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The cost of independent living in Kitchell is about $6,784 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 132 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 Brookdale Wayne AL/MCCommunity card badge
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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53 reviews
9.8
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53 reviews
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My mother was on the memory care unit for over two years. She was extremely well cared for and loved by all staff members until her passing. My family was comforted in knowing she got the highest level of...
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.
Here you’ll never stop growing.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, our senior living community could be the right fit for you. With both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus, we’re just a...
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77 Floor plans available
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9.7
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14 reviews
9.7
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14 reviews
5 star
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The admission process, orientation and level of care give us confidence that our father's needs are being met. Life at Sunrise is safe, fun and rewarding.
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 The Chelsea at Sparta
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22 Floor plans available
9.5
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16 reviews
9.5
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5 star
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The facility is beautiful. From the receptionist at the front desk to the aides the staff is always cheerful & very helpful. My mom is in good hands & she is 15 minutes from work & home! I highly recommend...
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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77 Floor plans available
9.3
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43 reviews
9.3
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43 reviews
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I have placed my aunt in Mira Vie. I would recommend this senior living location in West Milford, NJ. Everyone is very friendly and the facility is very nice. The location is conveniently located from my...
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.
Mira Vie West Milford 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...
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9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
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26%
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Very accommodating in his early months to be as independent as possible and as he grew weaker, he was very appreciative of the additional support. He loved having his medication packaged (instead of having...
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.
Located in Morris County, Mira Vie Montville offers several senior living options in a comfortable setting. Our spacious community offers areas to sit and meet new people, space to enjoy a book from our library, opportunities to listen to a resident or guest play our piano, or take a relaxing...
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8.0
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11 reviews
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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.
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.
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...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Saint Francis Residential Community, a non profit, senior living community, located in Denville, NJ in the heart of Morris County, provides comfortable, safe and affordable living that is free from worry. We recently celebrated our 125th year. We offer living with assistance. Medication...
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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
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.
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: 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 Pompton Lakes Senior Housing
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Brookside Senior Citizens
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.

Cost of independent living in Kitchell, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Kitchell is $6,784 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ringwood, NJ with an average of $6,570 per month.

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

Kitchell, NJ
$6,784/mo
$6,710/mo
$6,670/mo

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

Kitchell, NJ
$6,784/mo
U.S. national average
$4,088/mo

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

$7,463/mo
Independent Living
$6,784/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,685/mo
Studio
$6,860/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,091/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,939/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kitchell over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kitchell

Recent reviews for independent living in Kitchell

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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Sunrise of Morris Plains

4.9
After many difficult experiences with other elder care facilities, we are grateful to have found sunrise of morris plains. They are committed to providing the best care to those who have done so much for others, our aging and now vulnerable loved ones.

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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Kitchell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kitchell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kitchell, 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 Kitchell 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 Kitchell 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
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.2%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
9.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Kitchell 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 Kitchell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kitchell 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 Kitchell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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Sunrise of Madison, Fellowship Community and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kitchell, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Kitchell, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Kitchell, New Jersey are Brookdale Wayne AL/MC, Juniper Village at Paramus and Colonial Manor at Panther Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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