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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pennington, NJ
The cost of independent living in Pennington is about $5,192 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 288 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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My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington! We are a leading provider of quality care and services for older adults and their families. Brandywine Senior Living at Pennington is an assisted living community designed to provide elegant living for older adults who desire an...
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The staff at the Birches is compassionate and friendly towards my mom in the memory care unit. They meet mom 'Where she is" each day. If she doesn't won't to change into clothes, they encourage her but never...
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 Birches at Newtown in Newtown, PA offer the ideal setting for your senior living community. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra security you want you're in the right place. You'll be able to get as much...
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9.8
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31 reviews
Facility is a perfect size, small enough to be able to walk around and not too big that it's overwhelming. Staff is very, very, very, friendly. They always seem to know everyone's name and are truly...
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 an inspiring senior living community located right on the campus of Penn Medicine-Princeton Health in downtown Plainsboro. Nestled moments away from the prestigious Princeton University, the world-class McCarter Theatre Center, the Institute for Advanced Studies, Palmer Square, and...
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19 reviews
My mom joined the family of residents at The Lambertville Estate several months ago. In a word, I can only characterize the experience as “outstanding”. Of course, the decision to move our mom into a care...
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 Lambertville Estate is located in beautiful Lambertville, NJ. We sit on 20 acres of serene land, with trees all around and a creek right in our back yard.The Estate is an 11 bedroom contemporary home, with a max capacity of just 15 residents. Each room has it's own unique feel and the right...
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9.3
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46 reviews
We are so pleased with CareOne Hamilton and the difference it has made in our mom’s life. From the moment she moved in, the caring and experienced staff made her feel welcome and secure. Her happiness 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.
CareOne Assisted Living at Hamilton is centrally located in beautiful Hamilton, New Jersey, situated on a 7-acre picturesque wooded campus. We are local to shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment venues. Our residents enjoy beautiful private apartments, abundant activities and customized...
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19 reviews
[name removed] has been a great asset taking care of my dad. She is caring and checks in on him multiple times a day. Goes above and beyond. They have mutual respect for each other. So glad she's someone...
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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13 reviews
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.
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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68 reviews
What our family liked the most about Sunrise of Lower Makefield was the staff. The staff was great and the facility was excellent plus nearby. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this...
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.
Sunrise Senior Living of Lower Makefield offers individualized care in a cozy and private atmosphere, located in Morrisville, Pennsylvania . Sunrise Senior Living of Lower Makefield's accessible location to the nearby city of Yardley makes travel easy to nearby historical attractions including...
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31 reviews
My brother has lived here for a number of years. I am happy to say that he has been very happy and well cared for during his stay. The staff has been very friendly and attentive and there have been many...
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.
Within a campus of continued care, transitions are easy to meet your current needs. Whether you are here for a brief stay or if you're calling The Pavilions 'home', we want you to feel comfortable and as independent as possible. Your level of activity depends on your ability and interest,...
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12 reviews
I toured several places and I found Juniper to be the best match for my mother. The staff has been more than helpful getting her moved in and acclimated to her new life. When I went on the tour with [name...
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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5 reviews
This is a wonderful place. The community is clean, and has a friendly atmosphere. My loved one is able to still be in independent living. The staff communication has been great and they are quick to...
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.
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...
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It is a good place could use some more cleaning and better rooms. They do care about the patients and very nice to them. They are on top of most things. I am not to sure on the games and could use some...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Caring, homelike, family-focused.' These are just a few of the words that residents and their loved ones have used to describe Pickering Manor, a non-profit, 5-Star facility with a 50+ year history of excellent care for seniors. Located just blocks from historic Newtown Borough in Bucks County,...
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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.
Hopewell Gardens is the most attractive and affordable over 55 senior community in Mercer County. We now have limited availability on 1 & 2 BR apartments. These apartments will not last at these prices.Leasing office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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: 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.
We provide safe housing for high functioning clients that are unable to live alone in the community.
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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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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.
D’Youville Manor Assisted Living is a continuing reflection of the warmth and hospitality, which has the hallmark of Marguerite D’Youville, the founders of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart. D’Youville Manor offers you a better way….in a dignified and caring community where life becomes easier...
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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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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...
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I need to place my husband in an assisted living facility as a respite stay as I went away on business. He recently just had a knee replacement and I could not leave him alone, he needed around-the-clock...
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.
At Brandywine Serenade at Princeton, we understand that your privacy and independence are to be respected and your possessions are to be treasured. Whether you choose to live in our elegant studio apartment, our one bedroom with den, or our stately two-bedroom suite, you are encouraged to bring...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Pennington, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Pennington is $5,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frenchtown, NJ with an average of $4,592 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pennington, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pennington, NJ vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Pennington
Recent reviews for independent living in Pennington
The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ
5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.
Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA
4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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The Solana Doylestown in Warrington, PA
4.0
I have to say that I have no complaints with any area of The Solana Doylestown, my dad is happy there in every way. But he is still very self sufficient and driving, which makes a huge difference. He has no levels of care right now because he does not need it, so I am just a visitor at the ...
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Pennington independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pennington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pennington, 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 Pennington 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 Pennington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pennington, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Pennington 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 Pennington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pennington, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pennington 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 Pennington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pennington, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.6%
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The Birches at Newtown, Maplewood at Princeton and Oxford Crossings are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pennington, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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