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Photo of Brandywine at Middlebrook Crossing
8.0
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37 reviews
8.0
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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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7.4
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9 reviews
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The food and activities could be better. But the staff couldn't be nicer and they treated [name removed] wonderfully. And the care he received was good. My family and I really had good feelings about the...
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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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My stay at the Villa was pleasant due to the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facility. I will highly recommend the Villa. Thank you for working with my doctor.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Watchung, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Watchung is $7,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,746 per month.

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

Watchung, NJ
$7,346/mo

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

Watchung, NJ
$7,346/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,346/mo
$7,416/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,325/mo
Studio
$8,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,080/mo

Senior living costs in Watchung 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: Watchung, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatchung, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,346/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,416/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,585/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Watchung, NJ:$7,346/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Watchung, NJ:$7,416/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Watchung, NJ:$6,585/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Watchung, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Watchung 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
Watchung, NJ$7,696/mo$7,327/mo+5.0%
New Jersey$7,309/mo$6,905/mo+5.9%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Watchung, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,696/mo
2023 average cost:$7,327/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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 Watchung, 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 Watchung.

What families are saying about assisted living in Watchung

Recent reviews for assisted living in Watchung

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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Brandywine at Serenade Princeton

5.0
I need to place my husband in an assisted living facility as a respite stay as I went away on business. He recently just had a knee replacement and I could not leave him alone, he needed around-the-clock care. The administrative staff went above and beyond to make sure all of my needs were ...
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CareOne at Wayne

5.0
I have stayed at CareOne at Wayne for rehab multiple times! The staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Watchung review score based on 221 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 221 reviews of 30 Watchung assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Watchung 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

Watchung review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Watchung, NJ30 facilities
8.3
8.4
Plainfield, NJ35 facilities

Review subcategories for Watchung 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 221 reviews of 30 Watchung assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Watchung 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Watchung assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watchung assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watchung, 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 Watchung 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 Watchung 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
83.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
86.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watchung 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 Watchung Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watchung, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
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
20%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watchung 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 Watchung partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watchung, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
70%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
76.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Watchung 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 Watchung communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watchung, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watchung 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 Watchung offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watchung, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
76.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
76.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watchung

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

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Brandywine at Mountain Ridge, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and The Heritage of Clara Barton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Watchung, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 36 assisted living facilities near Watchung, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Watchung, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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