Jersey City Independent Living

Jersey City's close proximity to New York gives seniors dozens of assisted living options in the area. Use our advanced search to find senior care options by address or zip code. But before you do, read about Jersey City's (New Jersey's second largest city) assisted living costs and the amenities available to the city's senior residents. Whether you're already a resident or are looking to retire to the Garden State, you'll find information to help you with your search.

According to a recent national survey of long-term care by Genworth Financial, the average monthly cost of a assisted living in the Jersey City area is $5,450. The state average is $4,937. The average cost of a private room in a nursing home is $340 a day; a semi-private runs $313 a day. To find inspection reports on assisted living facilities and nursing homes in Jersey City, click here for New Jersey's Department of Health and Senior Services.

Seniors in Jersey City will find the city takes care of its older residents. For example, The Hudson County Senior Healthcare Center offers services such as skin cancer screening, free consultations on neck and back pain, a walking club and Tai Chi classes. The Division of Senior Affairs operates the Joseph Connors Senior Center (28 Paterson St.) and the Maureen Collier Senior Center (335 Bergen Ave.). Here you'll find social lunches, recreational, educational and cultural activities. Watch free movies at the Newport Theater on the first Tuesday of every month, courtesy of The Division of Senior Affairs. For these and other services, go to Jersey City's website.

With New York nearby, seniors will never run out of things to do. Jersey City alone has hundreds of attractions like the Jersey City Museum, the Museum of Russian Art, the Central Railroads of New Jersey Terminal, and many others. In the summer, Van Vorst Park hosts their Annual Outdoor Summer Film Series.

To begin your search for Jersey City assisted living facilities, use our advanced search option. You'll get facility locations, contact info and resident reviews for senior care options in the area.

Jersey City Senior Care: Quick Facts

Assisted living (state avg, monthly)$68,560
Nursing home, semi-private (monthly)$106,490
Nursing home, private room (monthly)$114,975
In-home homemaker (monthly)$44,615
In-home health aide (monthly)$46,904
Adult day care (monthly)$20,800

No independent living communities are listed directly in Jersey City yet. Here are options in nearby areas.

Sunrise of Cresskill

Sunrise of Cresskill

3 Tenakill Park Drive East
Cresskill, NJ 07626

In our sprawling three-level mansion at Sunrise of Cresskill, NJ, we offer a full range of senior living options in a highly desirable setting and location. Residents enjoy beautiful foliage-rich views, and have even…

The Hebrew Home At Riverdale

The Hebrew Home At Riverdale

5901 Palisade Avenue
Riverdale, NY 10471

The Hebrew Home at Riverdale is a not for profit, nonsectarian geriatric center offering a full continuum of care ranging from modern apartments for independent seniors to the most intense level of nursing care.

Atria Forest Hills

Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Atria Forest Hills offers relaxing retirement living enhanced by exceptional care and service from our professional caregivers.

Atria Kew Gardens

Atria Kew Gardens

117-01 84th Avenue
Kew Gardens, NY 11418

At Atria Kew Gardens, you’ll enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere that combines the comforts of a gracious home with the character and culture of a true New York neighborhood.

Atria Riverdale

Atria Riverdale

3718-3726 Henry Hudson Parkway
Riverdale, NY 10463

At Atria Riverdale, seniors can enjoy quiet residential community living in the Bronx, just a short trip away from the heart of invigorating New York City (NYC).

Atria West 86

Atria West 86

333 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024

For seniors who prefer an independent living lifestyle of choice and luxury, West 86 presents the opportunity to continue a standard of excellence

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