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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cranbury, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cranbury 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 Cranbury, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Cranbury or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cranbury.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rossville, Woodrow and Charleston.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Darts Mills, Holcomb Mills and Copper Hill.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Cranbury, NJ

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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.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Princeton Care Center is family owned and operated. We make it our priority to ensure our residents receive dignified care in an environment where our residents' well-being, safety, and self-respect are of the utmost importance. Loved ones of our residents always receive an immediate response...
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Cranbury, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cranbury is $7,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trenton, NJ with an average of $6,277 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cranbury, NJ vs. nearby cities

Cranbury, NJ
$7,289/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cranbury, NJ vs. the state and national average

Cranbury, NJ
$7,289/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cranbury vs. other types of senior living

$7,225/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,289/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cranbury, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$6,256/mo
Studio
$7,922/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,716/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,188/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Cranbury over time

Cranbury, NJNJ stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cranbury

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cranbury

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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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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Bella Terra by Monarch in Jackson Township, NJ

4.3
Staff and residents are very warm and welcoming. I had an excellent ambassador who assisted me with familiarizing me with the facility, staff and activities provided. This was a great asset to help me in my transition from being a home owner To an individual and independent resident

Cranbury nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cranbury nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cranbury, 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 Cranbury 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 Cranbury that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cranbury, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cranbury 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 Cranbury Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cranbury, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cranbury 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 Cranbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cranbury, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cranbury 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 Cranbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cranbury, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cranbury 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 Cranbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cranbury, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Marlboro, The Birches at Newtown and Oxford Crossings are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cranbury, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 28 nursing homes facilities near Cranbury, New Jersey. See the full list.

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