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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Trenton, NJ
If you’re looking for assisted living in Trenton, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Trenton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Trenton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Trenton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 35 assisted living facilities in the Trenton area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedarbrook, West Oak Lane and East Mt. Airy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Philadelphia, Horsham and Levittown.
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Small 16 resident community, that feels more like a group home than an institution, which is a strong positive. Excellent Executive Director. Activities leader brings a lot of positive energy. Staffing is...
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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive...
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.
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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.
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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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "assisted living"...
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.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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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Cost of assisted living in Trenton, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Trenton is $6,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmyra, NJ with an average of $5,487 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Trenton, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Trenton, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Trenton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Trenton, NJ by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Trenton over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Trenton, NJ
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What families are saying about assisted living in Trenton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Trenton
All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough in Hillsborough Township, NJ
5.0
New Administration. hopefully it is a positive change. The Conseirge and [name removed} is very helpful. I always have positive experiences with them. Mom had positive mostly interactions with other clients, and some memory issues with a few, but that is why they ate in an Assisted Living ...
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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA
5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find
family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !
Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Princeton
5.0
My sister entered FTMC in [date removed] -just as COVID was taking over the world. It was a painful and agonizing decision, but Fox Trail was incredibly helpful and encouraging from the beginning. The transition went so well, it felt like a miracle. My sister made a phenomenal adjustment and ...
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Trenton review score based on 215 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 215 reviews of 31 Trenton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Trenton 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
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Review subcategories for Trenton 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 215 reviews of 31 Trenton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Trenton 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.Trenton, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Trenton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Trenton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Trenton, 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 Trenton 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 Trenton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
83.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Trenton 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 Trenton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Trenton 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 Trenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
74.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
67.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
45.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Trenton 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 Trenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
61.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Trenton 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 Trenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
74.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
77.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
51.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Trenton
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Trenton protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Azalea at Cinnaminson, Brookdale Westampton and The Pathways at Warrington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Trenton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 35 assisted living facilities near Trenton, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Trenton, New Jersey are Brookdale Westampton, The Birches at Newtown and Oxford Crossings. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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