Assisted Living Facilities in East Brunswick, NJ
East Brunswick in Middlesex County is home to over 49,700 residents, including 8,700 seniors aged 65 or older. Considered a township and part of the New York City metro area, East Brunswick offers a variety of amenities, including 14 public parks on 600 acres for outdoorsy seniors and two 18-hole courses for golf enthusiasts. East Brunswick recognizes the needs of seniors in the community, which is why it provides a wide range of programs in its Senior Center and transportation for older adults without the means of getting around.
Seniors looking for a safe, homelike environment that offers personalized supportive care and assistance while allowing them to retain their independence may enjoy an assisted living community. The average monthly cost of assisted living in East Brunswick is $7,478, which is significantly higher than the national average but higher than the state average by a lesser degree.
This guide provides information about assisted living in East Brunswick, including costs of other senior care options and comparisons of assisted living costs with other cities in New Jersey. It also provides some important benefits and drawbacks of retiring in East Brunswick and includes a list of free resources for seniors.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in East Brunswick, NJ
Sunrise of East Brunswick
190 Summerhill Road, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816
My tour experience at Sunrise of East Brunswick was very good. It’s very homey, and it makes you feel like you’re on a cruise ship. The area where they eat is set up like a restaurant. The staff inter
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My tour experience at Sunrise of East Brunswick was very good. It’s very homey, and it makes you feel like you’re on a cruise ship. The area where they eat is set up like a restaurant. The staff interacts quite extensively with the patient and everybody knows everybody. Everybody was friendly. The staff who gave me the tour was very, very knowledgeable. She had worked her way up in the company and was quite thorough. She went over things with me quite extensively, because my father was a picky eater. And it seemed like it was going to be a very easy thing if he was staying there. The facility was very clean and kept up. They’re probably among the best ones that I’ve seen.
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My tour experience at Sunrise of East Brunswick was very good. It’s very homey, and it makes you feel like you’re on a cruise ship. The area where they eat is set up like a restaurant. The staff inter
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My tour experience at Sunrise of East Brunswick was very good. It’s very homey, and it makes you feel like you’re on a cruise ship. The area where they eat is set up like a restaurant. The staff interacts quite extensively with the patient and everybody knows everybody. Everybody was friendly. The staff who gave me the tour was very, very knowledgeable. She had worked her way up in the company and was quite thorough. She went over things with me quite extensively, because my father was a picky eater. And it seemed like it was going to be a very easy thing if he was staying there. The facility was very clean and kept up. They’re probably among the best ones that I’ve seen.
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The Chelsea at East Brunswick
606 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816
My parents stayed at The Chelsea at East Brunswick for about three years. It was generally a good experience. We had a few problems along the way that I had to complain about as far as the housekeepin
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My parents stayed at The Chelsea at East Brunswick for about three years. It was generally a good experience. We had a few problems along the way that I had to complain about as far as the housekeeping was concerned, but my parents were happy there. The food and the care were good. They had plenty of activities and kept them busy. They did very well during COVID. They lost a few people, but generally, most people stayed healthy. They were very careful about it. They had a separate dining room where you could go into the dining room if you visited your family and wanted to eat with them. It was very expensive.
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My parents stayed at The Chelsea at East Brunswick for about three years. It was generally a good experience. We had a few problems along the way that I had to complain about as far as the housekeepin
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My parents stayed at The Chelsea at East Brunswick for about three years. It was generally a good experience. We had a few problems along the way that I had to complain about as far as the housekeeping was concerned, but my parents were happy there. The food and the care were good. They had plenty of activities and kept them busy. They did very well during COVID. They lost a few people, but generally, most people stayed healthy. They were very careful about it. They had a separate dining room where you could go into the dining room if you visited your family and wanted to eat with them. It was very expensive.
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CareOne at East Brunswick
664 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816
My aunt was at CareOne at East Brunswick. They were good, and she was very happy there. It was limited on our end because we weren’t allowed to go in. We’re only allowed to go in a couple of times in
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My aunt was at CareOne at East Brunswick. They were good, and she was very happy there. It was limited on our end because we weren’t allowed to go in. We’re only allowed to go in a couple of times in the general area, but we weren’t allowed to go to the rooms or anything like that. She was happy there, and she didn’t wanna leave. There was like a cafeteria-type room, which she loved, and she loved the food there as well. The place was very good. They kept it very clean and very up-to-date. I believe they had Bingo and stuff like that. I don’t know how much of it she actually did, but she said there were activities.
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My aunt was at CareOne at East Brunswick. They were good, and she was very happy there. It was limited on our end because we weren’t allowed to go in. We’re only allowed to go in a couple of times in
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My aunt was at CareOne at East Brunswick. They were good, and she was very happy there. It was limited on our end because we weren’t allowed to go in. We’re only allowed to go in a couple of times in the general area, but we weren’t allowed to go to the rooms or anything like that. She was happy there, and she didn’t wanna leave. There was like a cafeteria-type room, which she loved, and she loved the food there as well. The place was very good. They kept it very clean and very up-to-date. I believe they had Bingo and stuff like that. I don’t know how much of it she actually did, but she said there were activities.
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Brookdale Monroe
380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831
I went to look at Brookdale Monroe. The sales manager seemed more sensitive to my aunt’s needs. I saw a studio, but I was not able to see the two-bedroom. The studio was clean, but it was a little sma
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I went to look at Brookdale Monroe. The sales manager seemed more sensitive to my aunt’s needs. I saw a studio, but I was not able to see the two-bedroom. The studio was clean, but it was a little small. I saw a TV lounge, a dining area, and a little café. Some places were under renovation, like the salon. They have a little patio area.
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I went to look at Brookdale Monroe. The sales manager seemed more sensitive to my aunt’s needs. I saw a studio, but I was not able to see the two-bedroom. The studio was clean, but it was a little sma
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I went to look at Brookdale Monroe. The sales manager seemed more sensitive to my aunt’s needs. I saw a studio, but I was not able to see the two-bedroom. The studio was clean, but it was a little small. I saw a TV lounge, a dining area, and a little café. Some places were under renovation, like the salon. They have a little patio area.
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Heritage of Clara Barton
1015 Amboy Ave., Edison, NJ, 08837
Heritage of Clara Barton was a nice assisted living facility. I went up there with my friend who had worked in assisted living in Brick. She dealt with memory care individuals. We went through the fac
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Heritage of Clara Barton was a nice assisted living facility. I went up there with my friend who had worked in assisted living in Brick. She dealt with memory care individuals. We went through the facility and she gave it a positive review. I had mentioned about so many of the people kind of sitting around not being active and she said at least they’re outside. At least they’re with other people and if they choose to converse, if they choose to watch TV, or if they choose to get involved in a game, they have that opportunity to do so.
I think it was good. They were rehabbing the facility quite a bit but it still looked like it was a nice facility. I could see what they were doing and how they were doing things. The individual rooms were very large. We went into a shared two-bedroom which I think was a good size. This was an old school that had been rehabbed so the ceilings were exceptionally tall like they were 10 or 12 feet tall. The singular room was very large, very pleasant, and very nice. The hallways were not quite as wide as the other one we saw, but they were still wide enough that you could certainly walk 2 wheelchairs down next to each other without having one of them stop while the other one would go by.
The restaurant area was very large. I don’t think it was quite as nice perhaps as the one we visited in Freehold, but it was still a very pleasant area. The downstairs had a real personality to it. They had an aviary area with birds in it and it was very pleasant.
The only thing I would say is that the woman that gave us the tour, who was very good, was only there temporarily. They were hiring a new person for that position. The woman who gave us the tour perhaps wasn’t as knowledgeable, but I think we were asking more pointed questions to her too because my aunt was not there at that time and it was the first assisted living that I had gone to so I wanted more detail. She was able to give it to me and said to call back to get the rest of the information that I want to get because she just didn’t have them available at the moment.
All in all, it’s a very nice facility. We did not have the opportunity to have any lunch or anything there, but they did have a little area that was their cafe area and there were quite a few people in there. It was just heading towards lunchtime so some people were just straggling in for lunch. It looked like a nice facility to me.
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Heritage of Clara Barton was a nice assisted living facility. I went up there with my friend who had worked in assisted living in Brick. She dealt with memory care individuals. We went through the fac
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Heritage of Clara Barton was a nice assisted living facility. I went up there with my friend who had worked in assisted living in Brick. She dealt with memory care individuals. We went through the facility and she gave it a positive review. I had mentioned about so many of the people kind of sitting around not being active and she said at least they’re outside. At least they’re with other people and if they choose to converse, if they choose to watch TV, or if they choose to get involved in a game, they have that opportunity to do so.
I think it was good. They were rehabbing the facility quite a bit but it still looked like it was a nice facility. I could see what they were doing and how they were doing things. The individual rooms were very large. We went into a shared two-bedroom which I think was a good size. This was an old school that had been rehabbed so the ceilings were exceptionally tall like they were 10 or 12 feet tall. The singular room was very large, very pleasant, and very nice. The hallways were not quite as wide as the other one we saw, but they were still wide enough that you could certainly walk 2 wheelchairs down next to each other without having one of them stop while the other one would go by.
The restaurant area was very large. I don’t think it was quite as nice perhaps as the one we visited in Freehold, but it was still a very pleasant area. The downstairs had a real personality to it. They had an aviary area with birds in it and it was very pleasant.
The only thing I would say is that the woman that gave us the tour, who was very good, was only there temporarily. They were hiring a new person for that position. The woman who gave us the tour perhaps wasn’t as knowledgeable, but I think we were asking more pointed questions to her too because my aunt was not there at that time and it was the first assisted living that I had gone to so I wanted more detail. She was able to give it to me and said to call back to get the rest of the information that I want to get because she just didn’t have them available at the moment.
All in all, it’s a very nice facility. We did not have the opportunity to have any lunch or anything there, but they did have a little area that was their cafe area and there were quite a few people in there. It was just heading towards lunchtime so some people were just straggling in for lunch. It looked like a nice facility to me.
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Spring Hills Somerset
473 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873
We just moved my parents up at Spring Hills Somerset assisted living. My siblings, there are 6 of us and 3 of them have gotten together and viewed this place. My job was just to take them there to sho
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We just moved my parents up at Spring Hills Somerset assisted living. My siblings, there are 6 of us and 3 of them have gotten together and viewed this place. My job was just to take them there to show them where they were going to be moving, and that’s what I did. As far as the level of care, staffing and facilities, they appeared nice when I was there. My mom said the food is good too. My dad’s on a pureed diet and they seem to accommodate him very well with anything off the menu, which I’m happy about because otherwise, it’s very limited.
I think my siblings chose the place because of the location because they all live within like 5 or 6 miles of that facility. That, I think, is the primary reason that they chose it, along with the fact that my parents could have two rooms and have the pureed meals for my dad. That was the big factor because not every facility offers that.
I took my parents there to show them the rooms and did the measurements, so we knew what furniture they could move. It seemed like it was very well maintained and very well kept. All the staff was welcoming and pleasant. They were able to address our questions immediately as far as my parents’ concerns. There was just a little bit of a glitch when they went to move in. They were told they were going to have one kind of carpeting and then it was switched and they weren’t told about it. My parents weren’t happy about that part. I know stuff happens but I realized that they should have been informed, it should have been communicated that there was a change because they would have chosen a different color. They’re not happy with the rug they put in their room. Beyond that, though, we were able to have lunch that day and we all tried the menu and the food, and that seemed like it was very good. The staffing seemed adequate, and the residents seemed like they were content as well.
They had a very varied menu and some things were offered regularly. The menu changes weekly and then daily you have different choices, from Monday through Sunday. They offered a good variety of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There were at least 7 entrees for lunch and supper.
The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. They try to answer all of our questions and concerns. They email us with follow-up if we had questions that they couldn’t answer at that moment so I would say the communication was very good and they seemed like they genuinely wanted my parents there.
They were doing some chair exercises when we walked through, but there’s a whole schedule of the activities that they print of what goes on daily and what time. You can choose to partake or not partake depending on what you have going on in your own life during the day. My parents have a lot of therapy right now so that kind of cuts into their availability to partake in the social activities, but I think that they will in time.
Overall, I would say the upkeep is good although there were a couple of things that we noticed outside. There was an air conditioner leaking over an exit door when we had to go out into the courtyard. They had to be aware of that so it was kind of a disappointment. I would say that the maintenance was probably average. There is a beauty salon, a laundry, and a small store. I know my mom had her hair done there already.
We were in a private room when I was there because my parents have just been COVID tested and we had to wait because of the Covid situation, so we didn’t eat in the dining room. The dining room appeared to be set up nicely though with all tables spaced adequately apart. It was a nice size room and it was not crowded.
We have checked out a few other places before choosing this one. Location was the number one reason this was chosen. Number two was that they were offering a good discount for my mother’s rate for the rest of her life or something like that. That was part of what my siblings thought we were getting good value on but it’s still too expensive. Everybody starts with a base rate and then they assess you as a patient, then they decide that they’re going to charge to shower you, puree your food, or if they’re going to have to do any extras for you. I guess it’s too expensive, period, no matter where you go.
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We just moved my parents up at Spring Hills Somerset assisted living. My siblings, there are 6 of us and 3 of them have gotten together and viewed this place. My job was just to take them there to sho
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We just moved my parents up at Spring Hills Somerset assisted living. My siblings, there are 6 of us and 3 of them have gotten together and viewed this place. My job was just to take them there to show them where they were going to be moving, and that’s what I did. As far as the level of care, staffing and facilities, they appeared nice when I was there. My mom said the food is good too. My dad’s on a pureed diet and they seem to accommodate him very well with anything off the menu, which I’m happy about because otherwise, it’s very limited.
I think my siblings chose the place because of the location because they all live within like 5 or 6 miles of that facility. That, I think, is the primary reason that they chose it, along with the fact that my parents could have two rooms and have the pureed meals for my dad. That was the big factor because not every facility offers that.
I took my parents there to show them the rooms and did the measurements, so we knew what furniture they could move. It seemed like it was very well maintained and very well kept. All the staff was welcoming and pleasant. They were able to address our questions immediately as far as my parents’ concerns. There was just a little bit of a glitch when they went to move in. They were told they were going to have one kind of carpeting and then it was switched and they weren’t told about it. My parents weren’t happy about that part. I know stuff happens but I realized that they should have been informed, it should have been communicated that there was a change because they would have chosen a different color. They’re not happy with the rug they put in their room. Beyond that, though, we were able to have lunch that day and we all tried the menu and the food, and that seemed like it was very good. The staffing seemed adequate, and the residents seemed like they were content as well.
They had a very varied menu and some things were offered regularly. The menu changes weekly and then daily you have different choices, from Monday through Sunday. They offered a good variety of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There were at least 7 entrees for lunch and supper.
The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. They try to answer all of our questions and concerns. They email us with follow-up if we had questions that they couldn’t answer at that moment so I would say the communication was very good and they seemed like they genuinely wanted my parents there.
They were doing some chair exercises when we walked through, but there’s a whole schedule of the activities that they print of what goes on daily and what time. You can choose to partake or not partake depending on what you have going on in your own life during the day. My parents have a lot of therapy right now so that kind of cuts into their availability to partake in the social activities, but I think that they will in time.
Overall, I would say the upkeep is good although there were a couple of things that we noticed outside. There was an air conditioner leaking over an exit door when we had to go out into the courtyard. They had to be aware of that so it was kind of a disappointment. I would say that the maintenance was probably average. There is a beauty salon, a laundry, and a small store. I know my mom had her hair done there already.
We were in a private room when I was there because my parents have just been COVID tested and we had to wait because of the Covid situation, so we didn’t eat in the dining room. The dining room appeared to be set up nicely though with all tables spaced adequately apart. It was a nice size room and it was not crowded.
We have checked out a few other places before choosing this one. Location was the number one reason this was chosen. Number two was that they were offering a good discount for my mother’s rate for the rest of her life or something like that. That was part of what my siblings thought we were getting good value on but it’s still too expensive. Everybody starts with a base rate and then they assess you as a patient, then they decide that they’re going to charge to shower you, puree your food, or if they’re going to have to do any extras for you. I guess it’s too expensive, period, no matter where you go.
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Millennium Memory Care – Monroe
310 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe, NJ, 08831
My relative just moved in recently and I must say we are happy thus far… The place is immaculate. the community is very clean and the staff is on top of things. Every resident has their own rooms wh
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My relative just moved in recently and I must say we are happy thus far… The place is immaculate. the community is very clean and the staff is on top of things. Every resident has their own rooms which is a plus.. When I was there a week or so they were all doing zumba which was cool. Everytime I come to visit they are either doing some type of activity either bowling, sing along or ball toss. I am very happy with the care he is receiving… Shontay is polite and so is the staff. If you want a homely feel this is the place to be… Its is not like other facilities its their home
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My relative just moved in recently and I must say we are happy thus far… The place is immaculate. the community is very clean and the staff is on top of things. Every resident has their own rooms wh
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My relative just moved in recently and I must say we are happy thus far… The place is immaculate. the community is very clean and the staff is on top of things. Every resident has their own rooms which is a plus.. When I was there a week or so they were all doing zumba which was cool. Everytime I come to visit they are either doing some type of activity either bowling, sing along or ball toss. I am very happy with the care he is receiving… Shontay is polite and so is the staff. If you want a homely feel this is the place to be… Its is not like other facilities its their home
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Reformed Church Home
1990 Route 18 North, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857
Reformed Church Home is all good. My first impression when I visited was that it’s a bright, clean, and welcoming place. The staff member who accommodated me was friendly and informative. I saw their
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Reformed Church Home is all good. My first impression when I visited was that it’s a bright, clean, and welcoming place. The staff member who accommodated me was friendly and informative. I saw their dining area which was very clean and lovely. They also have an exercise room.
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Reformed Church Home is all good. My first impression when I visited was that it’s a bright, clean, and welcoming place. The staff member who accommodated me was friendly and informative. I saw their
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Reformed Church Home is all good. My first impression when I visited was that it’s a bright, clean, and welcoming place. The staff member who accommodated me was friendly and informative. I saw their dining area which was very clean and lovely. They also have an exercise room.
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The Chelsea at Forsgate
319 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831
The Chelsea at Forsgate has good nursing services. They have quite a few nurses on staff, and we liked their friendliness, cleanliness, and pricing. One of the most important reasons why we’re choosin
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The Chelsea at Forsgate has good nursing services. They have quite a few nurses on staff, and we liked their friendliness, cleanliness, and pricing. One of the most important reasons why we’re choosing this place for my mom was when her money runs out, I didn’t want to move her to a shared room. I wanted her to be able to stay in her own room; they said that if we pay the difference from what Medicaid pays, they could accommodate that.
The rooms are excellent, clean, and a nice size. It comes with a little kitchenette, a big bathroom where they have a walk-in shower, and linen services. It has everything that she would need. It was very nice. The dining area was nice too. It’s big and wide open.
I didn’t taste the food, but I met with the chef. Mom actually liked him because she used to be a terrific cook. They spoke and the menu was very extensive. It’s nice with different things, and it’s a steady menu that they have every day (which she looked at, and she liked). It’s good. They have bingo, shows, exercise classes, bowling, and amenities galore that keep them busy.
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The Chelsea at Forsgate has good nursing services. They have quite a few nurses on staff, and we liked their friendliness, cleanliness, and pricing. One of the most important reasons why we’re choosin
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The Chelsea at Forsgate has good nursing services. They have quite a few nurses on staff, and we liked their friendliness, cleanliness, and pricing. One of the most important reasons why we’re choosing this place for my mom was when her money runs out, I didn’t want to move her to a shared room. I wanted her to be able to stay in her own room; they said that if we pay the difference from what Medicaid pays, they could accommodate that.
The rooms are excellent, clean, and a nice size. It comes with a little kitchenette, a big bathroom where they have a walk-in shower, and linen services. It has everything that she would need. It was very nice. The dining area was nice too. It’s big and wide open.
I didn’t taste the food, but I met with the chef. Mom actually liked him because she used to be a terrific cook. They spoke and the menu was very extensive. It’s nice with different things, and it’s a steady menu that they have every day (which she looked at, and she liked). It’s good. They have bingo, shows, exercise classes, bowling, and amenities galore that keep them busy.
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PARKER AT STONEGATE
443 RIVER ROAD, Highland Park, NJ, 08904
I went to Parker At Stonegate, and that was lovely. I thought Deborah was very knowledgeable, very warm, and runs a good program. The place was very attractive looking. I saw a unit, and it looked nic
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I went to Parker At Stonegate, and that was lovely. I thought Deborah was very knowledgeable, very warm, and runs a good program. The place was very attractive looking. I saw a unit, and it looked nice. At this point in time, the activities were sort of lacking; it was my only negative about it. There weren’t so many activities that would be interesting. But I thought it was quite attractive, and the people walking around didn’t look unhappy.
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I went to Parker At Stonegate, and that was lovely. I thought Deborah was very knowledgeable, very warm, and runs a good program. The place was very attractive looking. I saw a unit, and it looked nic
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I went to Parker At Stonegate, and that was lovely. I thought Deborah was very knowledgeable, very warm, and runs a good program. The place was very attractive looking. I saw a unit, and it looked nice. At this point in time, the activities were sort of lacking; it was my only negative about it. There weren’t so many activities that would be interesting. But I thought it was quite attractive, and the people walking around didn’t look unhappy.
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The Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus For Senior Living
350 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873
The Martin and Edith Stein Residence was also very nice, but there was a waiting list. It was clean, the people were very nice, and I have nothing negative about it, but I didn’t really dig into it be
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The Martin and Edith Stein Residence was also very nice, but there was a waiting list. It was clean, the people were very nice, and I have nothing negative about it, but I didn’t really dig into it because I didn’t have months to wait. The people seemed happy, they went on trips, and it was a nice place, but it didn’t really matter at that point. There were a lot of activities, and the people were very active there.
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The Martin and Edith Stein Residence was also very nice, but there was a waiting list. It was clean, the people were very nice, and I have nothing negative about it, but I didn’t really dig into it be
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The Martin and Edith Stein Residence was also very nice, but there was a waiting list. It was clean, the people were very nice, and I have nothing negative about it, but I didn’t really dig into it because I didn’t have months to wait. The people seemed happy, they went on trips, and it was a nice place, but it didn’t really matter at that point. There were a lot of activities, and the people were very active there.
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The Chelsea at the Solana Marlboro
52 County Road 520, Marlboro, NJ, 07751
I lived at The Chelsea at the Solana Marlboro for a month. Their facilities were very new when I was there. The place was beautiful. The bathrooms were very handicapped-friendly. It was better, and th
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I lived at The Chelsea at the Solana Marlboro for a month. Their facilities were very new when I was there. The place was beautiful. The bathrooms were very handicapped-friendly. It was better, and the food was better, but the staff was not. It was very good except for the staff.
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I lived at The Chelsea at the Solana Marlboro for a month. Their facilities were very new when I was there. The place was beautiful. The bathrooms were very handicapped-friendly. It was better, and th
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I lived at The Chelsea at the Solana Marlboro for a month. Their facilities were very new when I was there. The place was beautiful. The bathrooms were very handicapped-friendly. It was better, and the food was better, but the staff was not. It was very good except for the staff.
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in East Brunswick
The New Jersey Department of Health regulates various health care settings, including assisted living facilities. Its Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing licenses assisted living residences and assisted living programs in East Brunswick and throughout the state. The DOH ensures compliance of regulations by surveying assisted living facilities, investigating complaints and administering penalties for non-compliance.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in East Brunswick
- New Jersey counties and cities aren’t allowed to collect sales tax, so seniors in East Brunswick only pay state sales taxes. As of 2021, the state rate is 7%, which is lower than 55.8% of other states. Plus, groceries, prescription drugs, clothing and household paper products are tax-exempt.
- East Brunswick doesn’t have a local hospital, but 279 doctors representing every specialty have offices inside the Township. Seniors won’t have far to travel should they require emergency care because two high-performing hospitals are less than six miles away in New Brunswick. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is regionally ranked and rated high-performing for eight adult procedures/conditions and St. Peter’s University Hospital is rated high-performing for four. Both have on-site emergency departments and medical-surgical ICUs.
- New Jersey is often listed as one of the least tax-friendly states for retirees. However, seniors in East Brunswick enjoy income tax exemptions on Social Security benefits, military pensions and Railroad Retirement benefits. They may also receive generous income tax exemptions on other forms of retirement benefits based on their income.
- East Brunswick’s Department of Aging provides curb-to-curb transportation services to and from the senior center on Mondays through Fridays. It also provides transportation to seniors from the senior center to grocery stores on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Limited non-emergency transportation to medical appointments also may be available.
- The overall cost of living in East Brunswick is nearly 31% higher than the national average. However, health care costs are 9.5% lower than the national average, which is beneficial to seniors who often require more medical care as they age.
- Crime rates in New Jersey are much lower than the national average, but they’re even more so in East Brunswick. Violent crime in East Brunswick is rated a 9.4 while the state average is 15.3 and the national average is 22.7. East Brunswick’s property crime rate is 23.8 compared to the statewide average of 25 and the national average of 35.4.
Paying for Assisted Living in East Brunswick
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in East Brunswick is $7,478, which is substantially higher than the national average of $4,300. It’s also more than $800 higher per month than the state average.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
East Brunswick’s elevated cost of assisted living also makes it higher than other cities in the state, sometimes significantly higher. Its monthly cost is higher than Ocean City’s by $2,533, more than Atlantic City’s by $1,688 and higher than Vineland’s by $955. Due to its proximity to the Big Apple, it’s also noteworthy that the average cost in NYC is also lower than East Brunswick’s by nearly $1,500 per month.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
It can also be beneficial to compare the costs of other types of senior care. Adult day health care is substantially lower at only $1,788 per month but the level of care is limited. Receiving care at home in East Brunswick is less than assisted living with homemaker services costing about $4,910 per month and home health aides costing $4,957. Nursing home facilities offer the highest level of care at the highest price. Semi-private rooms cost $10,783 and private rooms cost $11,999.
Note: Data for East Brunswick was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in East Brunswick
Assisted living services in East Brunswick may be covered under the state’s Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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 Pennsylvania page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in East Brunswick
Seniors in East Brunswick will find several free resources offering aging-related programs and services. These resources may be available on a local, countywide or statewide basis but all help seniors remain safe, active and engaged in their community.
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(732) 390-6896
The East Brunswick Office on Aging operates the local Senior Center, which offers comfortable areas for socializing and an array of activities. It provides public benefits counseling, support groups, health and wellness programs, information and assistance, and social and recreational activities. The Center also has an art room for arts programs, a computer room for education programs and lifelong learning, a game room and a large multipurpose room. It provides intergenerational programs, transportation services, volunteer opportunities and numerous opportunities to meet new friends. Membership is free and open to seniors aged 60 or older who are residents of East Brunswick.
(732) 745-3295
Middlesex County ADRC is part of the county’s Office of Aging & Disabled Services and coordinates and provides areawide services and programs for seniors. It provides the Aging & Disabled Resource Director, which contains lists of agencies and services for seniors aged 60 or older. Other services provided include nutrition services, personal assistance services, prescription assistance, grant opportunities and information and assistance.
(732) 745-4051
Middlesex County’s Veterans Services Program works with federal, state, local and non-profit groups to provide different forms of aid to local veterans. The program’s coordinator provides information, assistance and referrals regarding eligibility for services and service-related benefits.
(877) 582-6995
The NJLTCO is a statewide program for seniors in long-term care facilities, including assisted living. It advocates for residents of these facilities and investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents. Field investigators handle complaints reviewed by the Ombudsman Office. The investigator will either resolve the complaint or refer it to the appropriate law enforcement or regulatory entity for follow-up.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in East Brunswick
East Brunswick-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
