Monroe Township is located in southern Middlesex County, New Jersey, and is home to 45,000 residents, 38% of which are aged 65 and over. New Jersey is an attractive destination for retirees due to its lack of Social Security taxes and state tax exemption for retirement income below $75,000. Summers are mild, with cool winters that often see snow on the ground by Christmas. Monroe Township’s proximity to New York City opens up a world of nightlife and recreational opportunities for active seniors in the area.

The area in and around Monroe Township is home to several assisted living facilities. These communities support seniors by providing aid with activities of daily living, such as personal care, household chores and transportation. This can be a great choice for living arrangements among seniors who need some help but don’t need continuing care in a residential facility. Monroe Township’s assisted living communities cost an average of $7,478 a month, about $828 more than the state average and $3,178 more than the nationwide average of $4,300.

This guide goes over the average cost of assisted living in nearby cities, the other types of care available, the benefits and drawbacks of living in Monroe Township and provides a list of local resources that offer help and supports to seniors.

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Monroe Township, NJ

2013, 2015, 2016

Brookdale Monroe

380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831

Brookdale Monroe was fantastic. It was spotless. The people seemed very friendly and caring. It felt like a resort. It was nice. I would move in there myself. They have a lot of things for the residen … (read more)
Brookdale Monroe was fantastic. It was spotless. The people seemed very friendly and caring. It felt like a resort. It was nice. I would move in there myself. They have a lot of things for the residen … (read more)
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2013, 2015, 2016

The Chelsea at Forsgate

319 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831

Amazing staff & facility . The transition for my Mother in law to the facility , from her home was so easy ! Ida , Kennedy , Elisabeth were beyond helpful , and the therapy department stepped rite … (read more)
Amazing staff & facility . The transition for my Mother in law to the facility , from her home was so easy ! Ida , Kennedy , Elisabeth were beyond helpful , and the therapy department stepped rite … (read more)

Cranbury Center

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 the … (read 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 the … (read more)

Heritage of Clara Barton

1015 Amboy Ave., Edison, NJ, 08837

Heritage of Clara Barton looked very clean. The people were friendly, they answered all of our questions, and they were very helpful. The apartments were spacious, and they had a nice large windows an … (read more)
Heritage of Clara Barton looked very clean. The people were friendly, they answered all of our questions, and they were very helpful. The apartments were spacious, and they had a nice large windows an … (read more)

Sunrise of Marlboro

3A South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ, 07746

Mom is currently at Sunrise of Marlboro. It’s a very nice place. It’s clean, and the people are very friendly. We really didn’t have any issues there. She loved it there. It’s just financially we had … (read more)
Mom is currently at Sunrise of Marlboro. It’s a very nice place. It’s clean, and the people are very friendly. We really didn’t have any issues there. She loved it there. It’s just financially we had … (read more)

Spring Hills Somerset

473 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873

We like Spring Hills Somerset. I thought the facility was modern and clean. We found that there are a lot of options for food. The dining facilities were also clean and very updated. We also like that … (read more)
We like Spring Hills Somerset. I thought the facility was modern and clean. We found that there are a lot of options for food. The dining facilities were also clean and very updated. We also like that … (read more)

Mattison Crossing at Manalapan Avenue

93 Manalapan Avenue, Freehold, NJ, 07728

Mattison Crossing at Manalapan Avenue was very nice. It’s a lot bigger of a facility than where my dad is. The people were very nice. They sent their bus over to the rehab my dad was in to bring him o … (read more)
Mattison Crossing at Manalapan Avenue was very nice. It’s a lot bigger of a facility than where my dad is. The people were very nice. They sent their bus over to the rehab my dad was in to bring him o … (read more)

Holly House

117 Dey Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520

Holly House was a really nice place, but that’s not where my father would live. It’s too far from relatives. The staff was wonderful, 100 percent fantastic. I saw the kitchen and where everybody walks … (read more)
Holly House was a really nice place, but that’s not where my father would live. It’s too far from relatives. The staff was wonderful, 100 percent fantastic. I saw the kitchen and where everybody walks … (read more)

2014

Sunrise of East Brunswick

190 Summerhill Road, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

The staff at Sunrise of East Brunswick is phenomenal. The meals are good. They provide everything here. I don’t have to leave. They have a salon, bingo, DJs, and everything. Everything about this plac … (read more)
The staff at Sunrise of East Brunswick is phenomenal. The meals are good. They provide everything here. I don’t have to leave. They have a salon, bingo, DJs, and everything. Everything about this plac … (read more)

Graceland Gardens

1628 State RT 27, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902

The beautiful one-story building has the ambiance of the home. Twenty-three private rooms & bath. Prepared meals are served in a lovely dining room or if preferred your room or your own outside pa … (read more)
The beautiful one-story building has the ambiance of the home. Twenty-three private rooms & bath. Prepared meals are served in a lovely dining room or if preferred your room or your own outside pa … (read more)

Millennium Memory Care – Monroe

310 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe, NJ, 08831

My relative just moved in recently and I must say we are happy thus far… The place is immaculate. the community is very clean and the staff is on top of things. Every resident has their own rooms wh … (read more)
My relative just moved in recently and I must say we are happy thus far… The place is immaculate. the community is very clean and the staff is on top of things. Every resident has their own rooms wh … (read more)

CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living& Memory Care

664 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

My aunt was at CareOne at East Brunswick. They were good, and she was very happy there. It was limited on our end because we weren’t allowed to go in. We’re only allowed to go in a couple of times in … (read more)
My aunt was at CareOne at East Brunswick. They were good, and she was very happy there. It was limited on our end because we weren’t allowed to go in. We’re only allowed to go in a couple of times in … (read more)

Homestead at Hamilton

2560 Kuser Road, Trenton, NJ, 08691

This is for Volante Senior Living, the company that owns Homestead at Hamilton. My father was a resident for 3 years at Homestead. Two weeks after he passed away in March, I received a letter from Vol … (read more)
This is for Volante Senior Living, the company that owns Homestead at Hamilton. My father was a resident for 3 years at Homestead. Two weeks after he passed away in March, I received a letter from Vol … (read more)

Spring Hills Princeton

1000 Windrow Drive, Princeton, NJ, 08540

I liked Spring Hills Princeton. The woman I met there was nice. She was wonderful. It seemed like a nice place. I liked the price. It’s cheaper than others. The rooms were nice, too. I think they were … (read more)
I liked Spring Hills Princeton. The woman I met there was nice. She was wonderful. It seemed like a nice place. I liked the price. It’s cheaper than others. The rooms were nice, too. I think they were … (read more)

Spring Hills Matawan

40 Freneau Avenue, Matawan, NJ, 07747

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.
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.

Rose Hill Assisted Living

1150 Washington Blvd., Robbinsville, NJ, 08691

The facility is very old and outdated. Extremely expensive and almost no amenities in comparison to the other area facilities. Rooms much smaller then what I saw at other facilities in the area. Activ … (read more)
The facility is very old and outdated. Extremely expensive and almost no amenities in comparison to the other area facilities. Rooms much smaller then what I saw at other facilities in the area. Activ … (read more)


HarborChase of Princeton

4331 Route 1 South, Princeton, NJ, 08540


Maplewood at Princeton

One Hospital Drive, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536


2018, 2019, 2022

Brandywine Living At Howell

100 Meridian Place, Howell, NJ, 07731

The staff is awesome. They go out of their way to know each resident and what their preferences are. My mom loves them. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. I am most impressed by Amy, the a … (read more)
The staff is awesome. They go out of their way to know each resident and what their preferences are. My mom loves them. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. I am most impressed by Amy, the a … (read more)
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2018, 2019, 2022

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Monroe Township

Assisted living communities in Monroe Township are regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health. The department issues rules for senior care at residential communities throughout the state, conducts site inspections and issues reports for the public. All of the facilities in New Jersey that offer residential assisted living support for seniors must be licensed through the department and comply with the department’s rules and state laws regarding senior care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Monroe Township

  • Monroe Township’s climate is a pleasant blend of mild summers and cool winters. The area gets around 29 inches of snow during the winter, and in the summer, daily highs average 86 degrees. 
  • The cost of living in Monroe Township can be high relative to the rest of the country, but seniors living in New Jersey get a few breaks that help keep expenses manageable. New Jersey doesn’t tax Social Security income, and up to $75,000 of income from pensions and other retirement sources is free from tax. Property taxes can be high, but New Jersey’s sales tax of 7% falls well within the average range for most of the country.
  • Monroe Township has a relatively low crime rate for most categories. The violent crime index in the township is just 7.3, which is significantly lower than the national rate of 11.6.

  • Seniors have a lot of options for getting around Monroe Township. In addition to the bus and rail service that connects the township with the greater New York urban area, the township’s transportation department operates a fleet of 12 buses for seniors aged 55 and over. Seniors can ride these buses for free, and spur lines connect regular routes with Princeton Hospital and CentraState at no charge.
  • The Monroe Township Senior Center helps local seniors keep active with a suite of programs and events open to all residents aged 55 and over. Sponsored events include a National Night Out, open house events at the township’s libraries and exercise classes geared toward seniors of all levels of fitness and physical ability. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Monroe Township

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living in Monroe Township costs seniors an average of $7,478 a month, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. The average monthly cost for New Jersey as a whole is lower at $6,650. The median cost of similar care nationwide is $4,300 a month.

The Cost of Living in Other Nearby Cities

With monthly costs of $7,478, assisted living is more expensive in Monroe Township than in many nearby cities. Further south, Atlantic City averages $5,790 a month. Ocean City has even lower costs at just $4,945. Assisted living in the Vineland area, which runs $6,523 a month, is still quite lower than Monroe Township’s costs.

$7478

Monroe Township

$6650

New Jersey

$4300

The United States

$5790

Atlantic City

$4945

Ocean City

$6523

Vineland

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Monroe Township have care options to choose from other than assisted living. Adult day health care costs an average of $1,788 a month, while in-home care from a homemaker or home health aide costs $4,910 and $4,957, respectively. Private rooms in nursing care homes cost an average of $11,999 a month, while a semiprivate room costs $10,783 per month.

$4910

Homemaker Services

$4957

Home Health Aide

$1788

Adult Day Health Care

$7478

Assisted Living Facility

$10783

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11999

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

Note: Care cost data for Monroe Township was not available, so data for the closest city, Trenton, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Monroe Township

Assisted living services in Monroe Township may be covered under the state’s Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports waiver.

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Monroe Township

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 has numerous resources available for seniors who live in the area or plan to move soon. These government and nonprofit agencies provide free and low-cost services to support seniors with recreational and social activities, health and wellness classes and education, and case manager services that help seniors find the benefit programs they need.

ResourceContact Service
Middlesex County Aging & Disability Services(732) 745-3295Middlesex County Aging and Disability Services operates numerous programs to support seniors in the area. The service offers case management and support for applications to Medicare and Medicaid, as well as Meals on Wheels and transportation services for medical and personal trips. The service also coordinates social activities, such as the senior art contest. Service workers help seniors connect with professional caregivers and in-home health workers, as well as to find placement in local residential communities.
Monroe Township Office of Senior Services(609) 448-7140The Monroe Township Office of Senior Services operates local senior centers that act as a social hub for those in the community. Programs offered include free transportation services for seniors and people with limited mobility, exercise and fitness classes and education seminars on senior finances, health and safety issues and legal matters relating to senior care and estate planning. Membership is open to local seniors aged 55 and over.
Middlesex County’s Veterans Service Program(732) 745-4051The Middlesex County Veteran’s Service program helps honorably discharged veterans and their eligible spouses and dependents navigate the VA system to get the services they need. Support services include help signing up for VA benefits, including disability and pensions, connecting veterans with needed health services and help filing and appealing claims. Case manager assistance is available at no cost for veterans, and visits are available on a walk-in basis.

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Monroe Township