Maplewood at Princeton
One Hospital Drive, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536
"Welcome to an inspiring senior living community located right on the campus of Penn Medicine-Princeton Health in downtown Plainsboro. Nestle..."
READ MOREAssisted living communities in Princeton provide seniors with a safe, supportive place to live where they can get help with the activities of daily living. The average cost for assisted living in this city is $8,145 a month, which is significantly higher than the national average of $4,500 and the state average of $6,495 a month.
This guide provides information for seniors about the costs of assisted living, the pros and cons of retiring in Princeton and the local resources that can help area seniors navigate their retirement years.
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One Hospital Drive, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536
"Welcome to an inspiring senior living community located right on the campus of Penn Medicine-Princeton Health in downtown Plainsboro. Nestle..."
READ MORE219 Mount Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920
"Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..."
READ MORE8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920
4.8
(40 reviews)
"Over the last 8 years my mother was a resident of Fellowship Village in both the Independent and Assisted Living communities. Fellowship provided her with a secure , comfortable living area, incredibly delicious food and the opportunity to participat..."
READ MORE30000 Ann's Choice Way, Warminster, PA, 18974
3.4
(60 reviews)
"My parents lived in Ann's Choice. It's very, very upscale and very nice. It's a beautiful community. They moved in there when they were in their 70s and they lived independently. The place had beautiful apartments, restaurants, hairdressers, a gym, a..."
READ MORE100 Meridian Place, Howell, NJ, 07731
5.0
(28 reviews)
"My father is a resident of Brandywine Howell and I can't say enough good things about this building. He has received the best care possible. The staff goes out of their way to help not only the residents but their families as well. A nurse Alyssa eve..."
READ MORE2005 Route 22 West, PO BOX 6100, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
4.8
(24 reviews)
"I had a wonderful experience at Brandywine, sadly I wish I my father would've agreed to move sooner when her was a bit more independent. However, Brandywine still made sure that my father recieved the care that he needed at such a crucial part of his..."
READ MORE143 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, NJ, 08534
4.8
(22 reviews)
"Brandywine Living at Pennington was my favorite place. I liked the way it looked. I liked the fact that they put it in writing that when your money runs out, you would automatically go on Medicaid. The rooms looked fine. They had a beautiful library,..."
READ MORE473 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873
4.3
(24 reviews)
"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 the fact that in the memory care unit, they assig..."
READ MORE9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19115
4.2
(25 reviews)
"I know a thing or two about rehab facilities as my mother and father were in different ones at various times. This has been my first experience with the rehab facility of Paul's Run as I visit my aunt who has been there for a few weeks. I go fair..."
READ MORE49 Lasatta Avenue, Englishtown, NJ, 07726
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Facility is Clean! Food is ok Activities on point family visits mean a lot Staff always keeps us updated ! Some staff go above and beyond like Kyra , Carol , Jean, Brittany , Melissa and Amy Thank you..."
READ MORE1800 Highway 35 South, Middletown, NJ, 07748
4.2
(19 reviews)
"My friend just moved to Arbor Terrace about two months ago. I just went to visit him, and I couldn't get over how nice everyone is! The community is beautiful. The residents were doing Zumba when I walked in. The staff was so friendly. His house was ..."
READ MORE57 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren, NJ, 07059
4.8
(10 reviews)
"Brightview Warren was very nice. It was aesthetically pleasing and decorated very beautifully. People seemed very friendly. It was a nice day when we visited and a lot of people were sitting outside. It was also beautiful inside. They had these beaut..."
READ MORE1730 Buck Rd., Feasterville Trevose, PA, 19053
4.9
(9 reviews)
"Symphony Manor of Feasterville was clean and updated. It's nicely decorated and not over the top. I thought the room that I saw was nice. The staff who toured with me was Jennifer, and she was very good and very helpful. The dining area looked fine. ..."
READ MORE606 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816
4.4
(14 reviews)
"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. The community was well-equipped with amenities. There ..."
READ MORE274 King George Road, Warren, NJ, 07059
4.3
(15 reviews)
"My uncle is already in assisted living at The Chelsea at Warren. We just like the atmosphere. The staff members are very attentive, and they'll call you for everything. The food is very good. They do activities with them, and they take them on trips...."
READ MORE1990 Route 18 North, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857
4.1
(17 reviews)
"Reformed Church Home is all good. My first impression when I visited was that it's a bright, clean, and welcoming place. The staff member who accommodated me was friendly and informative. I saw their dining area which was very clean and lovely. They ..."
READ MORE1050 Springfield Ave, Mountainside, NJ, 07092
4.5
(13 reviews)
"Starting our search at Senior Living Communities near my father in Westfield I had the opportunity to tour Arbor Terrace Mountainside and was so impressed with the community as a whole. Made the hard decision of who to entrust with caring for my fath..."
READ MORE188 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ, 08822
5.0
(8 reviews)
"My aunt is in Independence Manor At Hunterdon. The people there are so caring, so professional, and so nice. It is a nice place, and it is very clean. They have an outdoor courtyard, and it's just kept well. The activities are really great for the se..."
READ MORE6400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA, 19020
4.4
(15 reviews)
"The gentleman in Allegria at the Oaks, Wesley, was the one who showed us all the activities and the different-sized rooms in the assisted living. When I said that my father-in-law would probably need a little more intensive care, he took us up to the..."
READ MORE1382 Newtown-Langhorne Rd, Newtown, PA, 18940
4.6
(12 reviews)
"Pennswood Village was good. They treated their residents like royalty, and they were very good to them. The staff seemed very nice. As far as cleanliness, it was very clean. Also, they had everything in there. They had an art gallery, their own post ..."
READ MOREThe New Jersey Department of Health is responsible for the state’s assisted living facilities, including those in Princeton. Facilities must apply for licensing through the Department and follow its rules and regulations for the level of care they provide. Seniors or family members can look at financial reports, licensing information and services provided through the Endearment of Health’s database.
The monthly cost for assisted living in Princeton will vary based on the amenities and location of a facility, but the average is $8,145 a month.
Princeton has some of the highest assisted living costs in the state. Its monthly average of $8,145 is $3,645 more than national norms. It is also $1,650 higher than the state’s average. In contrast, the lowest costs in the state are in Atlantic City, which averages $5,807. Seniors in Ocean City pay an average of $7,490, while seniors in Vineland average $6,400 a month.
Princeton
$8,145
New Jersey
$6,495
United States
$4,500
Atlantic City
$5,807
Ocean City
$7,490
Vineland
$6,400
Assisted living, which averages $8,145 a month in Princeton, is just one type of senior care in the area. The most affordable option is adult day health care, which costs just $1,866 a month. Seniors who want to age at home can expect to pay $5,148 for home care, with the cost increasing by $95 for home health care, which adds basic nursing care. Skilled nursing care has the highest cost, averaging $11,650 for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,866
Assisted Living Facility
$8,145
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,650
Note: Data for Princeton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, was used instead.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
Princeton and Mercer County offer a number of free and low-cost resources to local seniors. Through nonprofit and government agencies, seniors can access counseling services, advocacy, legal aid and discount programs.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Princeton Senior Resource Center | (609) 751-9699 | The Princeton Senior Resource Center is a nonprofit organization that provides services and activities for area seniors. Anyone age 55 and older in Mercer County can attend classes or sign up for assistance through the Center. Services include retirement planning and caregiver support. |
Central Jersey Legal Services | (609) 695-6249 | Central Jersey Legal Services provides free legal advice to seniors in Mercer and the surrounding counties. Seniors can contact the paralegals and attorneys with CJLS for advice about estate planning, long-term care legal concerns, health care concerns and guardianship. |
Mercer County Veterans Services Office | (609) 989-6120 | Through the Veterans Services Office, Mercer County veterans can connect with the programs they qualify for due to their military service. This includes no-cost burial plots, pension payments, referral services and survivor benefits. The office also operates a veterans crisis hotline for struggling veterans to call anytime. |
Mercer County Office on Aging | (609) 989-6661 | Mercer County Office on Aging is the Area Agency on Aging for the region. Through the Office on Aging, seniors can access many resources, such as adult protective services, legal services, information and assistance and senior mental health services. |
New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 582-6995 | Seniors living in any type of long-term care facility, including assisted living, can have their rights protected with the help of the NJLTCO. The Ombudsman handles complaints about these facilities' quality of care while advocating for better care for local seniors. |
Princeton Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities 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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5
Review of Brandywine Living Serenade at Princeton
My mother recently spent two months in a clean, warm furnished studio room, overlooking the back wooded patio area at Brandywine. The administrative staff were professional and responsive which...
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5
Review of Ciel of Princeton
It was very good. This one was brand new. It was very modern inside, very clean, and very well organized. The staff was great. The amenities were great. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very...
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5
Review of Spring Hills Princeton
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...