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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mercer County, NJ for 2024

Located between New York and Philadelphia, Mercer County is made up of several quaint townships, quiet villages and lively cities. It has a population of ...

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Assisted Living Facilities in Mercer County, NJ

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Paying for Assisted Living in Mercer County

According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the seat of Mercer County, Trenton, has an average assisted living price of $7,478 per month. This is significantly higher than the national median price of $4,300. Assisted living in Mercer County is also more expensive than the state average of $6,650 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Within New Jersey, Mercer County has some of the highest assisted living prices. Atlantic City is more affordable, with an average cost of $5,790 per month. In Vineland, costs fall much closer to the state average, at $6,523. Ocean City has the lowest assisted living prices in the state, at $4,945. This is $2,533 per month more affordable than assisted living in Mercer County. Costs can be lower in neighboring New York state, where capital city Albany averages $4,800. New York City also has lower assisted living costs than Mercer County, at an average of $5,991 per month. Lakeside city Buffalo is also more affordable, at $4,565. Ithaca, however, is significantly more expensive, averaging a whopping $13,500 per month.

Mercer County

$7,478

New Jersey

$6,650

The United States

$4,300

Buffalo, NY

$4,565

Albany, NY

$4,800

Ocean City

$4,945

Atlantic City

$5,790

New York City, NY

$5,991

Vineland

$6,523

Ithaca, NY

$13,500

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mercer County

Eligible seniors in New Jersey may apply for financial assistance for assisted living via New Jersey Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) waiver. New Jersey also offers a supplemental SSI payment to help cover assisted living costs.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mercer County

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Mercer County

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Mercer County Office on Aging(877) 222-3737Seniors ages 60 and up can take advantage of a wide array of programs offered by this agency. These include case management services, which can help seniors find long-term care to meet their needs and financial assistance to pay for it. This organization also offers mental health programs and nutrition education as well as evidence-based health promotion and disease management courses.
Trenton Vet Center(609) 882-5744Run by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, this vet center connects service members with medical and mental health services. These include individual and group counseling as well as laboratory and pharmaceutical services. Financial assistance programs help pay for this care as well as housing and education. Veterans can also get job training and placement assistance here.
Samuel Naples Senior Center(609) 989-3462The City of Trenton runs this senior center, which serves as a meeting place where older adults can mingle and access social services. A calendar of recreational activities includes crafts like painting and sewing as well as games like cards and bingo. Members can also participate in day trips, educational opportunities and health clinics. Trenton’s Office on Aging provides free transportation to and from this and other centers.
Central Jersey Legal Services(609) 695-6249Seniors, veterans and low-income adults can get free legal information and representation from this nonprofit. Experts can help with the creation of wills and health care directives or offer advocacy in cases of elder abuse or fraud. Seniors can also get help securing access to public benefits.
RideProvide(609) 452-5140This nonprofit organization serves seniors and disabled adults throughout Mercer County. It provides scheduled door-to-door ride services to help seniors get around safely. Volunteer drivers can be reserved for any reason, from medical appointments and errands to social visits. It also offers a Travel Training program that helps seniors learn to navigate the local public transit system.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mercer County

Mercer County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Eric H

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

Review of Brandywine Living Serenade at Princeton

My mother recently spent two months in a clean, warm furnished studio room, overlooking the back wooded patio area at Brandywine. The administrative staff were professional and responsive which...

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Glenn

I visited this facility

Review of HarborChase of Princeton

It was very good. This one was brand new. It was very modern inside, very clean, and very well organized. The staff was great. The amenities were great. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very...

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Anna

I visited this facility

Review of Rose Hill Assisted Living

Rose Hill Assisted Living was very nice. I liked the fact that it's clean and it's a little bit more religious. My mother's Catholic and it seems like they have an affiliation with Saint Gregory's...

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