The Best Memory Care Communities in Mercer County, NJ

"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 were a good size. They generally have games and outings just like the others. I thought the atmosphere was very pleasant."

"The staff is very responsive, from administrators to nurses, activities' staff and caregivers. Most staff have been there for years, there is not much turnover. Rooms are of different sizes and are comfortable and it's easy to personalize them to make your loved one feel at home. Plenty of activities and areas for residents to move around, both indoors and outdoors. There are courtyards and a long walking path outside for residents to use safely. Most importantly, the caregivers, nurses and other staff genuinely care for your loved one, in my case my 92 year old husband. And he was not an easy person to deal with. He was stubborn, upset at not being back at home and angry in the beginning. Somehow Arden made it work, they gave him excellent care, acclimated him to his new surroundings and even brought a smile to his face. And they were so wonderful to me, always keeping in touch and brightening my spirits as well."

"We just toured the Sunrise of Lower Makefield's assisted living. The place is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. The food was awesome, too. They were kind enough to give my parents lunch to try out. The person who assisted us answered all our questions and did not rush. She spoke to my parents and not just to me. She explained everything and showed us everything, and she took her time. The people serving lunch, after they had taken the orders, would keep coming to ask if they could get you anything and if the food was okay. It was so nice. It's very close to my house so I feel more comfortable, and the place is so friendly. The patients were kind and friendly to my parents, and they didn't even know they were coming. They're all laughing and joking with them. My parents and I tried the food. The food is not prepared and shipped there because they have cooks who cook the food there daily. There are four different cooks, and they cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I had chicken noodle soup and it's homemade, not out of the can. I also had a sandwich and a cup of tea. They even asked if I wanted dessert. They have plenty of juices, coffee, and tea. They even have beer and wine. My father asked if it was just for holidays and the lady there said no. She said that if you wanted to have a glass of wine after your meal, you could have it, and my father did. The apartment is beautiful when you walk in. There were two different types of rooms that we saw. They have three room types, but we only saw the two. It's an L-shaped room and when you walk to your left, there's a huge area where you can have a TV, maybe two recliners, and a table. To the right is a closet and a kitchenette with cabinets and a refrigerator. There's a huge bathroom where you can wheel in and it has all the handrails, benches in the shower, and a heat lamp in the ceiling so they won't be cold. The room has a great big bay window that overlooks a farm area on one side and the main street on the other. It's very pretty, and the landscape is beautiful. I can't wait to see it in the springtime. If one room has two people, they would offer two beds, two dressers, two nightstands, and a table and lamp. It's a very spacious and beautiful room. Even the hallways have artwork all over and how they have decorated it is fabulous. It's a very happy place where everybody's greeting everybody. Even the patients greet the staff. We saw this one lady walking fast with her walker to go to the activity. She was telling the other patients to come so they could get a good seat. They have a bus that takes them out for outings. They can take them to the store or to whatever restaurant in the area. It's a shuttle bus that has a lift so if you're in a wheelchair, you can still go. They said it's there twice a week. They also have a salon for them to get their hair and nails done."

"It was fabulous. We were going there, but Dad didn't qualify. They're wonderful. They were attentive. They were terrific. The rooms were light, airy, modern, and comfortable. The dining area was beautiful, but we did not experience the food. They have everything. The only thing they didn't have was a pool."

"I feel that my wife , having been at Rittenhouse Village for nearly two years now , is being well cared for. Improvements in care , diet , and overall environment give me peace of mind when I am not there with her. I visit most days and , thankfully , have not had any unpleasant surprises. Special thanks to the management , nursing staff , kitchen staff , and all those others who have been diligent and thoughtful in their daily tasks. Keep up the good work ! God will reward you. Sincerely, Frank Johnson "

"I'm very happy here at The Birches at Newtown. They're very accommodating, everything is nice, and they have a lot of activities for us to attend. I recently lost my husband and they've been very supportive. My apartment has a bedroom. I have a nice sitting room, kitchenette and bathroom. It's very nice. I have a very nice view from my windows in my TV room. They have studio apartments and bigger ones than the one I have. We have bingo, word games, fitness programs, and we had a nice picnic on the 4th of July and stuff like that. The whole community is very nice. The staff is wonderful. The food is very nice and one plus about the food is if you don't like what they're having at the time, you can order anything you want, a hamburger or an omelet, you have your choice. The activities are great."

"We chose Oxford Crossing because of where it is located. It's a beautiful place. We're in a one-bedroom with a nice amount of space because we have some large pieces of furniture. The staff was great, and they showed us around. The food's very good. The upkeep is spotless. We haven't participated yet in many things, but they do offer different things to do. Right now we're sitting outside, there's a big overhang in the front. So it's nice. When you walk in the lobby, it's classy looking. You feel like you're walking into a fine hotel. That's what it looks like."

"Brookdale Monroe just seemed a little big. Otherwise, it was clean. The people were friendly to everyone. The rooms were pretty much the same as the other place. The staff during the tour was very good, friendly, answered my questions, showed us around, and was very personable. They had a beauty parlor. The amenities were good."

"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 in and started services quickly upon move in. I would highly recommend this facility for any Assisted Living needs ! It is a warm , caring environment that makes such a hard transition , feel seamless THANK YOU to the entire staff for being so nice !"

"We liked it because it was small. They only take ten to 12 residents. It's a home and we feel that with my sister, that would be something that would help her more than a large facility with a lot of people. It's a smaller facility, so it's more homey, and it's more like living in a regular house. It's a ranch house. It has a living room, dining room, a rest area, the bedrooms, and a bathroom, but they're all suited to have memory care residents. The staff seemed sufficient and efficient. They were working with the residents, playing a game with them, and playing music with them. I think there were only six residents that were there at the time. The house was very clean and orderly. The dining area was very clean. We saw the kitchen and the dining area where they sat. They were sitting like in a recreation area that had tables and chairs, and it was very clean and nice. They had a front porch that has a ramp with railings; they sit outside on the porch as well."

"I went to Juniper Village at Bucks County and I was greeted properly. They've got very nice people. The place was clean. They showed us several apartments, several of the crafts that they were doing, the restaurant, and the menu. Everything was great. They have studios, one bedrooms, and two bedrooms. The staff during the tour was very nice. They have a church on the premises. The buy-in was cheap. We tried to set up several luncheons, but we weren't able to do that."

"I have high regard for Millennium at Monroe. My wife was there 3 and 1/2 years. The staff always treated her with dignity and respect. I visited almost every day. I saw only appropriate behavior and extreme patience by the staff. They also stand out in the medical needs area. My wife obviously had some medical problems. The staff always addressed the problems, and if needed called in the right expert. They also have a highly qualified doctor that comes in and in the network of the larger insurers. The drug cost are also controlled by Millennium. I would like to give special thanks to Sarah, Maria, Edith and Lenora. They are true professionals.."

"I had a pretty good tour at Holland Village. It had a nice atmosphere; it was not sterile. The people were very friendly. It was very clean and nice. I liked it. The staff that I met was good. They had various clubs. They had a gym and a swimming pool."

"I went to Brookdale Hillsborough. There was tranquility there. It was nice. The care was nice. From what I saw, the place was clean. The room was clean and sufficient as well. The staff was very kind and very knowledgeable. The dining area was clean. It was an empty space with tables and some chairs and things like that."