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Senior housing types near Cranford, New Jersey
Atria Cranford
10 Jackson Drive, Cranford, NJ
Conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway, down the road from Rahway River Park, Atria Cranford has served Union County families for more than 20 years. A friendly, tenured staff – including more than 60 employees with over a decade of experience at the community – is available 24/7....
The Chelsea at Fanwood
295 South Ave., Fanwood, NJ
The Chelsea offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops, restaurants,...
Bethany Residence
401 Rutgers Ave., Hillside, NJ
The Society House
328 E Mt. Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ
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Park Lane at Sea View
460 N Brielle Ave, Staten Island, NY
Park Lane at Sea View sets a new standard in independent living for seniors. Set in a lushly landscaped, park-like setting, Park Lane features two meticulously restored landmark buildings boasting every modern amenity and convenience. Our unique suite of services allows residents to customize...
The Chelsea at Warren
274 King George Rd, Warren, NJ
The Chelsea at Warren offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. The Chelsea offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops,...
The Delaney of Bridgewater (Opening Early 2021)
310 Chimney Rock Rd, Bound Brook, NJ
Horizon Manor North Residential Healthcare Facility
73 Overlook Road, Montclair, NJ
A beautiful Victorian Home in lovely Upper Montclair with Tudors and old oaks as your neighbors. Spacious Veranda for quiet chats overlooking well maintained properties. 18th Century appointed private and...
Brookdale Battery Park City
455 North End Avenue, New York, NY
Brookdale Battery Park is the premiere senior living and assisted living community in New York, New York. With a prime location in Manhattan, Brookdale Battery Park offers upscale senior living right on the Hudson River, near the Statue of Liberty. Manhattan is often called the economic and...
Dove's Haven
351 Myrtle St, Cliffwood Beach, NJ
Laurel Circle
100 Monroe St, Bridgewater, NJ
Discover Laurel Circle – full-service senior living in Bridgewater, NJ, with a unique personality and a distinct spirit. Enjoy a convenient, maintenance-free lifestyle with:-Plentiful services and amenities-An unmatched, flexible monthly dining plan-An engaging schedule of resident-organized...
Hudson Hills
3505 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ
Hudson Hills Senior Living invites residents to a home of endless possibilities, growth and comfort. Residents choose from spacious studio, one and two bedroom apartments and live a maintenance-free lifestyle. All daily amenities are included in this North Bergen, New Jersey Independent Living...
Signature Senior Living
631 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
At Signature Senior Living we provide our residents with a wide array of services and amenities to meet each individuals needs while providing a safe and pleasant environment.. We have beautiful rooms to accommodate every budget, starting with semi-privates, privates and even one bedroom...
Ateret Avot
1410 East 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Ateret Avot is a luxurious Jewish independent living community located in historic Brooklyn, New York. This community is located in Kings County. Our mission is to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of Orthodox Jewish seniors in a luxurious environment, enhanced by the warmth and...
Arbor Terrace Middletown
1800 NJ-35, Middletown, NJ
Arbor Terrace Middletown offers the best in senior living in New Jersey's beautiful town of Middletown. You'll find all the comforts of home with the amenities of a retirement community at Arbor Terrace. Leave behind the worries of home ownership and enjoy a vibrant community of peers and...
All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough
351 Route 206, Hillsborough Township, NJ
All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough works hard every day to create the best assisted living experience possible for our residents and their families. We believe that every resident, and every staff member, is a vital part of our extended family and we are dedicated to proving affordable...
Arbor Terrace Teaneck
600 Frank W. Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ
Arbor Terrace Teaneck provides the highest quality of independent living in the Teaneck, New Jersey area. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention tailored to where they are and what they need most. At Arbor Terrace Teaneck, both residents and their families enjoy peace...
The Senior Residence at St. Peter the Apostle
415 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ
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...
The Chelsea at Shrewsbury
515 Shrewsbury Ave, Shrewsbury, NJ
Located in vibrant Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, The Chelsea At Shrewsbury offers personalized Assisted Living in studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. Our Country Cottage provides a safe, pleasant and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments. Our...
Atria Waldwick NOW OPEN
245 Wyckoff Ave, Waldwick, NJ
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...
The Villas of Manalapan
289 Gordons Corner Rd, Manalapan, NJ
The Villas is a boutique, luxury senior living community located in Manalapan, New Jersey that is uniquely focused on healthy living, flexible living options and highly coordinated care. The Villas has truly redefined the retirement experience.The Villas offers Independent Living, Assisted...
Sunrise of Cresskill
3 Tenakill Park Drive East, Cresskill, NJ
About Sunrise of CresskillCommunity & Location Highlights:•Sunrise of Cresskill, NJ, offers a range of Bergen County senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays•Shopping and recreation, including swimming, are less than a mile...
Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc.
3 Mosquis Trl, Oak Ridge, NJ
Mattison Crossing at Manalapan Avenue
93 Manalapan Avenue, Freehold, NJ
Mattison Crossing, an assisted living community, provides a full range of services that promote the optimum level of comfort, security and a home like environment. Mattison Crossing offers a variety of apartments to fit your individual lifestyle. All apartments are equipped with sprinklers and...
Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers
537 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY
A charming neighborhood setting combined with a location convenient to the fabulous attractions of Manhattan and Westchester County. Located in Westchester County, Classic Residence is close to the historic attractions and cultural allure of Manhattan. #800-S-124 Memory Support #800-F-979
Allendale Community for Senior Living
85 Harreton Road, Allendale, NJ
The Allendale Community for Senior Living is Bergen County's premier continuum-of-care facility, comprised of three separate residences: The Atrium for residential living, Carlton Court for assisted living and the Allendale Nursing Home. This family-owned and operated community has earned a...
Nautilus Hotel
2001 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, NY
By the sea...amidst the South Shore's most prestigious oceanfront residential community is The Nautilus Hotel. Designed in the tradition of a grand resort hotel. The Nautilus Hotel offers an enriched, carefree lifestyle for discerning, senior adults. Located on the boardwalk in Atlantic Beach,...
Bentley Commons at Paragon Village
425-427 Route 46 East, Hackettstown, NJ
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
The Esplanade at Palisades
640 Oak Tree Road, Palisades, NY
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...
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley
1627 Route 517, Hackettstown, NJ
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
Garito Manor Senior Residence
180 Union Ave, New Rochelle, NY
Garito Manor offers unfurnished spacious studio and one bedroom apartments; Garito Manor is a retirement residence with services but without the medical component. Our all-inclusive monthly fee includes: Rent, utilities and the following package of services: two (2) meals per day (lunch and...
Chelsea at Bald Eagle
197 Cahill Cross Road, West Milford, NJ
The Chelsea at Bald Eagle 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...
Fountainview at College Road
2000 Fountainview Dr., Monsey, NY
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...
Allegria at Ocean Grove
70 Stockton Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ
Allegria At Ocean Grove offers outstanding quality care in a home-like atmosphere that promotes health and wellbeing. Our dedicated professionals treat each and every resident like family. We invite you to come see our facility and find out just what makes us so special!At Allegria at Ocean Grove...
Atria Woodlands
1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY
At Atria Woodlands, you'll find an array of services and amenities to help you enjoy life and stay connected with your community. Whether it's a leisurely breakfast in the bistro, a workout in our state-of-the-art fitness center, or a stimulating educational seminar, you can be as busy or relaxed...
The Amsterdam at Harborside
300 East Overlook, Port Washington, NY
The Amsterdam at Harborside, the first and only true life care community in Nassau County, opened in September, 2010 and is located on the North Shore of Long Island, adjacent to the Harbor Links Golf Course and Bar Beach and a 38 minute train ride to NYC. The community offers gracious, vibrant...
United Methodist Communities Bristol Glen a CCRC
200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ
Atria on Roslyn Harbor
100 Landing Road, Roslyn, NY
Atria on Roslyn Harbor is an independent senior living community in Roslyn, New York on Long Island. This luxury senior housing community has all the amenities of a resort retreat. The elegant Atria on Roslyn Harbor gives residents the freedom to explore diverse interests. Conveniently located on...
Homestead at Hamilton
2560 Kuser Road, Hamilton Township, NJ
Bella Terra
2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson, NJ
Nestled among towering trees and a quiet stream, Bella Terra is a beautiful place to call home. A rental community, residents pay no entrance or endowment fee. The monthly service fee includes fine dining, housekeeping, linen services, scheduled transportation, utilities, and building and grounds...
Promenade at Tuxedo Place
40 Hospital Rd, Tuxedo Park, NY
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...
Sunrise of East Meadow
1555 Glen Curtis Boulevard, East Meadow, NY
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...
Luther Arms Apartments
323 S Broad Street, Trenton, NJ
Located in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, Luther Arms Apartments offers an opportunity for affordable senior housing to residents. Consisting of 149 assisted rental units, Luther Arms Apartments provides rental subsidies, allowing a resident to pay 30 percent of his income for rent. Luther...
Little Haven Rest Home
47 Lincoln Ave, Lambertville, NJ
Little Haven Rest Home is an independent living community located in the quaint town of Lambertville, New Jersey, just off Highway 29 and a few blocks from the Delaware River and Holcombe Island. The area is part of Hunterdon County and is perfect for peaceful living, and residents here enjoy the...
The Clare Estate
201 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ
The Clare Estate Assisted Living in Bordentown, New Jersey is a truly unique and luxurious senior residential community nestled amid 10 acres of fully restored and modernized historic buildings, natural spaces and gardened lawns. The Clare Estate blends the restored former monastery of the...
The Club at Briarcliff Manor
25 Scarborough Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY
Unsurpassed luxury meets modern living in a community that is reimagining care. Experience the pinnacle of sophistication and service at The Club at Briarcliff Manor, New York’s premier senior living community. Enjoy life in an upscale setting with top-tier service and amenities from a...
Atria Rye Brook
1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of Independent, Assisted and Memory Care Communities. Approximately 180 locations in twenty eight states and seven Canadian provinces; we are the choice for over twenty one hundred seniors. Our vibrant communities enhance the lifestyle of our seniors so...
Harrogate a CCRC
400 Locust St, Lakewood, NJ
At Harrogate, you’ll have a newfound freedom to enjoy everything our 52-acre retirement community has to offer. You’ll have ample opportunity to tap into your new and rekindled interests – something we call Harrogatunity! And your future health care worries-including skilled nursing and...
Atria On The Hudson
321 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
Welcome to Atria on the Hudson, the next generation in thoughtful, purposeful community living for seniors. It's much more than a place to live; it's a safe, inviting community to call home. Atria on the Hudson is the newly renovated fourth member of the Atria family in Westchester County — which...
Friends Village
331 Lower Dolington Road, Newtown, PA
Friends Village is an independent living community in the beautiful city of Newtown, PA. This community offers a great place to live for those who are seeking a safe and comfortable home in a park-like setting. Newtown is a part of Bucks County, and it provides much to do and see. Residents and...
Cranford, New Jersey
Independent Living
For seniors who desire to live primarily without assistance but wish for the convenience of having their household chores maintained by professionalls, an Independent Living Community could be the perfect fit. Daily needs such as housekeeping and meal planning are taken care of, which provides seniors more free time to live their lives as they wish. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy the opportunity to be among peers, in a community with others of similar age groups and interests. Within the individual units, residents have access to a private living space and a full kitchen, and can even live with a partner if they choose. While policies vary between communities, a number of residences allow pets as well. If medical or nursing support is desired, residents may always enlist the services of independent caregivers. There are a variety of advantages and expenditures to keep in mind while selecting an independent living community. It is important to figure out if these amenities are covered in your service plan: initial assessment fee, Waiting list deposit, meals, utilities, wellness program, housekeeping, transportation, and field trips. The amenities associated with independent living include game/TV room, fitness center & swimming pool, healthcare center, golf course, security guards, transportation, concierge services, and private rental hall.
Demographics and Values
In Cranford, 5.9% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. Based on gender, 48.9% are male and 51.1% are female. The median age of Cranford is 43 years old. Out of the total population of Cranford, 7.9% consider themselves widows, 9.8% have some form of disability, 2.3% live in poverty, and 69.6% participate in the labor force. Currently, the population of Cranford consists of 23,972 people. Cranford has a population density of 1,914 people per square mile. Demographically, Cranford is 2.8% black, 89.3% white, 1.3% mixed race, 10.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American, 3.4% other or not specified, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 3.1% Asian. Of the population of Cranford 20.1% have a high-school diploma, 21.0% have a graduate degree, and 52.7% have a college degree.
Cost of Living
The location in which a community is based might have a major effect on the cost of care. Cost of living is a major factor in determining which care choice meets the needs of your family. The rent burden for Cranford is around 20.6% of the average monthly income. Cranford has a median home value of $463,723 and the median cost of rent is around $2,311 per month per month.
State Information
An overview of New Jersey
Residents of New Jersey enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 13th in the United States. New Jersey is ranked 12th in quality of life and 6th in healthcare. The state of New Jersey has a cost of living index of 122.5 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 109.5 and a housing index rating of 163.1. There are 82 general hospitals and 119 health centers that provide care for 8,928,542 New Jersey residents. Morristown Medical Center, Deborah Heart And Lung Center, and Saint Clare’s Hospital/Denville Campus are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state.
Social demographics of the state
The state of New Jersey ranks 4th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In New Jersey, 30% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 40. In terms of religious values, 35% of New Jersey’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 6,114 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-13%, Mainline Protestant-12%, and Historically Black Protestant-6%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-6%, Muslim-3%, and Hindu-3%. In New Jersey there are 178 masonic lodges. During the latest presidential election, 41% voted for the Republican candidate while 55% voted for the Democratic candidate.
State-wide weather information
During the summer, the average temperature in New Jersey is around 73F. The average high summer temperature is around 88F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 54F during the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in New Jersey drops to around 33F. The average high winter temperature is around 47F in the month of December. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 15F during the month of January. On average, the state receives 3.94 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 5.51 inches. The average humidity across the state is 69%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of September at around 72%. On average, New Jersey has an air quality index rating of around 41.4 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of July with a rating of around 52.9 AQI. While residents of New Jersey mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in New Jersey can include hurricanes and floods.
Wildlife to be found in New Jersey
The state of New Jersey has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of mountain royal, red maple, floating heart, and candy’s lobelia. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the beaver, the woodchuck, the canada geese, or the eastern cottontail. The state animal of New Jersey is the horse.
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