125 Assisted Living Facilities near Princeton, NJ

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Princeton

• 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
  
• 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.