Bergen County Retirees Flock to Cedar Crest for Maintenance-Free Living and Social Opportunities

Approximately 18% of new residents at Cedar Crest, an Erickson Senior Living community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, relocated from Bergen County last year, according to Sales Director Ray Guarino. The community's strategic location near Interstate 287 and Route 208 enables former Bergen County residents to maintain connections with friends and familiar institutions like their long-time churches while enjoying a comprehensive range of on-site amenities.

Ann Bernhard, a former Oakland resident and Bergen County real estate agent for four decades, exemplifies this trend. After living in a two-story condo with multiple staircases, Bernhard recognized the practical benefits of Cedar Crest's one-level, maintenance-free residences following a hip injury. She joined the community's Priority List and completed her move within 40 days, securing a sixth-floor residence with scenic views.

The community's climate-controlled walkways provide access to fitness centers, libraries, creative arts studios, woodshops, and TV studios without exposure to outdoor elements. Bernhard emphasizes the social advantages, noting the abundance of activities like mah-jongg, bocce, and canasta that facilitate new friendships among seniors. Remarkably, a former bridge partner from Oakland relocated to Cedar Crest just three days after Bernhard, allowing them to navigate their new environment together.

Guarino highlights that the combination of accessible location, extensive amenities, and elimination of homeownership burdens makes Cedar Crest particularly appealing to Bergen County retirees seeking active, socially engaged lifestyles without sacrificing proximity to their established networks and communities.