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Although our father’s stay at Colonial Manor was short, we believe he was genuinely cared for and respected in his final weeks. The staff was kind, respectful, and made him feel welcome. We were also...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
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9.1
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It was for me! And I have moved since. Wasn't happy with the food. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't recommend Paragon Village, but everyone there seems to be pretty happy.
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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8.6
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The night staff that I interacted with every night while my father was in hospice care were absolutely wonderful. They were not only careful and sweet to my father, but they were very kind to me and my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
Provides: Assisted 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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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From the initial visit, back in July, through moving in day [date removed] until now we are extremely pleased. The director, nursing staff, everyone has been terrific. She has her meds managed by [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space.  The Chelsea at Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments.  For residents with...
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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.
Forest Manor Health Care Center is a new state of the art 120 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located just minutes off of Route 80 in Hope New Jersey. Forest Manor Health Care Center's $19 million dollar expansion is the region's newest, state-of-the-art skilled nursing and rehabilitation care...
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Cost of assisted living in Port Murray, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Port Murray is $7,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Stewartsville, NJ with an average of $4,648 per month.

Assisted living costs in Port Murray, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Port Murray, NJ
$7,639/mo

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

Port Murray, NJ
$7,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Port Murray, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,639/mo
$7,935/mo

Assisted living costs in Port Murray, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,513/mo
Studio
$6,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,333/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,444/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Port Murray 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: Port Murray, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePort Murray, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,639/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$7,935/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$7,120/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Port Murray, NJ:$7,639/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Port Murray, NJ:$7,935/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Port Murray, NJ:$7,120/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Port Murray, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Port Murray 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Port Murray, NJ$6,844/mo$7,104/mo-3.7%
New Jersey$7,275/mo$6,905/mo+5.4%
National$5,353/mo$5,129/mo+4.4%
Port Murray, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,844/mo
2023 average cost:$7,104/mo
Percent change:-3.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,275/mo
2023 average cost:$6,905/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,353/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Port Murray, 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 Port Murray.

What families are saying about assisted living in Port Murray

Recent reviews for assisted living in Port Murray

Alexandria Manor Senior Living Centers in Nazareth, PA

4.8
This community is wonderful, the staff members are great. They do offer activities, for example during the holidays they have carolers come by, and in the summer they bring in live entertainment. This community is located in a very nice are and is close to the hospital. From our understanding ...
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Arbor Terrace Morris Plains

5.0
The staff are so very nice and caring to the needs of the residents. The community is clean and maintained. They offer excellent meals with a nice variety for the residents.They offer activities for the residents who are wanting to participate. I would highly recommend this community for the ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Chester

5.0
My family and I are very pleased. The employees are very friendly and do an outstanding job. The facility is very clean and well kept. The cleanliness, friendliness, and care services are excellent. I would recommend this place to everyone. We are just really pleased with everything.

Port Murray review score based on 38 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 6 Port Murray assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Port Murray 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

Port Murray review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Port Murray, NJ6 facilities
8.4
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8.7
Hackettstown, NJ8 facilities

Review subcategories for Port Murray 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 38 reviews of 6 Port Murray assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Port Murray 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Port Murray assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Murray assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Murray, 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 Port Murray 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 Port Murray that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Port Murray, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Port Murray 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 Port Murray Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Port Murray, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Murray 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 Port Murray partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Murray, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Murray 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 Port Murray communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Murray, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Murray 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 Port Murray offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Murray, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Port Murray

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

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Colonial Manor at Panther Valley, Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepherd are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Port Murray, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Port Murray, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Port Murray, New Jersey are Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Spring Village at Pocono. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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