New Jersey independent living
Independent living in Morris County, NJ
Independent living in Morris County is for active older adults who want community, meals and less upkeep, without needing daily hands-on care.
You don't pay. There's no fee.
Who independent living in Morris County fits
It fits a parent who manages daily life but is tired of a house, stairs, driving or eating alone. Most communities include some meals, housekeeping, transportation and a calendar of activities. Personal care is not included, though many residents add a few hours of home care later.
Morris County homes are spread out, so reliable aides with cars matter, especially for doctor visits and errands. Live-in care is a common question for parents on larger properties.
Where families look
Families ask us about communities and senior apartments in and around Morristown, Madison, Chatham, Parsippany, Denville, Randolph and Mendham. Being close to family and to doctors at Morristown Medical Center, Saint Clare's and Chilton Medical Center usually decides the shortlist.
How we help
We sit with you first, then send private-pay independent living options in writing, with what each includes and what costs extra. You visit on your own schedule and decide. You don't pay. There's no fee.
If help at home would let your parent stay put a while longer, compare home care in Morris County and assisted living in Morris County.
Questions to ask on a visit
- What is included in the monthly fee: meals, housekeeping, transportation, utilities?
- Is there an entrance fee or community fee, and is any of it refundable?
- Can residents bring in a private aide later, and is there assisted living on the same campus?
- How are rent increases handled each year?
Morris County: what the official New Jersey list shows
The New Jersey license file lists 61 senior care settings in Morris County: 23 assisted living settings, 5 memory or dementia care settings, 2 personal care homes, 7 adult day centers and 24 nursing homes. They are spread across 25 towns.
The towns with the most licensed listings are Florham Park (7), Parsippany (6), Morristown (5), Whippany (5), Morris Plains (4), Chatham (3).
Independent living is not a licensed care type, so it is not in this file. If care needs grow, these licensed settings are where a move usually goes next, so it helps to know which are nearby.
Licensed names in Morris County
- Arbor Terrace Morris Plains, Morris Plains
- Arden Courts at Whippany, Whippany
- Bentley Commons at Paragon Village, Hackettstown
- Brighton Gardens of Florham Park, Florham Park
- Brightview Randolph, llc, Randolph
- Brookdale Florham Park, Florham Park
- Care One at Parsippany Assisted Living, Parsippany Troy Hill
- Cedar Crest/mountainview Gardens, Pompton Plains
- Delaney at the Green, the, Florham Park
- Harmony Village at Careone Hanover Township, Whippany
- Juniper Village at Chatham, Chatham
- Livia Health at East Hanover, llc, East Hanover
- Merry Heart Assisted Living, llc, Succasunna
- Mt Arlington Senior Living, Mount Arlington
- Oaks at Denville, the, Denville
- Spring Hills at Morristown, Morristown
- Sunrise Assisted Living of Morris Plains, Morris Plains
- Sunrise Assisted Living of Randolph, Randolph
- Sunrise of Madison, Madison
- Sunrise of Mountain Lakes, Mountain Lakes
- The Terraces at Florham Park, Florham Park
- Victoria Mews Assisted Living, Boonton Township
- Weston Assisted Living Residen, Whippany
- Beverwyck House of Merry Heart, llc, Parsippany
- Country Home Operations llc, Morris Plains
- Fox Trail Memory Care Living Chester, Chester
- Fox Trail Memory Care Living Montville, Montville
- Merry Heart Memory Care, llc, Kenvil
- Mira Vie at Montville, Montville
- The Terraces at Florham Park, Florham Park
New Jersey names come from NJ DOH All_LTC.xlsx dated August 21, 2026. We list names only. We do not rank, rate, or publish prices or openings. See every licensed listing or search the state directly.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does independent living cost in Morris County?
- It depends on the community, apartment size and what is included. Ask each community for its written fee schedule. We do not publish community prices.
- Is independent living the same as assisted living?
- No. Independent living is housing and services without daily hands-on care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing and medications.
- Do families pay you?
- You don't pay. There's no fee. A licensed agency may pay us a referral fee after a successful private-pay start of care. We do not take a fee on Medicaid funded care.
Ways to start
Sit with us first. Then pick the home.
- Call (201) 686-8232. Best for an immediate need such as a discharge this week.
- Take the two minute care quiz
- See how we help families
- Print the tour question checklist
- Communities and agencies: partner with us
Informational and referral only. Not medical, legal, or insurance advice. We do not operate communities or employ aides, and we do not publish community prices, waitlists, or bed counts. Verify licensing and current rates with each community or agency.
This site is not medical or financial advice. Confirm coverage with the plan or the state Medicaid office. Facility fees are set by the community.