Assisted Living Communities in Monroe Township, New Jersey
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Monroe Township, NJ below include 159 Assisted Living facilities with 1561 reviews. On average in Monroe Township, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Monroe Township, NJ
"It was very good. This one was brand new. It was very modern inside, very clean, and very well organized. The staff was great. The amenities were great. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very neatly done. It would have been perfect for my brother. ..."
"Starting our search at Senior Living Communities near my father in Westfield I had the opportunity to tour Arbor Terrace Mountainside and was so impressed with the community as a whole. Made the hard decision of who to entrust with caring for my fath..."
"Parker at Stonegate was a very nice community and it's very close to home. So, that would be a nice choice for us, but we can't afford that yet. We looked at the studio and it was wonderful. Everything is convenient. The staff is very caring and know..."
"My mother has moved into Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury. We chose them because there was a room that was the perfect size for her, and it was well-adaptable to what she was living with. The lady who was running the tour and everything, Laura, was a wonderf..."
"When I went to The Chelsea at East Brunswick, I saw staff interacting with the residents, which I liked. I kind of felt like I had to see something like that to see how they treated the residents. They were all very friendly. The residents even said ..."
"The Chelsea at Jenkintown is a very nice and clean place. They take very good care of my dad and the residents. They have very good meals and they have activities so there's always something for them to do. You can visit your loved ones at just about..."
"We spent a good amount of time looking for the proper assisted living community for our 98 year old father. After an exhaustive search we chose Leisure Park. Could not have made a better decision. For us, besides the obvious expectation of the physic..."
"Lantern Hill was very beautiful and nice, but very expensive. It was very nice for independent living. You have your own apartment. They had lots of good amenities there. They had physical therapy and a lot of activities for seniors. I met a couple o..."
"We like Spring Hills Somerset. I thought the facility was modern and clean. We found that there are a lot of options for food. The dining facilities were also clean and very updated. We also like that the fact that in the memory care unit, they assig..."
"The Solana (The Solana Marlboro) is a smaller community. It only houses 20 people. They have a beautiful courtyard. Residents can go out to it without being able to get out to the exterior, so it is safe. Their care ratio is 6:1, plus they have a med..."
"My father is at Spring Oak at Tom River. My grandmother has been there before as well and they had an opening right away. I like that the nurses and the staff communicate very well and they know my dad by his first name. He's been there for a few wee..."
"My husband moved into Bayside Manor. It's wonderful and it's a family-run place. The staff has been great and very caring. It's a very homey atmosphere. I got a lot of help the first few weeks because I was nervous. The food is homemade. It's wonderf..."
"My friend just moved to Arbor Terrace about two months ago. I just went to visit him, and I couldn't get over how nice everyone is! The community is beautiful. The residents were doing Zumba when I walked in. The staff was so friendly. His house was ..."
"My husband was very handicapped. He could not walk, talk or do anything for himself. He has been ill for a long time and I could no longer care for him at home. Reformed Church Home was wonderful.
The facility is extremely clean. His room had a..."
"Magnolia Gardens was very luxurious-looking. The decor was definitely upscale. The room was really nice. The person who took me around was really nice, too. The community area seemed smaller. The only reason why we didn't take it mostly was because m..."
"I signed with Whispering. The people there are very nice, it looked like they have a very nice venue, and it's across the hospital. It's almost in the same neighborhood that I live in now. The rooms are very clean and they have a lot of activities. T..."
"Following multiple strokes, our sister was no longer able to live on her own and care for herself fully. Taking care of a house as she had done for years was no longer an option due to safety concerns, so we began to look into assisted living facilit..."
"I toured Silverwoods. They have a pool. They have a gym. They have three course menus for dinner. Everything's brand new and has a party crowd atmosphere...."
"The Chelsea at Shrewsbury was very pretty, and they had a visitor who has four paws. They have therapy dogs come in and visit with the residents. I thought that was wonderful. It was very hotel-like looking.
The staff was friendly enough, I thought ..."
"hello, recently i put my mother in this awsome senior home. at first i was not really sure about doing this, but after they gave me a tour i wanted to live here. the staff is very nice and and helpful. the place itself seems safe and comfortable. ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Monroe Township, NJ and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Monroe Township should budget around $8,975 monthly for assisted living expenses. This amount exceeds the New Jersey norm of $7,400 and tracks higher than costs in nearby cities. For example, facilities in Atlantic City charge around $6,099, and in Vineland, rates come in even lower at approximately $5,608.
Monroe Township
$8,975
New Jersey
$7,400
United States
$5,350
Vineland
$5,608
Atlantic City
$6,099
Allentown
$5,274
Paying for Assisted Living in Monroe Township
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Monroe Township
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Monroe Township, NJ
Monroe Township seniors pay around $8,975 per month for assisted living, making this the most expensive senior care solution in the region. By comparison, those who seek semi-private accommodations in local nursing homes pay about $300 less, and home health care agencies charge around $7,245. Seniors who opt for adult day health care pay the lowest monthly rates of around $2,275.
Home Health Care
$7,245
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$8,975
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Monroe Township is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Trenton, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Monroe Township
Monroe Township has numerous resources available for seniors who live in the area or plan to move soon. These government and nonprofit agencies provide free and low-cost services to support seniors with recreational and social activities, health and wellness classes and education, and case manager services that help seniors find the benefit programs they need.
Middlesex County Aging and Disability Services operates numerous programs to support seniors in the area. The service offers case management and support for applications to Medicare and Medicaid, as well as Meals on Wheels and transportation services for medical and personal trips. The service also coordinates social activities, such as the senior art contest. Service workers help seniors connect with professional caregivers and in-home health workers, as well as to find placement in local residential communities.
The Monroe Township Office of Senior Services operates local senior centers that act as a social hub for those in the community. Programs offered include free transportation services for seniors and people with limited mobility, exercise and fitness classes and education seminars on senior finances, health and safety issues and legal matters relating to senior care and estate planning. Membership is open to local seniors aged 55 and over.
The Middlesex County Veteran’s Service program helps honorably discharged veterans and their eligible spouses and dependents navigate the VA system to get the services they need. Support services include help signing up for VA benefits, including disability and pensions, connecting veterans with needed health services and help filing and appealing claims. Case manager assistance is available at no cost for veterans, and visits are available on a walk-in basis.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Monroe Township
Monroe Township-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Mira Vie at Forsgate
Under the new ownership there is no one beyond the staff onsite. Two months after mom moved in they raised her room fee 8%. This was a shock and completely misleading as the staff knew that the...
We toured Brookdale Monroe. The facility is homey. Mostly, it's clean, but in one of the bathrooms I went into, there was toilet paper on the floor. It has to be cleaned up. The painting of the...
Brookdale Monroe just seemed a little big. Otherwise, it was clean. The people were friendly to everyone. The rooms were pretty much the same as the other place. The staff during the tour was very...