On the edges of Lake Lefferts and 4 miles from the coast, Matawan features 3 assisted living communities. Surrounding areas add further 20 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 3.4 out of 5 stars stars. Take a look at 122 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.
447 Matawan Ave, Matawan, NJ 07721
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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 appreh..."
$9,600
625 State Route 34, Matawan, NJ 07747
3.6
(8 reviews)
"My dad is at Complete Care at Madison. We chose it for him because it was one of the only places that would accept him from the hospital. Once we went and checked out the place, the administrative staff was very helpful and amazing. We were just incr..."
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40 Freneau Avenue, Matawan, NJ 07747
3.3
(9 reviews)
"I toured here. The community was very nice and very clean. Everybody was very pleasant and very nice. They knew what they were talking about. If I had a question, they had the answer. I had no complaints with them. The staff who assisted me was very ..."
$5,350
1530 W Park Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
Located at 1530 West Park Avenue in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls offers both assisted living and memory care services. The community spans an impressive 58,000 square feet, featuring a 1,200-square-foot courtyard within the memory care wing. It comprises 58 units, with 45 designated for assisted living and 13 for memory care residents. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their daily living experience. The on-site beauty and barber shop caters to personal grooming needs, while resident transportation services facilitate convenient travel to appointments and local attractions. For leisure, the community offers music sessions, games, book clubs, yoga classes, a fitness room, gardening activities, arts and crafts, and off-site excursions. Dining options are flexible, featuring in-room kitchenettes, shared meals in the dining room, room service, guest accommodations during mealtime, and special diets tailored to individual needs. The community emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being, focusing on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. With personalized lifestyles, compassionate caregivers, and comfortable suites, All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls offers everything needed to live with ease. Nearby attractions include the beaches, boardwalk, and shops of the Jersey Shore, providing residents with opportunities for leisure and recreation. 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
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71 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042
The Little Senior Residence is proud to be a family-owned and operated assisted living home, run by highly trained and experienced registered nurses for three generations, offering a skilled level of care. Just a short train ride from Manhattan and New York City, our cozy nursing home in Montclair, New Jersey, has a home-like atmosphere. This home is set in an unassuming residential neighborhood, unlike any other facility you will consider. Since opening our doors in 1960, the Little Senior Residence has expanded our facilities and offerings to better serve our residents and their families. Our friendly, professional staff will make you feel right at home. 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
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200 Commons Way, Holmdel, NJ 07733
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Villas of Holmdel was a new facility. It was well organized and it had a separate wing for memory care. They had resources 24 x 7 if the residents should have an issue. The place was safe. The menus were appropriate for their residents. The staff was..."
$6,000
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92 Stillwell Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Millennium Memory Care for my aunt because there were only fifteen people there, and it's like a house type of environment with five staff members, so it wasn't like a big institution. There's a lot of sunlight and it's only for people with ..."
$9,600
445 US-9, Manalapan, NJ 07726
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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 socia..."
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470 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunrise of New Dorp was a great place. They were good, but they were expensive. If you're in pretty good shape and you have the money, it's a beautiful place for you. The staff who assisted me with the tour was really good, and still stay in touch wi..."
$9,424
One Hospital Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father and I recently visited this setting for my mother as we are planning ahead a bit. Mother has early onset and is starting to slowly decline cognitively. The set up was nice size, it was shared that the setting is usually full with a waitlist..."
$6,750
26 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I am so grateful to Sunrise of Summit and the team. Mom and I researched many places and Summit Sunrise felt most like home. Mom is very independent , creative, fun and an amazing artist and oftentimes shy to display her work. Sunrise created an ..."
$8,633
290 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Corinne was very knowledgeable and guided us through the many living options and variable prices of this new community. She listened to what our specific needs were. She has followed up with several emails to see if she could further assist us, witho..."
$7,812
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110 Park Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Upon first walking through the doors and meeting Donna, I instantly realized that Delaney was the best decision for my mother. After searching for a few months, no other options compared to what Delaney had to offer. The apartments are beautiful and ..."
$7,060
328 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My father was an original resident of the TSH and has received passed. The facility is great and clean and you would be hard pressed to find a better place for your loved one. Very thankful I found The Society House. ..."
$5,000
1 Bishops Dr, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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..."
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295 South Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I visited Mira Vie at Fanwood. It's nicely decorated, very clean, and very peaceful. It is a rather elegant situation, and I was told that it used to be a hotel, so I'm not surprised that it looks like that. They have two buildings, one for assisted ..."
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901 Frontier Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 08807
4.8
(17 reviews)
"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 ..."
$6,850
310 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe, NJ 08831
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I have high regard for Millennium at Monroe. My wife was there 3 and 1/2 years. The staff always treated her with dignity and respect. I visited almost every day. I saw only appropriate behavior and extreme patience by the staff. They also stand..."
$9,600
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500 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ 07928
4.7
(24 reviews)
"The community that stood out to me was Juniper Village at Chatham. It was gorgeous. It was very classy and very well maintained. The amenities and seating areas were lovely, but it was way out of our price range. If we could have afforded, that's whe..."
$7,165
505 West 35th Street, New York City, NY 10001
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Coterie Hudson Yards is very nice, but it's very expensive. I went on a tour of their assisted living and the rooms are beautiful, the staff is very friendly, and the food is wonderful. It's almost like a restaurant-type atmosphere where you can orde..."
$14,100
Assisted Living
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...
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
Matawan’s assisted living communities charge a median fee of $8,145 monthly.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
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.
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.
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.
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