Assisted Living Communities in East Brunswick, NJ

"We like Spring Hills Somerset. I thought the facility was modern and clean. We found that there are a lot of options for food. The dining facilities were also clean and very updated. We also like that the fact that in the memory care unit, they assign someone specific to your mom, so you have someone pretty much you can go to or call and get updated status on how she's doing. We just like that kind of one-on-one offering that they've had. The rooms are clean and spacious. They were pretty much studios. They didn't do anything with one bedrooms, but they were a decent size. I found that to be a plus. They have a general area where they have a TV, and they watch movies together. There is a lot of camaraderie between memory care patients that are there. They do offsite trips to the parks just to get them outdoors and get them outside. The staff was very informative. She was good at the job. What I've seen was impressive."

"My experience was very nice. The rooms were also very nice. They seemed very upscale to me. They have short trips with the bus to take them to see different things that are happening in the area. They have doctors on-site. The staff seemed very sociable. The dining area was very nice. It was pretty meticulous."

"I toured the Heritage of Clara Barton, and I liked the location. The lobby was very nice and expansive. I liked that they had a separate laundry room, a very nice common area, a stove, and a refrigerator. The staff was very nice, and she made me feel very welcome. I liked the size of the kitchen, but I thought the living room and the bedroom were small."

"My father in law has been a resident at the Villas for over two years. During the past two years the amazing staff have embraced him like one of their own which as you can imagine takes tremendous amount of anxiety off a family. For a resident who is going to be 96 you can only imagine the comfort that he feels from all of the attention that he is receiving. Over the past two years he had a number of health and wound issues nonrelated to the facility that have required a significant amount of attention by the nursing team. This has been addressed not only timely but by constant updates to the family on the status of his wound care and health status on a regular basis, sometimes daily, sometimes weekly. The wound program led by Joy has been amazing, attentive and proactive in facilitating wound healing. The wound program includes daily monitoring, treatment, weekly wound rounds with a Nurse Practitioner, and nutritional assessment with the Registered Dietician. What a relief for him not to have to leave the facility for any additional treatment. The entire Nursing Team including Laquasia, Joy, Sue, Becka, and others treat him like their own family member. The nursing team are continuously monitoring him and are accessible and responsive to any questions or concerns we as a family have. My father-in-law is not an overly social person however the activity team led by Kristin get him up and engaged and “smiling” which is by no means an easy feat. The Villas does an amazing job with their big events including a Luau last month complete with a “hula dancer” and this month Octoberfest for the residents and families which included arts and crafts, petting zoo and face painting which was enjoyed by all. My father in law is not the easiest however he goes into the dining room and the dining staff immediately meet his nutritional requests with constant attention. Overall, as a family we feel that we have made the right choice in choosing The Villas as a home for our family member and couldn’t be happier."

"When the doctors at Bayshore Hospital determined that my 91 year old mother needed special care that only an assisted living facility can provide, like any son who had cared for and lived with his mother during her time of need, I was a little apprehensive. My mother has been a resident of the Millennium Memory Care in Aberdeen (recommended to me by Bayshore Hospital) for close to a year now and I cannot begin to tell you how pleased I am with the attention of care my mother receives from their dedicated staff. Not only does she receive medical care, medication management and regularly scheduled checkups, they also provide a hair dresser and hold holiday parties. Now with the Covid-19 pandemic, the staff has suspended visitation and put other measures in place to safeguard the health of their residents. I would recommend this Care facility to anyone. "

"Brighton Gardens of Edison was very clean and very neat. Everything was on ground level, so we didn't have to worry about any staircases or anything. It was very well lit and easily accessible. The rooms were very clean, modern, neat, and all pretty new. We went through the kitchen, and everybody who was eating there looked very happy. The staff was very nice, courteous, and professional. There was no pressure. No sales pitches. They just let us take a look and walk around."

"The rooms are well-maintained and clean and comfortable. There is a wide variety of choices for food at every meal. Gabby and the entire staff are so incredibly kind and welcoming."

"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."

"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."

"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."

Mattison Crossing, situated at 93 Manalapan Avenue in Freehold, New Jersey, offers a warm and inviting environment for seniors in need of assisted living and memory care. Set within a vibrant, intimate campus, the community blends a residential atmosphere with resort-style hospitality, placing a premium on service, engagement, and well-being. The recently renovated facilities include studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences—each thoughtfully designed with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, individual climate control, emergency alert systems, Wi‑Fi, and cable TV . Shared spaces are plentiful and well-appointed, featuring a café‑style bistro, pub lounge, beauty/barber salon, library, media and game rooms, fitness center, indoor atrium, and outdoor walking paths that foster social interaction and encourage active lifestyles . Dining at Mattison Crossing is an anytime restaurant-style experience with a professional chef preparing meals to accommodate diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free, low-sodium, kosher, vegan, and vegetarian options. Residents can also enjoy full concierge services—ranging from chauffeur-driven transportation to local appointments and outings to live theater. Mattison Crossing’s signature Memory Care program, Reflections, is founded on five core principles—continued learning, arts and culture, physical fitness, community connection, and wellness & self‑care. The secure, open-campus design enables memory care residents to participate in campus-wide programming while having access to private, sheltered areas . Families consistently praise the attentive and compassionate care provided here. A visitor noted, “They personalized the visit…they had freshly baked cookies…residents were warm and friendly,” underscoring the community’s high level of hospitality. The community also maintains strong ties to local healthcare, with access to CentraState Medical Center, multiple pharmacies, and nearby establishments for outings like The Cheesecake Factory . In essence, Mattison Crossing provides a thoughtfully designed, supportive setting for seniors and their families, combining comprehensive care, vibrant community life, and a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of New Jersey Department of Health Long-Term Care Facility Search

"We feel that CareOne at Somerset Valley was too big of a place for what we're looking for. We just went there to look it over, and they suggested that my sister go on level one. I think it would be good for a more social person, but she isn't a very social person. It was a very nice facility, but for our needs, we're looking for something smaller. The rooms were very sufficient. They gave everyone what a person would need. It was clean, bright, and cheerful. The staff was very pleasant and very helpful with their questions. We did not try the food there, but the dining area looked very pleasant."

"My father moved into American Assisted Living at Hillsborough. It's a very nice place. The care is very good, it's very clean, very serene, and it's giving him a good quality of life. That's what I wanted for him. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. I'm very pleased with the facility, and it's very close to home, which means a lot to me. It's just a simple room. We had to buy the furniture to furnish the room. It's basic. It has a nice sized closet in it that you could store some stuff, other than that it has a window with a nice view. It's not much other than a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a chair. You can sit in there, but it's got a kitchenette area where it has a refrigerator, a sink, and a nice-sized bathroom. It's what he needs, which is fine. When we do come and visit we take him out, but he does physical therapy and occupational therapy, which is memory care. They do have a movie night, crafts, and a library, and they have all different kinds of activities and events. They invited us to a barbecue they had last weekend where they had a dunking machine where the seniors could come out. It's hard for some of them to come and participate, but we got him out there, and they had the big balloon display of the All American, which was nice because you can take pictures and they do videos. They even have a Facebook page where they can post videos and pictures of the residents there with their families if they give consent. They really make it nice for the families, and they give a lot for the families to participate, as well with events and stuff like that."

"I toured The Delaney at Bridgewater. The people were very good and very helpful. It's a new place, and it was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. I toured a unit, and it was big. It was a regular apartment. It looked brand new; it looked excellent. They have a gym and a salon. The gym wasn't big, but it had a lot of equipment."