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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at the...
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 Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
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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...
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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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Cost of independent living in Piscataway, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Piscataway is $6,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin Center, NJ with an average of $5,959 per month.

Independent living costs in Piscataway, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Piscataway, NJ
$6,624/mo
$6,554/mo
$6,531/mo

Independent living costs in Piscataway, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Piscataway, NJ
$6,624/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Piscataway, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,496/mo
Independent Living
$6,624/mo

Independent living costs in Piscataway, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,199/mo
Studio
$7,849/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,323/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,514/mo

Senior living costs in Piscataway 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: Piscataway, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePiscataway, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,624/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$7,422/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,496/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Piscataway, NJ:$6,624/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Piscataway, NJ:$7,422/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Piscataway, NJ:$7,496/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Piscataway, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Piscataway 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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Independent living cost trends in Piscataway, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Piscataway 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Piscataway, NJ$5,376/mo$5,200/mo+3.4%
New Jersey$3,163/mo$3,260/mo-3.0%
National$3,101/mo$2,927/mo+5.9%
Piscataway, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,376/mo
2023 average cost:$5,200/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,163/mo
2023 average cost:$3,260/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Piscataway

Recent reviews for independent living in Piscataway

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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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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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

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5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Piscataway independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Piscataway independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Piscataway 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
53.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Piscataway independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Piscataway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
53.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Piscataway independent 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 independent living communities in Piscataway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Heritage of Clara Barton, Mira Vie East Brunswick and CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Piscataway, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Piscataway, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Piscataway, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, The Brielle and Brighton Gardens of Edison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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