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The cost of independent living in The Orchards is about $5,404 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 368 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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Photo of Maplewood at Princeton
2525 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
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34 reviews
9.6
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34 reviews
5 star
76%
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18%
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My mom has a rare disease Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This involves very complicated 24/7 care and Maplewood can provide this in a 5 star facility!
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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2020 Photos available
9.4
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21 reviews
9.4
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21 reviews
5 star
61%
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24%
3 star
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They are wonderful and my mother is safe and cared for. Everything you want for a 96 year old person! Safe, warm and comfortable. You sent me there for a tour... prettiest facility and best salesperson.
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.
Explore luxurious senior living options for assisted living and memory care at The Remington of Yardley. This community in Yardley, Pennsylvania, offers a vibrant environment near interesting shopping and dining options as well as health care centers for quick access to medical care.Community...
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9.3
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14 reviews
9.3
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14 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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My parents are in Independent living. The place is (Volante) is very clean and the entire staff is friendly and professional. You can feel the caring nature of all employees. Food is ok and improving every...
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.
We area an Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in Hamilton New Jersey. We have been a staple of the community since 2017. This is the best place for your loved one to come and age in place, we offer a range of services and amenities and care! Please give us a...
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9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The staff at CareOne saved my dads life. They really care and are invested in his wellness. It's worth the money to know he is safe and thriving. Room sizes are perfect, they have a lot of events and...
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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9.1
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14 reviews
9.1
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14 reviews
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I am honestly floored by their attentiveness. They go above and beyond there to take care of my dad's medical needs. Right now, I really feel like they take initiative on things I would never expect or even...
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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33 Floor plans available
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9.1
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72 reviews
9.1
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72 reviews
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3 star
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They relied on or seemed to be busy until hospice would show up. If we did not have him on hospice he care would have been a 3. I felt like the carpets were always dirty in his room. As he was not mobile he...
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.
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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Photo of Carnegie Assisted Living
77 Photos available
8.9
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33 reviews
8.9
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33 reviews
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Delivery of prescribed medications is excellent. Availability of nursing services is excellent. Aides are generally available but these assignments change. Sometimes it is difficult to find and talk to the...
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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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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43 reviews
8.7
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43 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
26%
3 star
9%
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Bear Creek has a home like feeling, not cold and or institutional. It was a good, positive experience. I would recommend Bear Creek.
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.
Bear Creek Assisted Living incorporates the most progressive Assisted Living concepts into its programs as well as its architectural design. Our individually tailored programs of personal services assure that each Resident's and family's expectations are not only met, they are, in fact, exceeded....
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8.3
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18 reviews
8.3
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18 reviews
5 star
45%
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I'm extremely happy with everything!! The staff is approachable, responsive, respectful and supportive to us as a family. Room size is adequate/ closet is large enough and fits a huge dresser and full size...
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 Rose Hill Assisted Living
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8.0
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24 reviews
8.0
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24 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
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3 star
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I recommend Rose Hill to other families. At least to go check it out. The facility is very well run. My mother is doing remarkably well since she has been at Rose Hill. From the hospital to a Rehab Center, I...
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.
Rose Hill Assisted Living is a wonderful nurturing assisted living community in Robbinsville, NJ. Comfortably situated in a serene residential area, our facility is nestled amidst picturesque grounds alongside the beautiful town center pond and walking paths. We are also conveniently located...
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Photo of Brandywine Pennington by Monarch
1313 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
14%
3 star
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2 star
5%
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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 by Monarch. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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1.0
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15 reviews
1.0
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15 reviews
5 star
60%
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7%
3 star
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The entire staff made this transition as smooth as possible. My mom gets great care and feels very loved and safe at Clare Estates.
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 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...
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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.
Photo of Trent Center East Apartments
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: 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: 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.
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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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: 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: 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
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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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
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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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Princeton Windrows is CAMELOT! In addition to being so happy here, my children are delighted that I am in such a good place. I especially love the heated pool exercise classes.
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.
Princeton Windrows is a gracious independent living community of villas, town homes, and apartment style condominiums for active adults 55 plus who appreciate the value of home ownership without the burdens. Princeton Windrows lets you maintain control of your assets, financial future and health...
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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.

Cost of independent living in The Orchards, NJ

The average cost of senior living in The Orchards is $5,404 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly, NJ with an average of $4,895 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in The Orchards, NJ vs. nearby cities

The Orchards, NJ
$5,404/mo
$5,231/mo
$5,447/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in The Orchards, NJ vs. the state and national average

The Orchards, NJ
$5,404/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in The Orchards vs. other types of senior living

$6,337/mo
Independent Living
$5,404/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in The Orchards, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,300/mo
Studio
$7,571/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,489/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,773/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in The Orchards over time

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What families are saying about independent living in The Orchards

Recent reviews for independent living in The Orchards

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 Manor and Manor Court in Huntingdon Valley, PA

5.0
My mom seems to be happy here. I don't hear any complaints. She seems to like the food and the staff. It's clean, and was in her price range. It all seems to be working out well so far.

Senior Living Residences Marlboro in Morganville, NJ

5.0
Our mom moved to The Chelsea at Marlboro a few months ago and her experience has been terrific! We are so happy that the staff has made her really feel like she has a new home. Her apartment is clean and spacious. She enjoys the meals and the activities. We feel comfortable knowing that if we ...
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The Orchards independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Orchards independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Orchards, 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 The Orchards 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 The Orchards partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
The Orchards, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.2%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in The Orchards 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 The Orchards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
The Orchards, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in The Orchards 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 The Orchards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
The Orchards, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.5%
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Sunrise of Marlboro, Azalea at Cinnaminson and The Pathways at Warrington are the top-rated independent living facilities near The Orchards, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 29 independent living facilities near The Orchards, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in The Orchards, New Jersey are Azalea at Cinnaminson and The Pathways at Warrington. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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