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380 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
"I have been in rehabs as a visitor and thought the residents were treated as low class individuals. However, as a...
3200 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 19020
"I liked that Juniper Village at Bucks County has independent living, assisted living, and nursing care. They're highly...
32 Laurel Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734
"I had to express my appreciation to all the staff members for helping a group of Laurel Bay's residents enjoying the...
485 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
"I want to thank all the staff that helped me get stronger. They are the most kind and helpful people. A very special...
5000 Windrow Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
"My father is in Spring Hills Post Acute Care Princeton. It's close to where my brother lives, so he can also keep an eye...
100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
"Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center was modern, new, sunny and bright, but I was disappointed that the Alzheimer's...
728 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
"My mother was recently at Princeton Care Centre following hospitalization for stent placement. Her doctor recommended...
2 Deerpark Dr, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
"I toured the facility after hours and was greeted by a woman who was a manager. It was by 4th tour of the day and by far...
112 Franklin Corner Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
"The character and service match the care my mom is getting as eyewitness the sensitive, caring, care and concern your...
2381 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
"My sister was in St Lawrence Rehabilitation Center. They were very good. They had excellent care. It was a single room...
Morris Hall One Bishops’ Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
"We’re waiting to get my husband into here; they haven’t had a bed available for a month. It has the reputation of being...
3371 Route 27, Franklin Park, NJ 08823
"This is a great facility . I am extremely happy with the care my parent is receiving here . "
1059 Edinburg Road , Hamilton, NJ 08690
"My mom has been in Hamilton Continuing Care for at least a month. I love the facility, and everybody is very nice...
61 Maplewood Ave, Cranbury, NJ 08512
"The Elms of Cranbury was giving rehabilitation for my dad's hip when he was there, and it was an excellent facility. The...
1501 State Hwy 33, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
"My mom stayed at Arcadia. I was happy with them, but my sister was not. There was some confusion there with her care...
2240 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Mercerville, NJ 08619
"My wife is in the Mercerville Center nursing home and I'm quite content. I chose them for several reasons. They have the...
2300 Hamilton Ave , Trenton, NJ 08619
"food and personnel were great and delivered food in best shape"
292 Applegarth Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
"Residents are treated wiith care and compassion. The food is adequate. The facility is immaculate.and easily accesible...
300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ 08520
"I live in Meadow Lakes. I chose it because it's beautiful. The staff are topnotch. My apartment is roomy, spacious...
189 Applegarth Road, Monroe, NJ 08831
"My mother recently stayed at The Gardens at Monroe after a hospitalization for pneumonia. The care was great. The...
Nursing Homes
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Review of Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton
Please stay away from this center for any LONG TERM care!!! My family made the difficult decision to send mom to a LT Care facility with the expectation that we would get the needed help in caring...
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Review of Princeton Care Center - CLOSED
My mother was a recent admission to the short term rehab facility and I was appalled at the substandard level of care she received. 1. We waited 1.5-2 hours before she was seen by a nurse upon...
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Review of Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton
JENNIFER the Manager of dieticians was excellent. The rest of the staff lazy. Patients call out shouting out for services are ignored. Beautiful place terrible care. Never see Doctors.
The national median monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing facility is $3,742 cheaper than in Princeton. However, the average cost of a semiprivate room in a Princeton nursing home is similar to the New Jersey average of $11,254.
Most New Jersey cities have relatively similar costs to the state median. The most significant cost difference is in Atlantic City, where semiprivate rooms are $2,125 less per month than in Princeton. At $10,007, Ocean City is also cheaper than Princeton. The area with the most comparable nursing home fees is Vineland, at just $624 less per month.
Princeton
$11,650
New Jersey
$11,254
The United States
$7,908
Atlantic City Area
$9,125
Ocean City Area
$10,007
Vineland Area
$11,026
The cost of a semiprivate room in a Princeton, NJ, nursing home is $11,650 per month. Meanwhile, the monthly cost of a private room in the city is $11,999.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When considering placing a loved one in a nursing home, it’s important to consider the costs of other types of senior care. A private room is slightly more expensive than semiprivate accommodations. More affordable options include home health care, at $5,243. For seniors requiring assistance beyond the home but still wishing to retain some independence, assisted living in Princeton is $8,145 per month. Home care is the second most affordable option, while adult day health care is the cheapest.
Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,866
Assisted Living
$8,145
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,650
Nursing Home (private room)
$11,999
There are many resources available to seniors living in Princeton that can help them access support and create a sense of community outside their nursing facility. Families looking to move their loved one into a facility in New Jersey can use these resources to ensure a smooth process.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior Resource Center | (609) 751-9699 | The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) is a nonprofit organization serving Princeton residents aged 55+ and their families. The organization helps with care planning and the transition to nursing home care. The center also holds senior programming to help seniors with retirement planning, engage them in social and recreational activities such as fitness classes and provide technology assistance. |
| Transportation Resources to Aid Disadvantaged and Elderly | (609) 530-1971 | The T.R.A.D.E. transportation assistance program is provided by Mercer County in New Jersey and incurs no costs to older adults. Seniors can schedule free transportation for door-to-door travel to medical appointments, nutritional services and more. They should book at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure availability, and a $1 donation per ride is appreciated. |
| HomeFriends Program | (609) 751-9699 | The HomeFriends Program is available to seniors in Princeton and surrounding areas through the PSRC and VolunteerMatch. Together, they deliver a volunteer program that allows adults aged 40+ to offer their time to socialize with seniors for at least 1 hour per week. The program allows seniors living in Princeton to have companionship, conversation and regular social interactions even when they're living alone or in a nursing home. |
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