Applewood Estates
Applewood Drive , Freehold, NJ, 07728
3.9
(11 reviews)
Princeton, New Jersey, is home to more than 30,000 residents, of whom 15.7% are aged 65+. To support the aging population in Princeton, the city is home to several well-equipped hospitals and medical centers where residents can get the care they need. Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and Princeton Medical Institute are just two of the facilities located in the city. Princeton Health offers a Diabetes Management Program to support seniors living with the condition, including follow-up care and necessary referrals.
Nursing home costs in New Jersey are fairly high compared to the rest of the nation, with a semiprivate room in Princeton sitting at an average of $11,650 monthly, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. While the national average is $7,908 monthly, the higher prices reflect the developed urban area in and around Princeton. Nursing homes are beneficial to frail seniors who require round-the-clock access to a skilled nursing staff. These facilities offer more support than cheaper options such as home care or assisted living.
The following guide to nursing care in Princeton provides insight into the cost of care homes in the area. It also provides a list of free resources to support seniors.
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Applewood Drive , Freehold, NJ, 07728
3.9
(11 reviews)
1 Leisure Court, Flemington, NJ, 08822
3.9
(11 reviews)
"My mom is in Hunterdon Care Center. They are a wonderful community and they're very kind to my mom and to all the patients. My mom's room is comfortable, but it's nothing fancy. The nightstand and dressers are kind of old, and she has a hospital bed,..."
READ MORE238 Street Road, Southampton, PA, 18966
4.0
(12 reviews)
"I had family members at Southampton Estates for 20 years in all 3 stages of care....I agree with the cleanliness issues- a bathroom was left covered in diarrhea for 3 days while my relative was hospitalized..we found broken glass the the floor of a n..."
READ MORE1480 Oxford Valley Rd, Yardley, PA, 19067
3.1
(20 reviews)
"My husband is currently at Yardley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. He's being very well taken care of. They're on top of everything. I have no complaints. They're taking care of him, changing him, and feeding him when I'm not there. The nurses an..."
READ MORE2990 Holme, Philadelphia, PA, 19136
3.4
(16 reviews)
"Immaculate Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare was very clean and looked very respectful, probably because of its religious aspect of it. The rooms seemed nice and the people were nice. The rooms had a hospital-like feel to them because they ..."
READ MORE625 State Hwy 34, Matawan, NJ, 07747
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My dad is at Complete Care at Madison. We chose it for him because it was one of the only places that would accept him from the hospital. Once we went and checked out the place, the administrative staff was very helpful and amazing. We were just incr..."
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535 Mountain Avenue, New Providence, NJ, 07974
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Set on 20 wooded acres in Union County, New Jersey, Lantern Hill is a vibrant retirement community for people 62-plus. Here, you’ll enjoy th..."
READ MORE313 COUNTY LINE ROAD, Hatboro, PA, 19040
3.8
(5 reviews)
"I cannot say enough good things about Luther Woods rehab center. My father went here following a bad experience with another rehab after hip replacement surgery. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable and kind. My father’s team communicated with one..."
READ MORE8410 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19152
3.7
(11 reviews)
"The Pines at Philadelphia My mother arrived at The Pines at 96 years old due to a fractured femur from a fall. When I arrived, the first person I encountered at the desk was Rose. She is someone who communicates well and takes the time to ..."
READ MORE61 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, NJ, 08512
3.4
(10 reviews)
"The facility is warm and clean The following staff is worthy of gold stars: Sylvia Amandeep Marie Bellla Kirsten Michelle C Dr Nanavati Deirdre Dr Jong Steven V Kelly T Alyssa Lisa S Colleen ..."
READ MORE3430 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006
3.1
(18 reviews)
"I would recommend this facility to everyone I know if they need a facility for their loved one!!! This place is amazing, the staff is wonderful!! My mother just passed away a few days ago and I must say the care she received the whole time she was th..."
READ MORE175 Bartley Road, Jackson, NJ, 08527
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Bartley Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation is very well kept, very clean, and the nurses are very good. They take care of my dad. He loves the food too. It's only five minutes from my house, so that's the reason we chose it, because I wanted him clo..."
READ MORE8401 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19152
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is having physical therapy at Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park. They have long-term care, personal care, and physical therapy unit. They have people who just retired, and they have apartments there, too. I was pleased with it. Everythi..."
READ MORE189 Applegarth Road, Monroe, NJ, 08831
4.7
(3 reviews)
"I've been at Gardens At Monroe Healthcare And Rehabilitation for 33 days now. I like the physical therapists. I've never met a group of women who aren't physical therapists. It's such a wonderful job. They are so passionate, and caring, and they give..."
READ MORE456 Rahway Avenue , Elizabeth, NJ, 07202
4.2
(5 reviews)
"my stay at Plaza was excellent I was in the facility for 5 weeks and the service was great! The staff was very attentive , and the rehab. department was excellent I would recommend the facility to anyone who is lookin for rehab therapy or long term ..."
READ MORE205 Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ, 07016
3.1
(17 reviews)
"Great place when I visit so often everybody knows my mom by her first name and my mom always seems happy and Josh the director here has been amazing especially during these hard times highly recommend it..."
READ MORE2 Deer Park, Monmouth Junction, NJ, 08852
3.7
(10 reviews)
"My mother is at Complete Care at Park Place for rehab. They're great. The thing I like the best is the nurses are amazing. They're great with my mom. They love her. Even when she's not in the best of moods, they're still wonderful with her. Any quest..."
READ MORE2048 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ, 08820
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I lived at Hartwyck for one year after a severe TBI in 2001-02. The staff was excellent and were responsible for my unbelievable recovery. I was provided every opportunity to make improvement in every area a daily living. I was part of the transit..."
READ MORE10400 Roosevelt Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19116
2.8
(20 reviews)
"To start, the staff is very knowledgable and skilled in their craft. Whenever I have questions they always answer in a timely manner. The grounds are well maintained on a daily basis. There is always someone buffing or mopping the floors. The envi..."
READ MOREThe 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.
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
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
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.
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 |
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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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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 Spring Hills Post Acute 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.
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Pat C. H.
2
Review of Spring Hills Post Acute Princeton
My sister was in the Woodbury location of Spring Hills for about 3 weeks to recuperate and receive therapy after heart surgery. Although most people were kind, and especially the therapy people...