Cottage Place is a non-profit senior living community in Ridgewood, New Jersey, managed by Cottage Place Share, Inc. and watched over by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees and Directors, not tied to any religion or government group, and has state licensing. Folks age 55 and up can live here in one-bedroom, all-inclusive private rooms, and the monthly price starts at $1,500, which covers private furnished spaces, board, utilities like cable TV, free on-site laundry, weekly housekeeping, and meals. There are 14 one-bedroom units with private rooms, but there's information that says more than 100 apartments with balconies, living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, so it gets a little confusing, but the idea is every resident has their own space, and the focus is on affordable, home-like care.
Residents can bring pets, and there's a big push for folks to stay connected and active with group events, garden buddy programs, guest chef nights, movie nights, card tournaments, bingo, trivia, and adult classes, plus a chapel, beauty salon, barber shop, library, cafeteria, wellness center, dining rooms for family visits, and nice landscaped gardens outside, and all meals are made on site by a full-time cook, with special diet options for diabetes or allergies, and lunch and dinner served Monday through Friday, so there's always something cooking. There's staff on-site including a full-time Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director, a chef, a resident assistant, and part-time maintenance help, all working to support seniors with independent and assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, and help with daily needs like bathing or medicine. Scheduled transportation gets folks to shopping or appointments, and a senior bus stops right at the door as part of the village services, and there's free parking too, so it's easy to get in and out.
Cottage Place aims for a cozy, safe, and friendly space, offering things like basic move-in help, housekeeping every week, and meal preparation every day, and folks can get assistance with things like dressing, getting around, or taking medicine if needed. The community runs on the idea of seniors helping each other and building a network of support, and everybody is encouraged to join in on activities and meals or just enjoy meaningful talks in the shared spaces. There's a strong sense of belonging here for anyone looking for affordable senior housing with a bit of independence and the comfort of knowing help is always on hand if it's needed.
