Assisted Living Communities in Bordentown, NJ

"My mother is living in the Legacy Gardens of Bristol. She seemed to like it. They have doctors on staff, so she doesn't have to leave the facility to go see a doctor. They need to upgrade their activities for the seniors. Everybody is very friendly. Besides watching TV in the common area, they do have social activities for the seniors. They have a salon and a lady that comes around who does their nails and stuff like that. My mother gets a veteran's benefit, so that will help her out quite a bit."

"I went to see the assisted living facility of Granville Place in Burlington. It was a nice place, and I liked it. They were very good, from what I saw. The lady who gave me the tour, the nurses who were there, and how they treated the individuals who live there was good. The place is also clean. It was close to my house, only four minutes from where I live, so I liked it."

"It was fabulous. We were going there, but Dad didn't qualify. They're wonderful. They were attentive. They were terrific. The rooms were light, airy, modern, and comfortable. The dining area was beautiful, but we did not experience the food. They have everything. The only thing they didn't have was a pool."

"We just toured the Sunrise of Lower Makefield's assisted living. The place is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. The food was awesome, too. They were kind enough to give my parents lunch to try out. The person who assisted us answered all our questions and did not rush. She spoke to my parents and not just to me. She explained everything and showed us everything, and she took her time. The people serving lunch, after they had taken the orders, would keep coming to ask if they could get you anything and if the food was okay. It was so nice. It's very close to my house so I feel more comfortable, and the place is so friendly. The patients were kind and friendly to my parents, and they didn't even know they were coming. They're all laughing and joking with them. My parents and I tried the food. The food is not prepared and shipped there because they have cooks who cook the food there daily. There are four different cooks, and they cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I had chicken noodle soup and it's homemade, not out of the can. I also had a sandwich and a cup of tea. They even asked if I wanted dessert. They have plenty of juices, coffee, and tea. They even have beer and wine. My father asked if it was just for holidays and the lady there said no. She said that if you wanted to have a glass of wine after your meal, you could have it, and my father did. The apartment is beautiful when you walk in. There were two different types of rooms that we saw. They have three room types, but we only saw the two. It's an L-shaped room and when you walk to your left, there's a huge area where you can have a TV, maybe two recliners, and a table. To the right is a closet and a kitchenette with cabinets and a refrigerator. There's a huge bathroom where you can wheel in and it has all the handrails, benches in the shower, and a heat lamp in the ceiling so they won't be cold. The room has a great big bay window that overlooks a farm area on one side and the main street on the other. It's very pretty, and the landscape is beautiful. I can't wait to see it in the springtime. If one room has two people, they would offer two beds, two dressers, two nightstands, and a table and lamp. It's a very spacious and beautiful room. Even the hallways have artwork all over and how they have decorated it is fabulous. It's a very happy place where everybody's greeting everybody. Even the patients greet the staff. We saw this one lady walking fast with her walker to go to the activity. She was telling the other patients to come so they could get a good seat. They have a bus that takes them out for outings. They can take them to the store or to whatever restaurant in the area. It's a shuttle bus that has a lift so if you're in a wheelchair, you can still go. They said it's there twice a week. They also have a salon for them to get their hair and nails done."

"I liked that The Terraces at Lawrence is close to me because I'm the one who would be visiting my sister there. We spoke to some people and they were very friendly, and helpful, and went out of their way to try to accommodate my interest and question. Linda gave me the tour and she was great. The rooms were fine and the dining area was attractive. I especially liked the chapel that was there. I didn't see many people, but it seemed pleasantly friendly. They have games and outings to go places and movies."

"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. They have studios, one bedrooms, and two bedrooms. The staff during the tour was very nice. They have a church on the premises. The buy-in was cheap. We tried to set up several luncheons, but we weren't able to do that."

"We chose Oxford Crossing because of where it is located. It's a beautiful place. We're in a one-bedroom with a nice amount of space because we have some large pieces of furniture. The staff was great, and they showed us around. The food's very good. The upkeep is spotless. We haven't participated yet in many things, but they do offer different things to do. Right now we're sitting outside, there's a big overhang in the front. So it's nice. When you walk in the lobby, it's classy looking. You feel like you're walking into a fine hotel. That's what it looks like."

"Holly House was a nice place. It was a great program, and it would have been a perfect fit for my relative. They were professional, friendly, and courteous, and they went above and beyond. I didn't try the food, but my relative did, and she enjoyed the meals. The rooms were well lit, they were very clean, and they were very comfortable."

"I'm very happy here at The Birches at Newtown. They're very accommodating, everything is nice, and they have a lot of activities for us to attend. I recently lost my husband and they've been very supportive. My apartment has a bedroom. I have a nice sitting room, kitchenette and bathroom. It's very nice. I have a very nice view from my windows in my TV room. They have studio apartments and bigger ones than the one I have. We have bingo, word games, fitness programs, and we had a nice picnic on the 4th of July and stuff like that. The whole community is very nice. The staff is wonderful. The food is very nice and one plus about the food is if you don't like what they're having at the time, you can order anything you want, a hamburger or an omelet, you have your choice. The activities are great."

"My son and I went on a tour of Maplewood at Princeton over in Plainsboro. They have a 1-bedroom apartment available in assisted living, and I'm kind of pursuing that. It seemed like there was enough staff, and they looked like they were helpful. They were helping the residents that we saw there. One thing I liked about the dining area was that they had something that other assisted living facilities didn't have. In addition to the tables, they had an open kitchen and a counter that faced it. You can come in here any time and get anything that you want to eat. You don't necessarily have to sit with people, because sometimes you don't feel like doing that or having a conversation. You can just go and sit at the counter and get everything you want to eat at any time. I thought that was a good idea and something that I hadn't seen before. The rooms were a little bit bigger than the other places. It's a regular 1-bedroom apartment, not a studio, so it's still relatively small. I know they're not going to be big or anything, but it's still bigger than the rooms of other places that I'd seen. The facility looked clean and organized. Everything was in place, and nothing looked sloppy or out of place. Everything looked very neat and well-kept."

"I had a pretty good tour at Holland Village. It had a nice atmosphere; it was not sterile. The people were very friendly. It was very clean and nice. I liked it. The staff that I met was good. They had various clubs. They had a gym and a swimming pool."

"I liked Spring Hills Princeton. The woman I met there was nice. She was wonderful. It seemed like a nice place. I liked the price. It's cheaper than others. The rooms were nice, too. I think they were a good size. They generally have games and outings just like the others. I thought the atmosphere was very pleasant."

"CareOne at Moorestown was extremely nice. We had a nice tour. I thought they had a lot of things going for it. I was seriously considering them, but my father passed away, so it wasn’t necessary to continue my search. It had nice grounds, and they seemed to take care the different levels of people. We got a tour of many of their rooms, and we had a very good experience and a good feel about it. I think they had a lot of programs for the people, and I think they had a lot of things to offer. I thought they were one of the better ones we had seen. "

"My husband has moved into Oakwood Residence. It's convenient. He is in assisted living. It's excellent care. They're very efficient. They take care of what needs to be taken care of. They're very caring. They have physical therapy and occupational therapy. They have a salon for men and women, they have an activity room for the residents, and they have lounges set up with big-screen TVs. It's clean, well taken care of and they have a good staff that maintains the property."