The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bridgewater, NJ for 2024

There are 7 Assisted Living Facilities in the Bridgewater area, with 5 in Bridgewater and 2 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Bridgewater is $6,039 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,750. Cheaper rated regions include Basking Ridge with an average starting cost of 7,080.

To help you with your search, browse the review below for assisted living facilities in Bridgewater. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Bridgewater . Better rated regions include Summit with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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Bridgewater Township is a historically rich community with several Revolutionary War sites, including the Middlebrook Encampment Site where Washington and his army retreated to after their Princeton victory. There are nearly 45,000 residents in Bridgewater, including a senior community that makes up almost 16% of the population.   

Assisted living facilities in Bridgewater are divided into three categories depending on the type of care that they are able to provide residents. Bridgewater is home to four assisted living facilities, and there are two more nearby. These facilities, like all of those in the state, are governed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.  

 

• Social Security benefits are not taxed at the state level in Bridgewater. While all other types of retirement income are taxable, income tax rates are low for most retirees.  
• The Bridgewater area has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Somerville.
• The cost of living in Bridgewater is high, with living costs at roughly 60% higher than the national average and 30% higher than the state average. This is mainly due to the high cost of housing, but seniors can also expect to pay about 67% more for transportation, including gasoline, insurance and public transit, and nearly 20% more on miscellaneous expenses than in the average U.S. city. This may affect how much money can be put toward assisted living expenses.  
• Crime is relatively uncommon in Bridgewater, and most of the crime that takes place is property-related. On a 100-point scale, upon which the nation as a whole is rated 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime, Bridgewater's violent crime and property crime rates are 7.3 and 21.7, respectively. This may provide peace of mind for seniors seeking out a safe community for their retirement years.  
• Winters in Bridgewater are chilly with average lows in the 20s and about 23 inches of annual snowfall. Summers are warm with highs around 86 degrees, ranking it as one of the warmer cities in New Jersey. Seniors who enjoy experiencing four distinct seasons may enjoy Bridgewater's climate.  
   
• The Bridgewater Township provides a free transportation service for Bridgewater seniors to all activities at the local senior center, as well as to grocery stores and medical appointments.   

 

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Bridgewater start around $6,039 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Bridgewater and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.