Hamilton, New Jersey, is a comfortable suburb nestled between New York City and Philadelphia. It has a population of 87,065, 18% of whom are 65 or over. Seniors have access to world-class medical care nearby and at the local Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. This hospital is rated as high-performing in the treatment of COPD and heart failure.
A semiprivate room in a Hamilton nursing home costs $10,783 per month. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this is higher than the national average. Since nursing homes offer high levels of care, including around-the-clock supervision delivered by highly trained staff, they generally have higher costs than other types of senior living. Similar services, including medication management, mobility assistance and rehabilitation, are often available in other environments. Seniors may be able to save money by considering alternatives, such as home care or assisted living.
The following guide is designed to help seniors select the long-term care community that’s right for them. It also offers a collection of free resources for older adults in Hamilton.
"My mother has been at Hamilton Continuing Care for four years now. They're wonderful. The staff has been attentive to my mother's physical needs. They communicate well with the family. It's a beautiful community with beautiful, nicely manicured groun..."
"We are hoping to move my sister to The Terraces at Lawrence. This place was very clean. The director was very professional, and the people seemed very caring. They had an atrium that was a very nice place to meet, like on a Sunday if you visit. The s..."
"We put my dad in the Masonic Village at Burlington for rehab. After his rehab is done, he will move to their assisted living, which is right next door.
My dad has had no problem at all currently. The staff always came in and helped him with everythi..."
"Regency Heritage gave my husband tender loving care while he was in this beautiful facility. I am indebted to the staff more specifically to the dedication and kind regards of folk like Evette and others on the first floor. When my husband moved to t..."
"I would like to say that I went to visit my great aunt, there was a small issue and I was lucky enough to be there while the head of there nursing was there, Monika- she was so kind and helpful. It made me feel like I was being listened to and valida..."
"I went to Juniper Village at Bucks County and I was greeted properly. They've got very nice people. The place was clean. They showed us several apartments, several of the crafts that they were doing, the restaurant, and the menu. Everything was great..."
"I like Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. The thing I like the best is they really take care of you. If you want something done in your apartment or you want your refrigerator fixed, they're right there, Johnny-on-the-spot, in no time at all.
I..."
"My dad is at Riverview Estates. It's nonprofit; it's not a big corporation. It's more like a family. It's close to home, so on my way home from work, I can stop, I can see him, and hang out for a half hour and not have to spend half my day traveling ..."
"Chandler Hall is run very impeccably. The location is great because you're near stores and within walking distance to the center of the town. It's very picturesque. They have very nice people and nice surroundings. They have many activities, like mov..."
"I toured Deer Meadows Retirement Community for respite care. My dad will be in their memory care. They had a room that was readily available for our timeframe as well as the cost out of pocket. I was very impressed with the secured unit as well as al..."
"This facility has such great staff. I toured the facility and was treated with the most respect one could ask for. The patients all seemed so happy and relaxed. I will definitely send my loved one here when the time comes.
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"My mother-in-law is now a resident of Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge. It's so clean and it's so beautiful that it's unbelievable. The food is great and my mother-in-law had improved. They care about the people that stay there. It's a beautiful p..."
"My husband is staying at Preferred Care at Old Bridge for rehab. He likes physical therapy. He thinks it's going to get him stronger, and he's going to be home. He likes the people there, and they're very nice. His main thing is physical therapy, he ..."
"We liked Bridgeway Care and Rehab Center at Hillsborough very much. It was one of the newer and cleaner places. It had large windows and a high ceiling in the lobby, and it just felt very airy. The rooms were much larger than the place that my sister..."
"My in-laws are in Wiley Christian. My mother-in-law is in skilled nursing and my father-in-law is in assisted living. The staff is very compassionate. It has a church right there on the grounds, and it's all under one roof so they don't have to go ou..."
"My great aunt has live here for over 10 years. She is very satisfied and so am I. She has a wonderful apartment, the best medical care, and after spine surgery she received terrific follow up care and rehab at the Rose Garden. I have had many fine..."
"Everything about Parker is top quality. The staff is most caring especially the following:
RA Joan, Hilda, Maria
Therapists Nolan, Sadie, Lauren
RN Gemma, day Alisa evening
These employees were exceptional.
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"I went to the assisted living part of Greenwood House called Abrams Residence and I liked it a lot. That place would be good for those who don't want a lot of people. There were just too few residents there. They only have 25 residents and so it was ..."
"My dad was at Crestwood Manor for rehab. The rooms were good, and the food was good. The activities that they had to break up the day for these patients were very good. Sometimes, during nice weather, they would go in the back. I guess they called it..."
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Comparing the cost of semiprivate rooms across the region, nursing homes in Hamilton are more affordable than the New Jersey average of $11,254. However, they are much more expensive than the national average of $7,756.
Hamilton has some of the highest nursing home costs in the state. It’s beaten by the Vineland area, which averages $10,950. On the coast, Ocean City averages $10,555. In the center of the state, Atlantic City has the lowest nursing home costs at only $9,277 per month.
Hamilton
$10,783
New Jersey
$11,254
The United States
$7,756
Atlantic City
$9,277
Ocean City
$10,555
Vineland
$10,950
Nursing Home Costs in Hamilton, New Jersey
In Hamilton, it costs $10,783 per month on average for a semiprivate nursing home room and $11,999 for a private one.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Hamilton, New Jersey
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
In Hamilton, nursing homes are the most expensive type of care. Seniors may be able to save money by finding similar care in an alternative setting. This includes assisted living, which averages $7,478. Homemaker services are more affordable with an average of $4,910 per month. At $4,957, home health aides have similar costs. Adult day health care is even more affordable averaging $1,788 per month.
Home care
$4,910
Home health care
$4,957
Adult day health care
$1,788
Assisted living
$7,478
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,783
Nursing home (private room)
$11,999
Note:Data for Hamilton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, was used instead.
Free Resources for Seniors in Hamilton, New Jersey
Whether staying at home or looking for long-term care, adults in Hamilton can use the following free resources to help them remain healthy as they age.
Seniors aged 60 and up and their caregivers can find information on home care, companion visits, transportation and telephone check-ins. Care management services help elders find long-term living options, and mental health initiatives help adults overcome the challenges of aging.
This senior center offers exercise classes that encourage adults who want to stay fit and social. Seniors can play games, enjoy live entertainment and take classes on legal topics, financial planning and scam prevention. Health clinics, such as blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, are available along with volunteer tax preparation assistance.
Volunteers at this nonprofit cook and deliver hot meals for over 100 seniors in Hamilton daily. As well as nutrition, these friendly visits help to ensure that seniors are healthy and safe in their homes.
This charity’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors initiative connects seniors with volunteers who can help with chores, errands and transportation. It hosts an array of educational seminars throughout the year that range from dementia management to osteoporosis health and home safety workshops.