33 Assisted Living Facilities near Monroe Township, NJ
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There are 33 Assisted Living Facilities in the Monroe Township area, with 3 in Monroe Township and 30 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Monroe Township is $5,165 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,400.
To help you with your search, browse the 238 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Monroe Township. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Monroe Township 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Englishtown with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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3 Assisted Living Facilities in Monroe Township, NJ
Caring Star 2016
Brookdale Monroe
Provides: Assisted Living
380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
"My mother moved into Brookdale Monroe. It's a beautiful community. One of the many things that I like about it is that it's very nice-looking and welcoming. The staff is very hard working, and I'm..." More
"My mother moved into Brookdale Monroe. It's a beautiful community. One of the many things that I like about it is that it's very nice-looking and welcoming. The staff is very hard working, and I'm..." More
The Chelsea at Forsgate
Provides: Assisted Living
319 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
"My mother is living at The Chelsea and we love it. The staff is fantastic and responsive. My mother is adjusting and it makes life better for all of us. You have to remember that it takes time for..." More
"My mother is living at The Chelsea and we love it. The staff is fantastic and responsive. My mother is adjusting and it makes life better for all of us. You have to remember that it takes time for..." More
Cranbury Center
Provides: Assisted Living
292 Applegarth Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
"The Cranbury Center employs many wonderful nurses and doctors. Most of the aids are very caring and attentive. The center was clean and the dining room tables always have tablecloths on them for..." More
"The Cranbury Center employs many wonderful nurses and doctors. Most of the aids are very caring and attentive. The center was clean and the dining room tables always have tablecloths on them for..." More
30 Assisted Living Facilities near Monroe Township, NJ
Spring Hills Somerset
Provides: Assisted Living
473 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
"Spring Hills Somerset seems to be a superior operation. The place is extraordinarily well taken care of and well decorated much more like a personal residence. Their food is extraordinary,..." More
"Spring Hills Somerset seems to be a superior operation. The place is extraordinarily well taken care of and well decorated much more like a personal residence. Their food is extraordinary,..." More
Caring Star 2013
The Chelsea at East Brunswick
Provides: Assisted Living
606 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
"The Chelsea seemed to be a superior establishment. The place itself was superior. The rooms for the residents were very superior, too. Food seemed to be good enough. However, they were expensive...." More
"The Chelsea seemed to be a superior establishment. The place itself was superior. The rooms for the residents were very superior, too. Food seemed to be good enough. However, they were expensive...." More
Caring Star 2014
Sunrise of East Brunswick
Provides: Assisted Living
190 Summerhill Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
"This is just what I wanted for mom, I can finally sleep at night . Sunrise of East Brunswick offers her the love and concern that due to work and logistics I cannot provide daily. Mom has thrived..." More
"This is just what I wanted for mom, I can finally sleep at night . Sunrise of East Brunswick offers her the love and concern that due to work and logistics I cannot provide daily. Mom has thrived..." More
Sunrise of Marlboro
Provides: Assisted Living
3A South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746
"I toured Sunrise of Marlboro for my mom. The place was very nice, clean, inviting, and warm. The staff was friendly. They were invited my mom to spend a day there and do some activities. I saw they..." More
"I toured Sunrise of Marlboro for my mom. The place was very nice, clean, inviting, and warm. The staff was friendly. They were invited my mom to spend a day there and do some activities. I saw they..." More
The Chelsea at the Solana Marlboro
Provides: Assisted Living
52 County Road 520, Marlboro, NJ 07751
"The Solana (The Solana Marlboro) is a smaller community. It only houses 20 people. They have a beautiful courtyard. Residents can go out to it without being able to get out to the exterior, so it..." More
"The Solana (The Solana Marlboro) is a smaller community. It only houses 20 people. They have a beautiful courtyard. Residents can go out to it without being able to get out to the exterior, so it..." More
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princ...
Provides: Assisted Living
181 Washington Ave., Princeton, NJ 08540
"We would have liked my friend to go to Fox Trail Memory Care, but unfortunately the psychiatrist that had cared for him didn't change his diagnosis, so Fox Trail Memory Care considered him a danger..." More
"We would have liked my friend to go to Fox Trail Memory Care, but unfortunately the psychiatrist that had cared for him didn't change his diagnosis, so Fox Trail Memory Care considered him a danger..." More
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at South...
Provides: Assisted Living
69 Burton Avenue, South River, NJ 08882
"Memory Care Living is a small community. It specializes in memory care. The staff is excellent. Don probably requires most of the care out of the twelve people that were there, and they are very..." More
"Memory Care Living is a small community. It specializes in memory care. The staff is excellent. Don probably requires most of the care out of the twelve people that were there, and they are very..." More
Holly House Senior Residence
Provides: Assisted Living
117 Dey Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520
"This facility is more than the walls that surround it; it served as a home and extended family for my mom who lived there for 7+ years. It is family owned and run which makes it feel more like a..." More
"This facility is more than the walls that surround it; it served as a home and extended family for my mom who lived there for 7+ years. It is family owned and run which makes it feel more like a..." More
Atrium of Matawan
Provides: Assisted Living
40 Freneau Avenue, Matawan, NJ 07747
"I like the personnel at Atrium Senior Living of Matawan and the way they treated my mother especially. They treated my mother wonderful. She's only been there for six weeks, but she's gotten very..." More
"I like the personnel at Atrium Senior Living of Matawan and the way they treated my mother especially. They treated my mother wonderful. She's only been there for six weeks, but she's gotten very..." More
The Chelsea at Manalapan
Provides: Assisted Living
445 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726
"My experience at The Chelsea at Manalapan 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..." More
"My experience at The Chelsea at Manalapan 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..." More
Mattison Crossing at Manalapan Avenue
Provides: Assisted Living
93 Manalapan Avenue, Freehold, NJ 07728
"Everything was beautiful at Brookdside, but it actually catered to Jewish people more, so I think my mother-in-law would be uncomfortable there. The rooms were a nice size. Their dayroom and dining..." More
"Everything was beautiful at Brookdside, but it actually catered to Jewish people more, so I think my mother-in-law would be uncomfortable there. The rooms were a nice size. Their dayroom and dining..." More
Rose Hill Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1150 Washington Blvd., Robbinsville, NJ 08691
"Rose Hill was spotless, they had a little chapel, and you can practice whatever religion you have there. They had a big recreation area, it's very clean, and it seemed very nice. Each bedroom had..." More
"Rose Hill was spotless, they had a little chapel, and you can practice whatever religion you have there. They had a big recreation area, it's very clean, and it seemed very nice. Each bedroom had..." More
GoldenView Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1313 Aaron Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
"Goldenview Living provides quality dementia care and structured activities by compassionate and dedicated care providers in a safe and supportive community residence that they can call home. We..." More
"Goldenview Living provides quality dementia care and structured activities by compassionate and dedicated care providers in a safe and supportive community residence that they can call home. We..." More
Millennium Memory Care - Monroe
Provides: Assisted Living
310 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe, NJ 08831
"Millennium Memory Care at Monroe was absolutely lovely. The patients looked well groomed, happy, and properly cared for. We didn't pick them because they're far from us." More
"Millennium Memory Care at Monroe was absolutely lovely. The patients looked well groomed, happy, and properly cared for. We didn't pick them because they're far from us." More
Heritage at Clara Barton
Provides: Assisted Living
1015 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837
"I visited Heritage at Clara Barton, and my impression of them is outstanding. The nurses came out to see my brother today and I'm hoping we can get him over there. They have a theater, the..." More
"I visited Heritage at Clara Barton, and my impression of them is outstanding. The nurses came out to see my brother today and I'm hoping we can get him over there. They have a theater, the..." More
Atrium of Princeton
Provides: Assisted Living
1000 Windrow Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
"It was very nice, and their rooms were very nice as well. They have nice people. The food was awful.
" More
"It was very nice, and their rooms were very nice as well. They have nice people. The food was awful.
" More
Millennium Memory Care - Matawan
Provides: Assisted Living
447 Matawan Ave, Matawan, NJ 07721
"At Millennium Memory Care we provide the most personal, effective and sensitive Alzheimer’s and dementia care in New Jersey, even for the most challenging patients. Our staff works with caregivers..." More
"At Millennium Memory Care we provide the most personal, effective and sensitive Alzheimer’s and dementia care in New Jersey, even for the most challenging patients. Our staff works with caregivers..." More
Caring Star 2019
Brandywine Living At Howell
Provides: Assisted Living
100 Meridian Place, Howell, NJ 07731
"The staff and this facility after looking at so many places ..was the BEST place for you or your loved one..We were so fortunate to have the chance to deal with Lisa And Colleen..who run this site..." More
"The staff and this facility after looking at so many places ..was the BEST place for you or your loved one..We were so fortunate to have the chance to deal with Lisa And Colleen..who run this site..." More
Caring Star 2015
Brandywine Living at Governor's Crossing
Provides: Assisted Living
49 Lasatta Avenue, Englishtown, NJ 07726
"Brandywine englishtown is an amazing place They truly care the place is spotless staff are attentive caring the executive director Charlie is informative accommodating the head nurse Donna is the..." More
"Brandywine englishtown is an amazing place They truly care the place is spotless staff are attentive caring the executive director Charlie is informative accommodating the head nurse Donna is the..." More
Brandywine Living at Princeton
Provides: Assisted Living
155 Raymond Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
"There can be no doubt that Alzheimer's, this serious illness, does not only develop in different stages but also manifests itself in various symptoms and appearances. In the case of my wife the..." More
"There can be no doubt that Alzheimer's, this serious illness, does not only develop in different stages but also manifests itself in various symptoms and appearances. In the case of my wife the..." More
Reformed Church Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1990 Route 18 North, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
"Reformed Church Home provides my mother a wonderful, caring environment that gives her and our family such peace of mind! The staff is very professional, and always available to help in any way. I..." More
"Reformed Church Home provides my mother a wonderful, caring environment that gives her and our family such peace of mind! The staff is very professional, and always available to help in any way. I..." More
Homestead at Hamilton
Provides: Assisted Living
2560 Kuser Road, Trenton, NJ 08691
"I chose Homestead at Hamilton for my mom because she can afford it, and it's a beautiful place that offers everything that she needs; she'll get assistance with her medication and with whatever she..." More
"I chose Homestead at Hamilton for my mom because she can afford it, and it's a beautiful place that offers everything that she needs; she'll get assistance with her medication and with whatever she..." More
Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
560 Iron Bridge Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
"We liked Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living and the size of it. The woman we spoke with gave us every bit of information and was not pushy. The place was nice, clean, and smelled good. They had..." More
"We liked Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living and the size of it. The woman we spoke with gave us every bit of information and was not pushy. The place was nice, clean, and smelled good. They had..." More
The Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus For Seni...
Provides: Assisted Living
350 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
"The Martin and Edith Stein Residence was also very nice, but there was a waiting list. It was clean, the people were very nice, and I have nothing negative about it, but I didn't really dig into it..." More
"The Martin and Edith Stein Residence was also very nice, but there was a waiting list. It was clean, the people were very nice, and I have nothing negative about it, but I didn't really dig into it..." More
PARKER AT STONEGATE
Provides: Assisted Living
443 RIVER ROAD, Highland Park, NJ 08904
"Parker was very nice and less expensive than the other one we visited. I liked everything about the place. The staff was friendly. The place was extremely clean. The menus for all of the meals were..." More
"Parker was very nice and less expensive than the other one we visited. I liked everything about the place. The staff was friendly. The place was extremely clean. The menus for all of the meals were..." More
Acorn Glen
Provides: Assisted Living
775 Mt. Lucas Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
"I need to place my husband in an assisted living facility as a respite stay as I went away on business. He recently just had a knee replacement and I could not leave him alone, he needed..." More
"I need to place my husband in an assisted living facility as a respite stay as I went away on business. He recently just had a knee replacement and I could not leave him alone, he needed..." More
Madison Center
Provides: Assisted Living
625 State Route 34, Matawan, NJ 07747
"I will give Madison Center a 5 star. It was friendlier, more activities, and more stuff to do. The rooms were good and spacious. What really stood out there was that the nurses were friendly.
" More
"I will give Madison Center a 5 star. It was friendlier, more activities, and more stuff to do. The rooms were good and spacious. What really stood out there was that the nurses were friendly.
" More
Bear Creek Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
291 Village Road East, West Windsor, NJ 08550
"Between my sisters living out of state and myself here in NJ, we looked at over a dozen facilities and found Bear Creek to be 5 star in all categories. The Sales Manager walked us through the..." More
"Between my sisters living out of state and myself here in NJ, we looked at over a dozen facilities and found Bear Creek to be 5 star in all categories. The Sales Manager walked us through the..." More
MERIDIAN WILLOWS ASSISTED LIVING COMM...
Provides: Assisted Living
713 N Beers Street, Holmdel, NJ 07733
"The Willows was very nice. I liked it, and my mother liked it. It had a lot of positives. It was sort of a Victorian home setup, architecturally, where you walk in, and it had a big covered porch...." More
"The Willows was very nice. I liked it, and my mother liked it. It had a lot of positives. It was sort of a Victorian home setup, architecturally, where you walk in, and it had a big covered porch...." More
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Monroe Township
Monroe Township provides a variety of resources and activities for adults age 55 and over, including lectures and seminars, social activities and transportation. This community is home to about 45,000 people, approximately 36 percent of whom are aged 65 and over.
The Monroe Township area has 33 assisted living facilities, including three in the township proper and another 30 in nearby cities like East Brunswick and Somerset. There are three different types of assisted living facilities in Monroe Township and all of New Jersey, including assisted living residences, comprehensive personal care homes and assisted living programs, all of which are licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Monroe Township
- New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the nation, which may affect seniors who own a home in Monroe Township. Seniors do not pay state income tax on Social Security income, and taxpayers aged 62 and over are eligible for a large deduction on other types of retirement income.
- According to data gathered by the American Lung Association, Middlesex County, where Monroe Township is located, has very high ozone pollution levels, receiving an F for this type of pollution. Short-term particle pollution levels are low, however, with the county being given an A for this type of pollution.
- The cost of living in Monroe Township is about 15 percent higher than the statewide average and nearly 50 percent higher than the national average. Groceries and utilities cost about five percent more than the national average, which may be a consideration for seniors with fixed incomes.
- Monroe Township's year-round temperatures are similar to the U.S. average, with summer highs in the mid-80s and winter lows in the low 20s. The region receives slightly less snow than the United States as a whole, which may make the area well-suited for seniors with mobility difficulties.
- Monroe Township is a very safe community, which may appeal to seniors who enjoy being out and about in the community alone. The safety index for this community is 94, meaning that it is safer than 94 percent of communities of all sizes across the country. When compared only to similarly sized communities, Monroe Township's crime rate was among the lowest at just four crimes per 1,000 residents.
- Monroe Township's Transportation Department operates a bus service for residents age 55 and over. This service is free to use.
Paying for Assisted Living in Monroe Township
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Monroe Township start around $5,380 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Monroe Township and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Monroe Township
Low-income seniors in Monroe Township may receive financial aid for assisted living through the Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports program.
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Monroe Township
Monroe Township 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 Monroe Township, please visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Monroe Township
Monroe Township-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.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Monroe Township, NJ
Paying for Assisted Living in Monroe Township, NJ
Free Assisted Living Resources in Monroe Township, NJ
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Monroe Township, NJ
Assisted Living near Monroe Township, NJ
Other Options in Monroe Township, NJ
Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Monroe Township
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Review of Brookdale Monroe
My mother moved into Brookdale Monroe. It's a beautiful community. One of the many things that I like about it is that it's very nice-looking and welcoming. The staff is very hard working, and I'm ... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Monroe
My mother Helen is very well taken care of at Brookdale. The staff is always friendly and accommodating to her needs. My family and I very much enjoyed the father's day brunch yesterday. Thank you ... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Monroe
My dad is a resident of Brookdale Monroe. It's a small enough community with about a hundred residents. I like that the meals are well-done, and there's enough activities for them to get involved. ... Read more
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