The Best Independent Living Communities in Morris County, NJ

"The memory care unit is an amazing place! Top notch. As an anesthesia provider CRNA, I am extremely detail oriented and medically aware and so I observed and evaluated all aspects of care before placing my Mom. First and foremost- the environment they have created comes from a place of respect from the staff towards every resident and their needs. Without exception, I observed the staff interacting in a loving and caring way. They were friendly, upbeat, smiling and hard working. Meals are served on cloth tablecloths with cloth napkins and my Mom loved ordering from a menu with many choices. They guided her through the menu and she felt like she was at a fancy restaurant every day. The food was delicious and healthy and her physical status quickly improved. She always wanted me to leave a big tip! The staff are exceptional and well trained in Alzheimer’s care. There is such a cheerful and positive atmosphere. It functions with a sense of calm and serenity that put my Mom at ease. The staff quickly learned the little nuances about my Mom and the stage of her disease. She was so happy there! They respected her and she in return respected them. They shared tidbits of themselves so she felt like they were part of her extended family and she even remembered their names. My Mom’s room was spacious, clean and inviting. We decorated it with many personal items so it felt like home to her. The meal times and activities kept her engaged and busy throughout the day. She felt loved and safe so it wasn’t difficult to leave after a visit. She felt safe and secure in her new home. We are so grateful for the exceptional care the staff gave my Mom and my entire family. We all knew she was living in an amazing place and was well loved in her final days. "

"I toured The Delaney at Bridgewater. The people were very good and very helpful. It's a new place, and it was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. I toured a unit, and it was big. It was a regular apartment. It looked brand new; it looked excellent. They have a gym and a salon. The gym wasn't big, but it had a lot of equipment."

"I was impressed with Mira Vie at West Milford. The person who showed me around was very pleasant. They took me to the two-bedroom because they felt like that would be what I wanted. It was a nice facility. The common area was wonderful. It was great. It's well maintained."

"My mother and I visited Laurel Circle's independent living 2 weeks ago. It's a very nice community. They're redoing everything over there so it is all upgraded. Everybody was very nice too. The guy staff spent a lot of time with us and even treated us to dinner, which was nice. We liked it a lot. The only problem is there was an entry fee so my mother would have to put up 10% of her wealth. In other words, if she is worth half a million, she had to put up 10% of that to get into this one apartment. The place is beautiful and I would have loved for her to go there. It's close to us, it was in the budget, and it included everything so it was perfect. They would even come out and bring a van to move her in and it was all included. The entry fee pays for all that stuff including the food. They were even going to let her have her cat and that's another big thing for us. We want to make sure we can take the cat with us. She was so close and was getting ready to write the check but we fell out because of the financial part of it."

"I toured the Heritage of Clara Barton, and I liked the location. The lobby was very nice and expansive. I liked that they had a separate laundry room, a very nice common area, a stove, and a refrigerator. The staff was very nice, and she made me feel very welcome. I liked the size of the kitchen, but I thought the living room and the bedroom were small."

"I toured Harbour View Senior Living. The rooms are big enough, and everything is comfortable. Also, I got the opportunity because everything is included, including the meals, medical attention in case some emergency shows up, and nursing service in case I need it. A parking lot is also included. I can park my car anywhere because there are a lot of areas to park my car, so it's very convenient for me. There is a social room where people can meet and make a program. The price is not very cheap, but it's correct because everything is included. The people were very kind and nice."

"Coterie Hudson Yards is very nice, but it's very expensive. I went on a tour of their assisted living and the rooms are beautiful, the staff is very friendly, and the food is wonderful. It's almost like a restaurant-type atmosphere where you can order drinks with all types of food and entertainment. You have the piano player going while you're eating. The people are polite and professional. I also had a meal with them. They have a wonderful menu and a chef right on the premises. Their rooms are not shared, but they also accommodate couples. They take the residents on tours down to Manhattan and go to different places and different restaurants. It's a wonderful place."

"It was great. It was the first place I went to see, but it was not assisted living -- only independent living. They were really fantastic, and the people were very friendly. They had everything, including a pool. The rooms were nice but not that big."

"I don’t normally fill these out but I’ve been truly touched by the way Sunrise welcomed my godfather during his first day. When we arrived, we were greeted by a warm a Welcome Home banner that immediately made the place feel like a caring family environment. In addition to that, there was a thoughtful welcome gift waiting in their room, its the small gestures that spoke volumes about the attention to detail and genuine care here. Neil personally made sure every part of the day was smooth and reassuring, answering all our questions with kindness and empathy. We also met Nia, she was so gentle and kind in her approach when speaking to him and creating his personalized plan. He told us he felt so special his first day. It’s comforting to know that my loved one is not only in good hands but also in a place that feels like home from the very first moment."

"Atria West 86 was wonderful. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and gave a lot of their time. I appreciated it. I like the location in particular. Most of the rooms overlook the Hudson, and it's half a block away from a lovely park. It was very nice. I felt like I met all of the administrators, and everyone, including the cleaning people whom I happened to bump into in the elevator or wherever, were all very friendly and welcoming. I had lunch there and it was very nice. It's a very old building. It used to be a hotel at one time, and then changes were made. It was very clean."

"We toured Thrive at Montvale. We liked the amenities, and we liked the fact that it was very new and very fresh. It was very nice. The staff was great, and we enjoyed the tour. We liked their meal plan and the size of the facility. It was not too big and not too small. We liked the fact that they could move from independent to assisted living if they needed to. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly, and they wanted to get to know my parents, which was good. The cleanliness was great. We liked the courtyard quite a bit. They had a garden room and a giant LEGO area for families to play in, and they had water features, but the units were a little bit on the small side. The atmosphere was vibrant, and we liked the setup, the layout, and the spaces."

"Amazing place for my mother! They are taking great care of her! Kerry is Conscientious & caring. Everyone is kind and hardworking."

Carnegie East House provides enriched housing for an active community of older adults. We provide the freedom of independent living while delivering customized services to those residents who need them. Our caring and dedicated staff is committed to maintaining a safe and comfortable setting as our residents open a new chapter of their lives. Services at Carnegie East House Among our many programs and services, our residents have access to: 24-hour Concierge Nurse Practitioner LMSW Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Personal Care Workers Medication Assistance Program Housekeeping Services Dining Services We are Licensed by the NYS Department of Health. We accept Most Long Term Care Policies.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: New York State Department of Health Adult Care Facility Directory

"The place that I was most fond of was The Promenade at Tuxedo Place. It felt like a home. It was very clean. It felt like a good place. Everyone that we met was friendly and helpful. The place was spotlessly clean. Our son broke away from us and went into the kitchen and he said it was absolutely spotless. We saw the cafeteria, and we saw a sample meal. They had a library with a piano and they had an activities room. They had two outside areas that were fenced and they had barbecues when it's barbecue weather. At 10:00 every morning, they had mild exercises and then they had games. It was great."