Independent Living Communities in Trenton, NJ

"I went down to Quality Home Residence yesterday, and I didn't like what I saw. I didn't want to live in a private house like that. I don't like that. I live in a palace. It's beautiful here. We have a nice apartment here. I didn't like the area at Quality Home Residence. I'm a veteran, and I'm going to pursue a place where Veterans would pay most of it. However, $4200 a month living in that place is ridiculous. Where I'm living now, I don't spend that kind of money. It's like a house in a rural area. I went down there, and the grass is growing in the yard. I'm not looking for anything like that. I would rather stay where I'm at, which is nice, and have in-home care for a couple of days a week, just to give me a break. It would be much cheaper because the VA will pay for four hours for five days, and it's not costing me anything out of my pocket. The staff was good. They tried to explain everything to us, but after I saw the place, I didn't want to live in a house. I looked around, and I found this other place down here in Monroe Township, affordable housing for seniors. It's nice, and it's a luxury thing. To go down to Quality Home Residence is like going backwards. We are in our 80s, and we want to make sure that we live comfortably. They didn't have any amenities, and in the area, the grass needed cutting. People were sitting on a porch. They could improve the appearance of the house. It's clean and everything."

"We're moving into Bella Terra. It looks wonderful. They have cozy small rooms where you can go, sit, and read. They have a very nice library. It is more welcoming and more homey; it is just lovely. Hopefully, it will work out. We went for lunch there, and the food was very good. My daughter was with us then, and she thought the food was delicious. The people are very nice. They're all very professional, but very friendly. They have a beauty salon, a hairdresser, a dentist, and an eye doctor. They have a podiatrist that comes in too. They have a wonderful therapy, an exercise room, and a full-time therapist. They do occupational and physical therapy, and they provide car service for shopping. The only thing I do not like is they say they have to be the one to give me my meds. Also, I know I get three meals a day there, but I love cooking. They told me that New Jersey law says they have to turn off the oven when it is assisted living."

"Springfield Senior Living was closer to us than the other place, but it was too far out. The staff was wonderful, we ate lunch there, and they waited on us. The man who gave us the tour was excellent, everybody was really nice, and the room he showed us was a suite; that was the only one available. My mother and aunt liked that room, it was big enough for both of them, and you can put two twin beds in there and have a little living room. They had plenty of activities, and they don't have to cook, so they loved that too. The facility was clean, beautiful, and well laid out."

"We were really happy with Hudson Estates Gracious Retirement Living, especially with the girl who gave us the tour. She was very knowledgeable. She showed us all the different features. They showed us an apartment on the third floor, which we didn't really like because we have a little dog and we would really prefer the first floor. She showed us an apartment on the first floor that was being readied. It wasn't finished, but it was ideal for us because you could walk right out into the backyard from there. All in all, we really liked that setup. We fell in love with the theater area because it had tiered seating like a regular movie theater. So, it had lots of amenities like game rooms, lounges, and different places like that. It was within our price range. The sales rep was so friendly and outgoing. She showed us around, and she gave us price ranges for various apartments. She gave us a copy of the menu, and the food looked really good. The place was very clean and quiet."

"My family member lives here and loves it. They are willing to talk to her and food is great."

"My brother moved into St Mary's Manor. He had been there before for medical treatments, and he went into rehab. They're very caring people/staff; the doctor calls me with updates. I was able to be part of their care meeting management virtually, so that was good. The staff is very good. His friend said the food is fine, but my brother cannot eat food right now; he has a feeding tube. They seem to have a caring staff, competent doctors, and they do have different levels of care, so that's helpful."

"I liked everything about Fountain View at Logan Square. The location was fantastic. They have a parking garage. The rooms were a nice size. They had a washer and dryer in the room. The rent was a little expensive, but the facilities were nice and clean. The person who took us around was wonderful. He knew his business. A couple of the other people we met were very good. I liked Fountain View. The food looked very appetizing. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and they seemed to know the people that they passed in the hallway. They were friendly, and they knew about other facilities. They tell you, "You should try this one," or "Did you go there?" The atmosphere was very nice. Some of the residents I saw knew each other."

"I visited Paradise Manor. They were very accommodating and very knowledgeable. The place was clean. It seemed to have everything there that was needed, and it's close to where I live. I believe it's like $1,500 a month. I didn't see many activities. I basically just saw the amenities. It's more of a studio-type environment."

You Will Feel Right At Home! Convenient location...Beautiful 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, Our property is conveniently located near shopping, medical facilities, and transportation. Property grounds feature beautiful landscaping. Units included washer/dryer, w/ carpet, dishwasher, frost-free refrigerator, stove top and oven, mini-blinds, air conditioning, walk in closets and much more. Heritage Village at Lawrence is a newly constructed rental community for people 55 years and over with low and modest incomes. Tired of the rising property taxes and cost of homeownership? Want to have more leisure time and no house upkeep? How about living closer to grandchildren, family and friends? Independent living in a quality-designed new rental complex at a fraction of the market-rate unit price is possible. Whether you are downsizing or changing your lifestyle, come visit Heritage Village at Lawrence. You will feel right at home. Convenient location…Brand New Construction…Beautiful 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, Our property is conveniently located near shopping, medical facilities, and transportation. Property grounds feature beautiful landscaping. Units included washer/dryer, w/ carpet, dishwasher, frost-free refrigerator, stove top and oven, mini-blinds, air conditioning, walk in closets and much more. At Heritage Village, you can live life as you choose, free from the responsibility of maintaining a home. It's time to relax and enjoy your leisure time and the things you've always loved doing. You don't have to venture far from your doorsteps to experience all there is to do at Heritage Village at Lawrence. Right on site, you'll find a host of recreational, educational and social activities. Exercise in the fitness center. Host a party in the multipurpose activities/meeting room, equipped with a catering kitchen. Or just unwind in the elegant lounge area or on the sundeck. The on-site maintenance superintendent and community manager are there when you need them to assure convenience and safety. Transportation is also available to take you to the places you want to go, so having to drive is not a priority.

"We have moved into Montage at Hamilton Apartments. It's close, which is why I chose them. There's a TV on each floor. They have a game room and a swimming pool. Our apartment is nice. We have a washer and dryer. With regard to food, we have to buy our own food. We keep the place clean ourselves."

"I'm leaning on Azalea at Hamilton. I was satisfied with their apartments, their location, and what they offer. The down payment is only $5000, and there's obviously a monthly fee. That's satisfactory for me. Everything looked very nice. It looked like people were happy. It was a good impression. They have quite a bit of amenities available. I was very pleased. The physical appearance was good. They have everything I would need. There are things to do and entertainment. The dining room looked satisfactory. They have a meal plan, too."

"We liked Birchwood at Hopewell the most. They're right off of 295 and they're on Denow Road, so there's a lot of shopping, restaurants, and hair salons down that road. The amenities that they offer within the facility are also really nice. The rooms are pretty spacious. It's a very nice and clean place. The lady who gave us a tour was very good. She answered all our questions, took us all around and showed us where the laundry rooms were, and explained everything to us. She was very thorough. They have elevators so if you're on the second floor, it would be easy for you to get to the apartment. Then every floor has its little lounge/waiting/sitting area. They also have game rooms, and movie nights, and they all have their own little balconies, even if they're on the first floor. So, it was beautiful."

"HeatherGate at Oxford Valley was wonderful. Everything was upgraded and the apartments were up to date. They also had activities and some events going on. There's a swimming pool, a fitness center, a picnic area, and you can have family gatherings outside. It was just nice. The staff was vibrant, open, and the lady was willing to give us a tour and she also welcomed us, my mom and I, to come back. Everything that I wanted was there and the upkeep was extraordinary. The only thing was that the price was so steep."

"I'm a resident of Friends Village. It has two campuses- the nursing home is Friends Home and I'm in the Village, which is independent living. It's a Quaker-based institution, nonprofit, non-denominational, but it's supported by the Quakers. They have six apartment buildings and then there's a little bit smaller setting within the main building for twelve apartments. I'm in a independent apartment and I walk to the main building for my meals and activities. Aside from COVID, which shut some things down for two months here, it has been a very positive experience. The staff is well trained and very attentive to people's needs. I have no complaint whatsoever about anything they've done. When I first came in, the apartment that I am in, which is a 1-bedroom, was completely renovated with a new kitchen. I have my own washer dryer in my apartment, plenty of storage, and my own bedroom and bath. My apartment is cleaned by staff once every two weeks and then a deep cleaning once a year. I haven't reached that point yet, but it is neat and clean. The campus is lovely. I can't commend the staff enough. I have never seen such caring when people need extra help or things of that sort. Although it's independent, there are some people here with walkers and oxygen, and the staff has always been extremely helpful in any kind of aid to the people's needs. We're coming back from a lockdown because the county had high COVID rates in January and February, and so we're just getting back to activities. They seem to be going well and I will stay here as long as I am able. My son and my oldest grandchildren live about a mile away. Although the rest of my family is about an hour away, it's closer than where I was before. The main building was a large colonial building, which has a dining room and a TV room. It also has a library. Then there is a hallway that has 12 apartments. Beyond that, there's a card room and a gym. And then there are patios outside and porches. There are clusters of four buildings, and I live in one of them. I happen to live in the building. Eight apartments each, summer doubles, summer 1-bedroom, and summer studios. Each has a quadrangle where you can sit out. As soon as the weather gets better, they're installing special plantings for us there. They're in the process of doing what they call native plantings, and the residents on my end of the quadrangle can have their own plants. We're trying to coordinate our colors together and then they will plant for us and we'll have a beautiful garden in the summer. They've taken care of everything, and maintenance is wonderful. I have knee problems and they've brought me my newspaper to my door, and things of that sort; the little extras that I didn't expect. When we were on the lockdown, they brought us our meals. It's a friendly place. I was in another place where the staff was not so accommodating or communicative, and so I am very pleased."