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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Monroe Township, NJ for 2024

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.

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Assisted Living Facilities in Monroe Township, New Jersey

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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 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.

Monroe Township

$7,478

New Jersey

$6,650

The United States

$4,300

Atlantic City

$5,790

Ocean City

$4,945

Vineland

$6,523

Mobile, AL

$4,404

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.

Homemaker Services

$4,910

Home Health Aide

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Assisted Living Facility

$7,478

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,783

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$11,999

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.

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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

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Mary Ann

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Monroe

My tour of Brookdale Monroe was excellent. The staff gave us a full review of the rooms, the activities, and what was available. They had cooking classes and they showed me the dining room. The...

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Debbie

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Monroe

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...

Provider response

Thank you for your kind words.. We, at Brookdale Monroe, love what we do, and it definitely shows in our Community! Your Aunt is going to be very happy here..

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Madeline Mullins

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

Review of The Chelsea at Forsgate

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...

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