
125 Assisted Living Facilities near Princeton, NJ
With an average cost of $5,250 in Princeton, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 24 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 4 facilities in Princeton.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Princeton, NJ
Atrium of Princeton
HarborChase of Princeton
Brandywine Living at Princeton
Brandywine Living Serenade at Princeton
CareOne Assisted Living at Hamilton
Atria Cranford
Brookdale Hillsborough
Juniper Village at Chatham
Brookdale Northampton
Brookdale Monroe
The Birches at Newtown
Laurel Circle
Sunrise of Lower Makefield
Sunrise of Basking Ridge
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside
Spring Hills Somerset
Sunrise of Jackson
Sunrise of Westfield
Heritage of Clara Barton
Woodbourne Place
Holland Village
Sunrise of Lincroft
Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland
The Chelsea at Warren
Brighton Gardens of Middletown
Brighton Gardens of Edison
Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow ...
The Chelsea at Forsgate
The Clare Estate
Legacy Gardens of Bristol
Sunrise of Marlboro
Wesley Enhanced Living Doylestown
Symphony Manor of Feasterville
The Solana Doylestown
The Chelsea at East Brunswick
Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park
The Chelsea at Fanwood
Sunrise of East Brunswick
The Villas
Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living
Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel
Holy Redeemer Lafayette
Granville Place
Oakwood Residence
Chandler Hall
Millennium Memory Care - Matawan
Millennium Memory Care - Holmdel
The Chelsea at the Solana Marlboro
Allegria at the Oaks
Brookdale Florence
Arbor Terrace Middletown
Mattison Crossing at Manalapan Avenue
Pickering Manor
Millennium Memory Care - Monroe
Harmony Place Assisted Living at Park...
CareOne at Moorestown
Atrium of Matawan
All American Assisted Living at Hills...
Sunrise of Bridgewater
The Chelsea at Manalapan
Rose Hill Assisted Living
Bear Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care
The Chelsea at Bridgewater
Holly House Senior Residence
Deer Meadows Retirement Community
Hunterdon Hills Residential Care Faci...
CareOne at Somerset Valley
Sunrise of Summit, NJ
Arbor Terrace Mountainside
Heartis of Yardley
The Delaney at Bridgewater
Heartis Bucks County - Opening Fall 2...
Brandywine Living At Howell
Bella Terra
Ann's Choice
Brandywine Living at Middlebrook Cros...
Brandywine Living at Pennington
Fellowship Village
Masonic Village at Burlington
Brandywine Living at Governor's Crossing
Attleboro Village
Paul's Run
Juniper Village at Bucks County
Independence Manor At Hunterdon
Reformed Church Home
Brightview Warren
Neshaminy Manor
Brandywine Living at Mountain Ridge
Personal Care at the Park
Pine Run Lakeview
Masonic Village at Warminster
The Lakewood Courtyard
The Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus For Seni...
St. Mary's Assisted Living
Homestead at Hamilton
Delaware Valley Veterans Home
Christ's Home Retirement Community Sh...
Brandywine Living at Summit
PARKER AT STONEGATE
Whispering Knoll Assisted Living
Madison Center
Holy Redeemer St. Joseph Manor
Bayside Manor
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey, is home to the Princeton University Art Museum, which has almost 100,000 works of art for seniors to enjoy. There are many other things to do in Princeton, such as walking tours of Princeton, paddling boating at the Marina, and golfing on a Championship Golf Course.
There are four assisted living communities in Princeton, with 100 more in the neighboring communities of West Windsor, Monmouth Junction and Pennington. All of these facilities are regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Princeton
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Crime rates in Princeton are slightly lower than national averages. On a scale of one to 100, with 100 being the highest crime rates, Princeton scores 25.3 for violent crime compared to the national average of 31.1, and 34.7 for property crime compared to the national average of 38.1
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Princeton can be one of the most expensive places to live in the state of New Jersey, and is considerably more expensive than the national average. On a scale where the national average is scored as 100, Princeton is over twice as expensive and rated at 218. However, this is based solely on the cost of housing, which is almost five times the national average. Healthcare is around five percent cheaper than the national average, and groceries cost about the same.
- The Princeton area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Princeton Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- In Princeton, as in the rest of the state of New Jersey Social Security benefits aren't taxed, though some seniors may still have to pay federal taxes on their social security.
- Princeton, New Jersey, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- Princeton has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Princeton Senior Resource Center, an organization that provides local seniors with programs to keep them active and enjoying life and personal support and guidance, as well as one other senior center.
Paying for Assisted Living in Princeton
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Princeton start around $5,250 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 Princeton 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 Princeton
In Princeton, as is the same throughout New Jersey, the Medicaid Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) helps fund costs associated with assisted living.
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 Princeton
Princeton 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 Princeton, please visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Princeton
Princeton-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.


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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Princeton
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Review of Brandywine Living Serenade at Princeton
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 around-the... Read more
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Review of Atrium of Princeton
Atrium Senior Living of Princeton only had large rooms available, but I needed two rooms because I have a cat. The place was nice and the meals were quite good. They had a library and a salon. They... Read more
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Review of Brandywine Living at Princeton
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 pro... Read more
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