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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jefferson, NJ

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Photo of Westwind Manor
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A very caring staff and engaged administrators who make a point of getting to know all the residents and trying to make them happy. My brother is in the newer wing of the facility and has a large studio...
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.
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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77 Floor plans available
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I moved my mom into Sunrise about two years ago which was the best decision I could have made. The entire staff is great and very helpful and friendly. At first, my mom was very reluctant to live there but...
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.
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Photo of Sunrise of Randolph
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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My personal experience with Sunrise is between 4.5 and five. I found the staff to be very responsive, caring, and respectful to the patients. The place looks like a hotel more than a memory care unit. It's...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Everyone and everything is great here. I'm very happy she's at Chelsea. The staff is friendly and anytime mom needs anything they are right here to help. She said the food is very good. She is seated with 3...
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.
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41 reviews
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The experience so far has been 5 stars. The staff are friendly and helpful. The care has been wonderful. They have activities everyday and even take them outside. The room is on the smaller side bc it's a...
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.
Welcome to Mt Arlington Senior Living. Mt. Arlington Senior Living sits high on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the rolling hills and wooded landscape surrounding the community. The Community is located just minutes from local shopping, restaurants, Lake Hopatcong, places of worship, and...
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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 are pleased with how mom is settling in at the Brightview Randolph. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. They are very welcoming to our family members when we come...
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.
Brightview Randolph is a senior living community located in Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, a suburb of New York. Our warm community will offer a variety of spacious apartments and floorplans just waiting for your decorative touch. Beautiful grounds and open spaces will encourage gathering...
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
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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My wife and I are very happy at this community. The staff are exceptionally friendly. The food tastes good and there is a good variety of choices. We have a nice apartment and a lot of friendly neighbors....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Franciscan Oaks is a life care retirement community located in the gentle rolling hills of Morris County, and just a short walk from the delightful town of Denville.  The nearby downtown offers specialty stores and boutiques, a multitude of restaurants, along with a charming library and...
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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.
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: 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...

Cost of independent living in Jefferson, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $5,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paterson, NJ with an average of $3,364 per month.

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

Jefferson, NJ
$5,336/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Jefferson, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,547/mo
Independent Living
$5,336/mo

Independent living costs in Jefferson, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,008/mo
Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,201/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson 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: Jefferson, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$5,336/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,978/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,547/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson, NJ:$5,336/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson, NJ:$7,978/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson, NJ:$9,547/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Jefferson, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Jefferson 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 average 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
Jefferson, NJ$4,618/mo$4,495/mo+2.7%
New Jersey$4,201/mo$4,491/mo-6.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Jefferson, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,618/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,201/mo
2023 average cost:$4,491/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Jefferson

Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson

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 ...
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Summer Hill Apartments - NO LONGER EXISTS in Wayne, NJ

5.0
Summer Hill Apartments is a very nice place, I am very pleased with it! The staff here were very friendly and very helpful throughout the whole process. They gave me all sorts of information during the tour, and had answers for any questions I asked them. After I moved in they provided me with ...
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Green Hill Retirement Community in West Orange, NJ

4.1
The staff was a mixed bag. Some caregivers were excellent others were semi attentive. The facilities were very pleasant, cleanly and the overall environment was very nice.

Jefferson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
24.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westwind Manor, Sunrise of Mountain Lakes and Sunrise of Randolph are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jefferson, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Jefferson, New Jersey. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 42% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 42% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 42% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 20% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 47% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 36% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 43% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Italian, Filipino, French, Polish, German, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Croatian, Mandarin, Romanian, and Hungarian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Sunrise of Mountain Lakes, Sunrise of Randolph, and The Chelsea at Sparta 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Sunrise of Randolph and The Chelsea at Sparta 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Westwind Manor, Sunrise of Mountain Lakes, and Sunrise of Randolph 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Westwind Manor, Sunrise of Mountain Lakes, and Sunrise of Randolph
The best independent living facilities near you in Jefferson, New Jersey are Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Sunrise of Wayne. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 42% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 42% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 42% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 20% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 47% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 36% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 43% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, Italian, Filipino, French, Polish, German, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Croatian, Mandarin, Romanian, and Hungarian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Sunrise of Mountain Lakes, Sunrise of Randolph, and The Chelsea at Sparta 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Sunrise of Randolph and The Chelsea at Sparta 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Westwind Manor, Sunrise of Mountain Lakes, and Sunrise of Randolph 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Westwind Manor, Sunrise of Mountain Lakes, and Sunrise of Randolph
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