15 Assisted Living Facilities near Matawan, NJ

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Matawan

• New Jersey does not tax seniors on Social Security benefits and only partially taxes retirement savings account withdrawals and pensions, which could result in Matawan seniors having more money to put toward their monthly expenses.
  
• Matawan has very low crime rates, which might appeal to safety-conscious seniors and their families. The city has a violent crime rate of 6.7 and a property crime rate of 13, both significantly less than the corresponding U.S. averages of 22.7 and 35.4.
  
• The Matawan area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Holmdel.
  
• The cost of living in Matawan is 136.2, higher than both the New Jersey average of 132.6 and the U.S. average of 100. Groceries, housing and transportation expenses are all higher than the national average at 104.4, 196.9 and 118.3, which could drive up facility expenses in the area. Healthcare expenses are lower in Matawan at 96.7, something seniors with chronic medical conditions may want to consider.
  
• Seniors with difficulty breathing in other areas of New Jersey may find that they breathe easier in Matawan. On a 100-point scale where lower numbers indicate poorer air quality, the city has a rank of 63, five points higher than the national average of 58.
  
• Temperatures in Matawan are warm in the summer with 85-degree highs, and cooler in the winter with lows of around 24, which could interest seniors who dislike extreme summer or winter temperatures.

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