle River, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$8,080/mo
Independent Living
$7,160/mo

Independent living costs in Upper Saddle River, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,073/mo
Studio
$7,007/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,910/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,417/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Saddle River 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: Upper Saddle River, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Saddle River, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$7,160/mo$6,339/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$7,986/mo$7,299/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$8,080/mo$7,364/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Upper Saddle River, NJ:$7,160/mo
New Jersey:$6,339/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Saddle River, NJ:$7,986/mo
New Jersey:$7,299/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Upper Saddle River, NJ:$8,080/mo
New Jersey:$7,364/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
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Independent living costs in Upper Saddle River, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Upper Saddle River 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
Upper Saddle River, NJ$3,538/mo$4,013/mo-11.8%
New Jersey$3,245/mo$2,975/mo+9.1%
National$2,867/mo$2,807/mo+2.2%
Upper Saddle River, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,538/mo
2023 average cost:$4,013/mo
Percent change:-11.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,245/mo
2023 average cost:$2,975/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,807/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Upper Saddle River

Recent reviews for independent living in Upper Saddle River

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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Westchester Center for Independent and Assisted Living Program in Yonkers, NY

4.0
My father in law is doing okay here at this community, he is still adjusting, but they are caring for him well. We do feel comfortable with his move to this community, it is a nice place. [Removed] is amazing. She was great to work with, she was very helpful, and understanding. The front desk ...
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Fountainview at College Road in Monsey, NY

4.2
I received helpful and friendly service from both the staff and administration. The facility is clean and secure, the grounds are well kept, there are numerous activities and services available on premises, and free bus service to local businesses. For independent living, it's a very good fit ...
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Upper Saddle River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Saddle River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Saddle River, 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 Saddle River 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 Saddle River 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
48.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Saddle River 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 Saddle River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Saddle River, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
43.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Saddle River 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 Saddle River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
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Brighton Gardens of Saddle River, Van Dyk Park Place and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 64 independent living facilities near Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey are Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Atria Woodlands and Harbour View Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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