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i just think it's been a socially great place for my mom at this community. She enjoys her meals and can choose from 3 different restaurants. They also provide substitutions and alternative meals. My mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our goal at The Pines at Whiting, NJ is to help you live a longer, healthier and happier life, as independently as possible—even if your health needs change. One important difference about our community: We are a full service community (CCRC)—with independent living, skilled nursing, short and...
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My parents seem to be happy at Georgetown Commons. They are happy with the food. The staff members are attentive. My parents have no complaints. They are not the most expensive facility but it is still very...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Georgetown Assisted Living at The Pines at Whiting, NJ: A neighborhood approach with 24-hour care The Pines at Whiting, NJ offers the area's only true, licensed Assisted Living options with 24-hour care. We take a 'Neighborhood Approach' to Assisted Living. We match you or your loved one with a...
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The entire staff made this transition as smooth as possible. My mom gets great care and feels very loved and safe at Clare Estates.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Clare Estate Assisted Living in Bordentown, New Jersey is a truly unique and luxurious senior residential community nestled amid 10 acres of fully restored and modernized historic buildings, natural spaces and gardened lawns. The Clare Estate blends the restored former monastery of the...
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The facility is beautiful. It is very well kept. The staff were pleasant. The studio apartment size was adequate. The gardens are beautiful. The activities were fun. The food was delicious. The dining...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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This transition has been not an easy one for my mother but the staff at the Bright View have been incredible. She’s finally participating in activities and engaging with other residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on East Germantown Pike in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Brightview East Norriton is the area's only full-service, rental retirement community. This inviting community brings together the best apartments and convenient services for Independent Living as well as support and care for...
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We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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It is a good place could use some more cleaning and better rooms. They do care about the patients and very nice to them. They are on top of most things. I am not to sure on the games and could use some...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Caring, homelike, family-focused.' These are just a few of the words that residents and their loved ones have used to describe Pickering Manor, a non-profit, 5-Star facility with a 50+ year history of excellent care for seniors. Located just blocks from historic Newtown Borough in Bucks County,...
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This is a clean, friendly and safe environment. There is trivia, music, and more activities for the residents to participate in. The staff are good at trying to engage the residents. They are easy to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Complete Care at the Havens provides assistance to seniors who have difficulty performing one or more every day activities such as bathing or toileting. Our helping hand allows them to regain normalcy without losing their sense of independence and self-esteem. The havens lovely one story...
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Mom has been at Alcoeur for several months now. The facility is immaculate. The staff is very friendly toward the residents and the visitors. They seem to really care about each individual. There are...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alcoeur Gardens is the preferred alternative to institutional care for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia. Our residents enjoy the highest staff to resident ratio available, far exceeding that of our competitors.Our home environment creates a family atmosphere so...
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I give all categories a 5. My mother really likes the food and has invited her friends for lunch! A very big positive for a picky eater. The staff has been terrific and the place is always clean! I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Heritage Assisted living is a family oriented senior living option that offers privacy and personal care while encouraging independence and community involvement. The Heritage family promotes independent living and preserves dignity while assuring safety and comfort. There are a variety of...
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Staff is fabulous. Low ratio of caregivers to elderly . Good food , quiet and calm. Always extremely clean & odor free . Great communication. Mom likes it there.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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An excellent sales person and the facility is beautiful. Pros- Great decor, a pool, doctors on site, a hair and nail salon too, a nice courtyard, and a walking path through the adjoining community are all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I would highly recommend them and would go there myself if I needed a place. It's a lovely community and near the shore. Great doctors and hospitals nearby. Several churches too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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[name removed] has helped me out in matters that I was confused about and she has helped me very patient and understanding. [name removed] in therapy is amazing my nurses and aides. Administration is great...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cherry Hill Rehab & Nursing is a 120 bed luxury nursing facility offering spacious newly renovated semi-private rooms. All of our sub acute rooms come with huge 32 inch T.V.'s and brand new furniture. Refrigerators and wi-fi are included. Long term Our top of the line therapy department and super...
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I am thrilled that my parents moved here. There are activities galore and so many services, terrific ways to make friends, a wonderful rehab facility on site, a beautiful landscape and more. There always is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The physical building and furnishings and decorations are absolutely beautiful. The food is very good. The nursing staff is wonderful and keeps in touch with the family as things go along. The caregivers are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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think they were under staffed as far as aides & nurses, especially in the evenings. This was my impression, at least in the memory section.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My parents have been there for a year. The staff is wonderful and very caring. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy and well cared for. I walk in and I am reminded of a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Haddonfield Home Assisted Living offers residents individualized assistance with the activities of daily living, as well as three restaurant-style meals daily, a full complement of wellness programs, weekly housekeeping and linen service, on-site activities and social events, and more. The...

Cost of assisted living in Downstown, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Downstown is $5,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estell Manor, NJ with an average of $5,082 per month.

Assisted living costs in Downstown, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Downstown, NJ
$5,583/mo
$5,500/mo
$5,477/mo

Assisted living costs in Downstown, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Downstown, NJ
$5,583/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

Assisted living costs in Downstown, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
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$5,592/mo

Assisted living costs in Downstown, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,839/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
$6,143/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,505/mo

Senior living costs in Downstown vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Downstown, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDownstown, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$5,583/mo$7,098/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,592/mo$7,163/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$4,620/mo$6,112/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Downstown, NJ:$5,583/mo
New Jersey:$7,098/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Downstown, NJ:$5,592/mo
New Jersey:$7,163/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Downstown, NJ:$4,620/mo
New Jersey:$6,112/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Downstown, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Downstown and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Downstown, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Downstown have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Downstown, NJ$6,658/mo$6,105/mo+9.1%
New Jersey$7,324/mo$6,936/mo+5.6%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Downstown, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,658/mo
2023 average cost:$6,105/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,324/mo
2023 average cost:$6,936/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Downstown, NJ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Downstown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Downstown

Alcoeur Gardens of Toms River

4.0
Alcoeur Gardens of [Removed] was a nice place for dad to stay for a brief respite stay. The staff was very attentive and caring to his needs. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The activities director was very young and hopefully, as she gains more experience they will have more ...
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Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Downstown review score based on 1,756 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1756 reviews of 266 Downstown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Downstown review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Downstown review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Downstown assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,756 reviews of 266 Downstown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Downstown resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Downstown, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.8
Friendliness
3.8
3.9
Care services
3.5
3.5
Staff
3.7
3.7
Meals & dining
3.3
3.4
Activities
3.4
3.4
Value for cost*
3.4
3.5
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*Learn more about cost details

Downstown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downstown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downstown, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Downstown assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Downstown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Downstown, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.4%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Downstown assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Downstown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Downstown, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.7%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Downstown assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Downstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Downstown, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.5%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
55.3%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.3%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Downstown assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Downstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Downstown, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downstown assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Downstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Downstown, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.3%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Downstown

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Downstown protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Baker Place, Brookdale Cape May and Azalea at Cinnaminson are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Downstown, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 266 assisted living facilities near Downstown, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Downstown, New Jersey are The Heritage Assisted Living, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Sunrise of Lafayette Hill. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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