Assisted Living in Chester, New Jersey
There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Chester, New Jersey. This includes 1 facility in Chester and 19 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in New Jersey range from $67 up to $310, with a mean cost running approximately $181. The monthly expense averages roughly $5,430 and ranges between $2,008 and $9,300. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $65,160, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
The cost for assisted living in Chester, NJ generally ranges from around $3,280 per month up to $10,050 per month. The median cost is $6,950 per month, or around $83,400 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Chester, New Jersey
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- Chester scores higher than the New Jersey average of 76.
- Chester scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Morristown Memorial Hospital, Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, and Greystone Park Psych Hospital.
- There are 54 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Nazareth Village Diocesan Retirement Home for Priests, Nazareth Village Maintenance Dept, and Holly Manor Center.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 244 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 128 golf courses in or around the city, including Roxiticus Golf Club, Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, and Hickory Course at Hamilton Farm Golf Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Hacklebarney State Park, Willowwood Arboretum, and Turkey Brook Park.
- There are 117 churches in or near the city, including Church of the Messiah, Community Presbyterian Church, and Grace Bible Chapel.
- There are 6 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 126 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 9 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 119 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 6.83% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.62% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- New Jersey has an average state income tax of 2.43%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $214,241, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $158,064, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $70,591, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $83,400 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $137,616 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,970 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $49,192 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.87%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Chester receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Chester has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- This city has average water quality.
- Chester has a sparse population density of 334.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Chester have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
- Chester has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 97.59%.
Located within Morris County, Chester is a small city in New Jersey. It is included in the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metropolitan area. While the surrounding area contains 5,372,907 residents, there are 8,559 within the city. The 55+ community currently constitutes 27% of the total population.
Chester has an above average SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has a mean per capita income of $71,000 and a mean household income is $158,000 (the New Jersey state average is $84,000). The median housing price in Chester is $979,500, which is significantly higher than the state average of $547,500. Chester has an average unemployment rate of approximately 5.87%.
Chester has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall annually. Chester has average water quality ratings, better than average air quality ratings, and a very low crime rate in comparison to other cities in the US.
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Memory Care Living at Chester is a 15 unit senior community situated in Chester, New Jersey. The community is in a mostly affluent area, with an average family income of $146,683. With around 10,000 people residing in the ...
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Alcott Manor is a senior care facility located at 161 Mendham Road East in Mendham, New Jersey. The encompassing area has an average population density, with around 11,000 residents in the 07945 zip code. With an average per-family ...
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Merry Heart Nursing Home is a 113 room nursing care facility. It is situated within the Succasunna-Kenvil area of Succasunna, New Jersey. The encompassing area has an average population density, with around 12,000 poeple living in the 07876 ...
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Located at 425 Route 46 East, Bently Commons at Paragon Village is a senior housing facility in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The facility is in a generally upper class area, with a median family income of $78,240. It is ...
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Located at 648 State Route 10, Sunrise of Randolph is a senior housing community in Randolph, New Jersey. With about 26,000 individuals residing in the 07869 zip code, the encompassing area has a dense population. It is a ...
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Located at 798 Willow Grove St in Hackettstown, New Jersey, House of The Good Shepherd is a 62 room senior care facility. The facility is in a largely upscale area, with an average family income of $78,240. It ...
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Located at 2 Hillside Dr, Mt Arlington Senior Living is a senior care community serving Mount Arlington, New Jersey. With around 5,000 people residing in the 07856 zip code, the encompassing area is sparsely populated. It is a ...
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Ridge Oak III is a senior housing facility located at 214 Manchester Dr in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The facility is in a predominantly wealthier area, with a median household income of $134,134. It is densely populated, with ...
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Ridge Oak Senior Housing is a senior community located at 150 Manchester Dr in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. With roughly 28,000 individuals residing in the 07920 zip code, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a largely ...
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Little Brook Nursing and Convalescent Home is a 36 room skilled nursing facility located in Califon, New Jersey. The encompassing area has a sparse population, with approximately 8,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 07830. With an ...
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Morris View Healthcare Center is a 283 bed nursing home facility. It is located at 540 West Hanover Ave in Morris Plains, New Jersey. With an average per-household income of $105,494, the facility is in a primarily upscale ...
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Fellowship Village is a senior care facility located at 9000 Fellowship Rd in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The encompassing area has a dense population, with roughly 28,000 residents in the 07920 zip code. With an average household income ...
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Morris Hills Center is located at 77 Madison Ave in Morristown, New Jersey. It is a 287 unit senior housing community. With roughly 45,000 residents in the 07960 zip code, the encompassing area has a dense population. ...
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Green Knoll Center is a 176 room senior care community situated near by the Martinsville neighborhood of Bridgewater, New Jersey. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with about 39,000 people residing in the zip code of 08807. With ...
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Located at 151 Madison Ave in Morristown, New Jersey, CareOne at Madison Avenue is a 178 unit senior care community. The neighboring area is densely populated, with roughly 45,000 poeple living in the 07960 zip code. With a ...
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