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10 Best Nursing Homes in Auburn, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Auburn nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Auburn, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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zipAverageCost: $5,652

Nursing Homes Facilities near Auburn, NJ

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88 Floor plans available
9.8
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87 reviews
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87 reviews
5 star
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Overall very satisfied with the community, The cafeteria could use a little help as far as getting residents to come together and not be so clicky.
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.
Spacious living suits with enclosed courtyards and paved walking trails highlight Traditions of Cross Keys, located in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. History buffs and antique collectors know that Glassboro got its name from the successful glass industry is a part of its past....
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9.2
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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It is an excellent place, people nice attentive and homey. Medicine / services and food no complaints. The staff meet the challenge, but as in all health related facilities , administration tries to get by...
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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Photo of Merion Gardens Assisted Living
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29%
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Great staff - clean and spacious living quarters - great food - wonderful activities and great follow up with families. I definitely recommend to other families. The staff there truly cares and pays...
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.
Merion Gardens Assisted Living is located in CarneyÆs Point, New Jersey. Merion Gardens is owned and supervised by local physicians. Since they are known for making wellness a priority, residents and loved ones can be assured that each resident is provided exceptional service in a supportive...
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40 reviews
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The staff here is great. They really do treat their residents with kindness and compassion. The building is clean and never has any weird smells when we go to visit. I would absolutely, 100% recommend...
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.
Lindsay Place is an assisted living community located in beautiful Pennsville, New Jersey. Our tree lined property is in a quiet neighborhood between the Delaware River and Kate Creeks Meadow. Resident rooms overlook lovely forest or our peaceful interior courtyard. We strive to create a festive...
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The main area when you first walk into the building is always very well kept up. The presentation is clearly very important to them. The elevators are always clean and the hallways are always vacuumed. There...
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.
Lodge Lane Assisted Living is a non-profit, brand new elegant community situated on a beautiful estate in North Wilmington,Delaware. Residents of all faiths are welcomed while celebrating the best in Jewish heritage, culture and traditions. Lodge Lane creates a home for those who don't need...
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think they were under staffed as far as aides & nurses, especially in the evenings. This was my impression, at least in the memory section.
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.
Woolwich Gardens is owned by a team of local physicians & entrepreneurs who understand the needs of our seniors and are committed to providing the best possible care.Our community features 40 assisted living apartment homes, and 26 memory care residences developed specifically to support...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Auburn, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Auburn is $5,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penns Grove, NJ with an average of $5,529 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Auburn, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Auburn, NJ
$5,652/mo
$5,624/mo

Nursing homes costs in Auburn, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Auburn, NJ
$5,652/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Auburn, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$5,376/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,652/mo

Nursing homes costs in Auburn, NJ, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,904/mo

Senior living costs in Auburn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Auburn, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAuburn, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,652/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,372/mo$7,102/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,376/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,427/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Auburn, NJ:$5,652/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Auburn, NJ:$5,372/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Auburn, NJ:$5,376/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Auburn, NJ:$4,427/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Auburn, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Auburn 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.

Auburn, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Auburn, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Auburn 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
Auburn, NJ$7,069/mo$6,447/mo+9.7%
New Jersey$7,576/mo$7,117/mo+6.4%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Auburn, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,069/mo
2023 average cost:$6,447/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,576/mo
2023 average cost:$7,117/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Auburn

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Auburn

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

4.0
I am [name removed]. I came here from Christiana care hospital after knee replacement surgery. I am 84 And my husband is 88 and we live in Newark. We were asked to go to a Rehab facility for physical therapy for a few weeks. We chose Cadia because it was close to our home and it’s ambiance was ...
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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Auburn nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Auburn nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Auburn, 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 Auburn nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Auburn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Auburn, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
83.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
83.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Auburn nursing homes

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 Auburn Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Auburn, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Auburn nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Auburn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Auburn, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Auburn nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Auburn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Auburn, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Auburn nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Auburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Auburn, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Cross Keys, Mullica Gardens Assisted Living and Merion Gardens Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Auburn, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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