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Assisted Living Communities in Matawan, New Jersey

 

On the edges of Lake Lefferts and 4 miles from the coast, Matawan features 3 assisted living communities. Surrounding areas add further 13 facilities that provide wide-ranging senior support and social programming. Locally, assisted living attracts a monthly estimated price of ...

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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.

Financial Assistance in New Jersey

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.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Matawan

The New Jersey Department of Health licenses assisted living communities statewide, including in Matawan. It monitors facilities' compliance with regulations, maintains a provider database and investigates complaints. The department also promotes quality care through ongoing certification of assisted living administrators and personal care aides.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Matawan

 

  • Statistically, Matawan offers a safer living environment than 94% of U.S. neighborhoods. Locals have a 1 in 10,000 probability of experiencing violent crime, compared to a 1 in 493 chance statewide. Regarding property crime, Matawan’s rate of 0.42 per 1,000 residents falls significantly lower than the national median of 20 and the New Jersey mid-point of 14.17.

 

  • Local temperatures align with regional norms, ranging between 27 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. July has the highest temperature, while January has the coldest. Summers experience humidity and rainfall, and winters see snow and wind.  

 

  • Matawan’s cost of living stands 14% higher than the national average, with elevated housing, transportation and utility prices. Groceries cost about 5% more than average. However, health care expenses run around 9% lower than the nationwide standard. Additionally, the New Jersey Division of Aging Services manages several programs that help seniors maximize their resources, and older adults may qualify for tax exemptions.   

 

  • Per County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Monmouth County ranks 7 of 21 surveyed counties in New Jersey. The area lies in the higher middle range for health outcomes, including lifespan and well-being, and the top quartile for health factors, such as access to exercise opportunities.

 

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.

Laws and Regulations in New Jersey

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Charles

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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Richard Fle

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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.

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Assisted Living

Richard

I visited this facility

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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