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Communities in Matawan, NJ
On the edges of Lake Lefferts and 4 miles from the coast, Matawan features ...
assisted living communities. Surrounding areas add further facilities that provide wide-ranging senior support and social programming. Locally, assisted living attracts a monthly estimated price of $8,145, surpassing the state and national median costs of $6,495 and $4,500, respectively.
Matawan's assisted living communities have achieved an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars stars. Take a look at 2731 reviews independent reviews below to help decide if the long-term care options in this city are a good fit for you or a loved one.
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Charles
1.0
Review of Spring Hills Matawan
I recently visited my 90+ year-old uncle , whom I had not seen in over a year. Apparently, his dentures were lost approximately 10 months ago. Whenever he asks the staff about getting new...
Assisted Living
Richard Fle
1.0
Review of Spring Hills Matawan
Terrible facility. The new management is awful and the quality of care has gone down hill dramatically. The new director is horrible to deal with. Do not place your loved ones here.
Assisted Living
Richard
4.0
Review of Spring Hills Matawan
I visited here. It was very nice, the people were very nice there, and they have a very nice facility, but it was too expensive. It would be a very nice place to live. They have bingo, trips to...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In Matawan, residents of assisted living facilities pay $1,650 more than the state median rate and $3,645 more than the national standard charge. Matawan is among the cities in New Jersey with some of the highest prices for this type of long-term care. However, costs typically decrease by $655 in Ocean City and $1,745 in Vineland. For those seeking more affordable options, Atlantic City offers the lowest assisted living fee in the state, with a monthly savings of $2,338 compared to Matawan.
Matawan
$8,145
New Jersey
$6,495
United States
$4,500
Atlantic City
$5,807
Ocean City
$7,490
Vineland
$6,400
Paying for Assisted Living in Matawan
Matawan’s assisted living communities charge a median fee of $8,145 monthly.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Matawan
Matawan seniors may be eligible for government assistance in funding assisted living expenses through New Jersey’s Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program. This managed care system under the Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver helps seniors cover the costs of assisted living in participating facilities that accept payments.
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 New Jersey page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
At $8,145, assisted living in Matawan is over $3,500 more affordable than clinical-focused nursing home care. Seniors receiving personal care and companionship in their private residences pay $5,148 for in-home care, almost $3,000 less per month. Similarly, home health care, which includes intermittent visiting support from nurses and other medical professionals, runs $2,902 lower. Adult day health care is the most affordable local option, providing daytime relief in a community setting for about $6,279 less than residential assisted living.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,866
Assisted Living Facility
$8,145
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,650
Note: Data for Matawan was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Matawan
Matawan and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Matawan, please visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Matawan
Matawan Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
