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.
"I've been at Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation for 33 days now. I like the physical therapists. I've never met a group of women who aren't physical therapists. It's such a wonderful job. They are so passionate, and caring, and they give..."
"We placed my mother in Masonic Village at Warminster. It is a very nice center, and she likes it there. Obviously, it has secured doors, and there was somebody in the office at the time I first visited. It was really clean, it didn't smell of anythin..."
"Mom moved to Meadow Lakes. It is the right location and the right price range. She felt comfortable there. The staff seems very pleasant and very helpful. The facility is very clean. I'm very sensitive to odor and it smells good there. Everybody is v..."
"Pennswood Village was good. They treated their residents like royalty, and they were very good to them. The staff seemed very nice. As far as cleanliness, it was very clean. Also, they had everything in there. They had an art gallery, their own post ..."
"I toured Brandywine Living at Moorestown Estates for my mom. It was very nice. The people were very informative. I thought the accommodations for the assisted living were very neat, clean, and spacious. The dining area looked nice, and they had an up..."
"My husband was in Pickering Manor. He was there for rehab. That seemed very nice. It was very clean. The room he had was very nice-sized. There was a bathroom, and it had a shower with a seat in it. It had a lot of places to put your clothing. It eve..."
"My mom is staying at Statesman Health and Rehabilitation Center. She is doing great there. She was at another place, she lost about 25 pounds, and she wasn't happy at all. So now she's actually thriving at the Statesman.
My mom is in a two-person r..."
"My mother was a resident at Bartley Healthcare for 4 months prior to her passing. The quality of care she received at Bartley exceeded our expectations. I found the staff to be always helpful when we had questions and attentive with my mother's car..."
"My mother is having physical therapy at Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. They have long-term care, personal care, and physical therapy unit. They have people who just retired, and they have apartments there, too. I was pleased with it. Everythi..."
"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 wife is at Cambridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare. It is a seriously nice place. The facility is so well taken care of. The staff is good. They think past what you're asking and provide more than you ask for. It's just terrific. Food is good, too..."
"I like the open air at Delaware Valley Veterans Home. It has wide hallways and everything's on one level. I think Dad could relate to the people there, because he uses a walker, and mostly everyone was in walkers, so it made him feel very comfortable..."
"The Administration and entire staff at Total Rehab is exceptional.. My dad was literally in tears ..leaving today... He kept saying how much he loved everyone and how kind everyone was to him.... One of the best...I am in the business of elder care ...."
"My mom stayed at St. Joseph Manor. The staff was excellent and my mom had really great care. She liked the food and the staff. She was there for rehab. It was beautiful because it was brand new.
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"Paul's Run was a very nice place, which I heard a lot about. It looks like one of the expensive, private places, but they take Medicaid. But I wasn't able to get my brother in there, and I'm not sure if they really have many slots. Anyway, it's one t..."
"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..."
"My dad is in The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center for rehab. I find it very good; it's small and the staff is wonderful. It's easy to come and visit my father; they take good care of them. He likes the attention that he's getting and is very pl..."
"Father was admitted after surgery for rehab. My father was treated great, and everyone employed seemed to have the welfare of the patients/residents in mind. Employees were friendly and showed patience with their charges and presented themselves pro..."
"I was not interested in going to Southampton Estates because I had been there as a visitor up to 15 years ago and I always thought it was dismal, I never wanted to live there, but they have renovated and made their public rooms so much more inviting...."
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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.