Senior Living in Essex County, NJ
Convenience and comfort close to home for active and social retirees in the heart of walkable, welcoming South Orange, New Jersey.
Our Community
Rooted in Jewish values and welcoming to adults of all faiths, Village Apartments is an inclusive environment designed to help adults 62+ pursue their passions, engage with a warm, welcoming social community, and connect to inspired, purposeful living. Centrally located in the South Orange cultural hub, Village Apartments is just one of our four outstanding JCHC residences in North Jersey.
Why Village Apartments?
With stylish studios and one-bedroom residences, a cozy fireside lounge and library, and maintenance-free living, Village Apartments offers everything you need to live a relaxing retirement lifestyle under one roof. And, just steps from your front door, you’ll find an exciting diverse, cultural center with enchanting, old-world architecture, the excitement of the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), a diverse restaurant scene that spans the globe, and thriving downtown.
Village Apartments has everything you’re looking for—the independence and freedom to live how you choose with an ideal balance of friendly neighbors, casual get togethers, stimulating conversation, and comfortable surroundings.
Every day at Village Apartments offers something different. Take a fitness class. Tap into your creative side in a community arts class. Attend a fascinating lecture. Sample international cuisine with friends. Or simply relax with a cool glass of iced tea in our landscaped courtyard. Village Apartments offers you choices, convenience, culture, and community, in a place where you can truly belong.
South Orange Senior Living
This is the time in your life to enjoy a comfortable, stylish space, amenities, and friendly support for a maintenance-free lifestyle. Village Apartments offers studio and one-bedroom senior living apartments in North Jersey that are functional, yet inviting and warm. No matter where the day takes you, our private apartments are the perfect place to come home to.
Maintenance-Free Senior Living
Founded on the principle of tikkun olam (repairing the world), life at JCHC is about wellness, rejuvenation, and reinvigorating yourself, not repairs, maintenance, and upkeep. Village Apartments offers you maintenance-free senior living, services, and amenities, so you can fill each day with everything that fills your cup.
Village Apartments Virtual Tours
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Resident Voices
“If someone was looking for a place where the people are absolutely friendly and open and you’re looking for a place where you’ll be accepted, this is it. I’ve never seen staff who are more willing to help you. Everyone here is wonderful.”
Jane
Resident
“I’m very, very happy here and I’m glad I made this choice. I enjoy the lectures. I enjoy the camaraderie of the people here. I think it’s great. I’ve met friends and I can find something to do all the time here.”
Myra
Resident
“I have definitely made strong connections here. There is a group of people I’ve become very friendly with. We talk on a daily basis, sometimes for 30 minutes or sometimes an hour. You can get lost in conversations here.”
Larry
Resident
Explore Village Apartments
Browse our community photo album for a look at the meaningful moments happening every day at Village Apartments in South Orange, NJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about senior living in Essex County, NJ? Find answers to the most common questions about Village Apartments and independent living at JCHC.
Village Apartments is designed for adults aged 62 and older. We welcome individuals of all faiths, cultural backgrounds, and lifestyles who are seeking active, independent senior living in South Orange, NJ.
We offer two floor plan options: an Upscale Standard Studio (392 sq. ft.) and a Luxury One-Bedroom Apartment (544 sq. ft.), both featuring private bathrooms, full kitchens, modern finishes, and plenty of natural light.
Not at all. While Village Apartments is operated by JCHC and rooted in Jewish values of loving kindness and community, we warmly welcome adults of all faiths and backgrounds. Our doors, and our community, are open to everyone.
Village Apartments is an independent living community. Dedicated on-site staff ensures a secure, supportive environment. For residents who need additional support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting, our assisted living community at Lester Senior Living in Whippany, NJ, offers additional support. For seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, Lester Senior Living also offers memory care support.
Yes. Located at 110 Vose Ave. in South Orange, NJ, Village Apartments is steps from charming shops, restaurants, cultural venues, parks, and houses of worship—one of the best locations for senior living in Essex County.
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