The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mercer County, NJ for 2025

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Paying for Assisted Living in Mercer County

According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the seat of Mercer County, Trenton, has an average assisted living price of $7,478 per month. This is significantly higher than the national median price of $4,300. Assisted living in Mercer County is also more expensive than the state average of $6,650 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Mercer County, NJ and Nearby Cities

Within New Jersey, Mercer County has some of the highest assisted living prices. Atlantic City is more affordable, with an average cost of $5,790 per month. In Vineland, costs fall much closer to the state average, at $6,523. Ocean City has the lowest assisted living prices in the state, at $4,945. This is $2,533 per month more affordable than assisted living in Mercer County. Costs can be lower in neighboring New York state, where capital city Albany averages $4,800. New York City also has lower assisted living costs than Mercer County, at an average of $5,991 per month. Lakeside city Buffalo is also more affordable, at $4,565. Ithaca, however, is significantly more expensive, averaging a whopping $13,500 per month.

Mercer County

$7,478

New Jersey

$6,650

The United States

$4,300

Buffalo, NY

$4,565

Albany, NY

$4,800

Ocean City

$4,945

Atlantic City

$5,790

New York City, NY

$5,991

Vineland

$6,523

Ithaca, NY

$13,500

Free Assisted Living Resources in Mercer County

Resource	Contact	Service
Mercer County Office on Aging	(877) 222-3737	Seniors ages 60 and up can take advantage of a wide array of programs offered by this agency. These include case management services, which can help seniors find long-term care to meet their needs and financial assistance to pay for it. This organization also offers mental health programs and nutrition education as well as evidence-based health promotion and disease management courses.
Trenton Vet Center	(609) 882-5744	Run by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, this vet center connects service members with medical and mental health services. These include individual and group counseling as well as laboratory and pharmaceutical services. Financial assistance programs help pay for this care as well as housing and education. Veterans can also get job training and placement assistance here.
Samuel Naples Senior Center	(609) 989-3462	The City of Trenton runs this senior center, which serves as a meeting place where older adults can mingle and access social services. A calendar of recreational activities includes crafts like painting and sewing as well as games like cards and bingo. Members can also participate in day trips, educational opportunities and health clinics. Trenton’s Office on Aging provides free transportation to and from this and other centers.
Central Jersey Legal Services	(609) 695-6249	Seniors, veterans and low-income adults can get free legal information and representation from this nonprofit. Experts can help with the creation of wills and health care directives or offer advocacy in cases of elder abuse or fraud. Seniors can also get help securing access to public benefits.
RideProvide	(609) 452-5140	This nonprofit organization serves seniors and disabled adults throughout Mercer County. It provides scheduled door-to-door ride services to help seniors get around safely. Volunteer drivers can be reserved for any reason, from medical appointments and errands to social visits. It also offers a Travel Training program that helps seniors learn to navigate the local public transit system.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Michael

5.0

March 29, 2025

I visited this facility

Review of Holly House

I toured Holly House and liked the place, but it's far out. It's a bit congested, but as long as there's a room I could live with it. They provided three meals a day. The building was all right...

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Jocelyn

4.0

January 11, 2025

I visited this facility

Review of Rose Hill Assisted Living

We toured Rose Hill Assisted Living. Going into Rose Hill, that to me seemed like what assisted living is. I saw a lot of residents. It was lunchtime when we went, so they were all sitting there....

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Marsha

2.0

November 16, 2024

I visited this facility

Review of Holly House

I toured Holly House. It didn't seem like there was much staff there in terms of help or assistance for the elderly and it's pretty small. It just seemed like there was only one person there. The...