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.
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820 Durham Road, Newtown, PA 18940
2.1
(37 reviews)
"My dad was sick and was required stay at this facility. The staff made sure he had everything he need and his stay was stress free until the end. Thank for making his transition a comfortable and peaceful one...."
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7800 BUSTLETON AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19152
2.1
(7 reviews)
"New management has turned this place around. Clean, attentive staff, and a strong clinical team ..."
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112 Franklin Corner Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
2.0
(7 reviews)
"The character and service match the care my mom is getting as eyewitness the sensitive, caring, care and concern your nurses and especially the aids assistance demonstrate with handling and providing care for my mom. Thank you so much for making our ..."
READ MORE3718 Church Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
1.9
(26 reviews)
"We went to Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. We had a great time. It was wonderful. Friendly staff. Bright, caring, and welcoming. There are two in a room, but the rooms are nice, they are big, roomy, and they're comfortable. They have..."
READ MORE3485 Davisville Rd, Hatboro, PA 19040
1.9
(13 reviews)
"My wife was in the Willow Ridge Alzheimer's section of the home and till the day that she passed away in the home I feel she got the very best personal care that any one could give a person in her condition, and I would recommend this home to any one..."
READ MORE350 Manor Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047
1.9
(11 reviews)
"Care nurses, supervisor and charge nurses have been wonderful on the 200 unit. Very caring and friendly to residents. They talk to the residents, compliment them and go the extra mile. Very pleased with care ..."
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10 Brunswick Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817
1.6
(6 reviews)
"Right now, my mom is in a nursing home called Embassy Manor at Edison Nursing and Rehabilitation. My brother and I read the reviews, we checked several places, and that one was on the top. The place is clean, but it seems that they don't have a lot o..."
READ MORE111 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
1.0
(1 reviews)
"If you are thinking of putting a loved one in the New Jersey Eastern Star Home in Bridgewater NJ, you may want to hear about my terrible experience. My father was transferred to that facility from the hospital. The facility was given time to look ove..."
READ MORE2109 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband was a resident. He had the worst experience there that anyone could ever have. Some of the staff members were good, but the majority of them were poor. The first room that he was in when he was quarantined, it was perfect, and they kept it..."
READ MORE280 Middle Holland Rd, Holland, PA 18966
1.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a review for the skilled nursing part of Holland Village. My mom was send there for rehab and we had a terrible experience. Rooms were dirty and depressing, nursing staff was all agency and there was no consistency. We had different nurses..."
READ MORE92 Brick Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053
"Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, located in Marlton, NJ, specializes in providing short-term rehabilitation care. It offers both privat..."
READ MORE1165 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
"Complete Care at Willow Creek is located in the quiet community of Somerset, 5 miles northwest of New Brunswick, NJ. The surrounding area, a..."
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1104 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115
"Welcome to Chapel Manor! Chapel Manor is located in Northeast Philadelphia and we are conveniently located along a major bus route, which ma..."
READ MOREComparing 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
In Hamilton, it costs $10,783 per month on average for a semiprivate nursing home room and $11,999 for a private one.
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.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Office on Aging | (609) 989-6661 | 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. |
| Hamilton Township Senior Center | (609) 890-3686 | 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. |
| Mobile Meals of Hamilton Township | (609) 448-4088 | 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. |
| Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County | (609) 393-9922 | 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. |
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