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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Helmetta for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 33 assisted living facilities in the Helmetta area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

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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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Cost of assisted living in Helmetta, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Helmetta is $7,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Princeton, NJ with an average of $6,567 per month.

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

Helmetta, NJ
$7,464/mo
$7,493/mo
$7,332/mo

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

Helmetta, NJ
$7,464/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,464/mo
$7,510/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,547/mo
Private
$7,900/mo
Studio
$8,071/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,535/mo

Senior living costs in Helmetta 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: Helmetta, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelmetta, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,464/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,510/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,587/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Helmetta, NJ:$7,464/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Helmetta, NJ:$7,510/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Helmetta, NJ:$6,587/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Helmetta, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Helmetta 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 Helmetta, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Helmetta 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
Helmetta, NJ$7,495/mo$7,408/mo+1.2%
New Jersey$7,309/mo$6,905/mo+5.9%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Helmetta, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,495/mo
2023 average cost:$7,408/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,309/mo
2023 average cost:$6,905/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Helmetta, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Helmetta.

What families are saying about assisted living in Helmetta

Recent reviews for assisted living in Helmetta

Arbor Terrace Mountainside

5.0
The only helpful thing would be using Touchpoint to create the shopping list when supplies run out. I often get multiple calls a day when they run out of soap supplies. Really minor because of such great care and medical coordination. Very happy with the transparency and visibility, the ...
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The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.

Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Helmetta review score based on 99 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 25 Helmetta assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Helmetta 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

Helmetta review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Helmetta, NJ25 facilities
8.3
Spotswood, NJ32 facilities
8.0
Jamesburg, NJ29 facilities

Review subcategories for Helmetta 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 99 reviews of 25 Helmetta assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Helmetta 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.
Helmetta, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Helmetta assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helmetta assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helmetta, 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 Helmetta 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 Helmetta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helmetta, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helmetta 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 Helmetta Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helmetta, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helmetta 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 Helmetta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helmetta, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Helmetta 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 Helmetta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helmetta, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helmetta 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 Helmetta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helmetta, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
56%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
36%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Helmetta

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 Helmetta protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Marlboro, Brookdale Monroe and Mira Vie East Brunswick are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Helmetta, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 33 assisted living facilities near Helmetta, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Helmetta, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and The Brielle. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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