Assisted Living

People are prompted to seek an assisted living facility when they experience difficulties with the activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs include toileting, bathing, dressing and undressing, feeding, and transferring in and out of a chair or bed.

Assisted living promotes resident self-direction, privacy and dignity in homelike surroundings. The residential units are unfurnished and may vary in size from a single room to a 1–2 bedroom apartment. Assisted living facilities provide private units, congregate meals, and 24-hour supervision. Available services include personal care, supervision of medications, activities, and social services. Additional services may be available for an additional fee. There may be a nurse on staff, but not necessarily on duty 24 hours. Some facilities provide for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders in separate wings. Residents who need a higher level of care (staff ratio) are charged a higher rate. While most Assisted Living communities try to serve their residents as long as possible, they may recommend moving to a long-term skilled care facility.

Assisted living facilities are usually owned by for-profit organizations, many by multi-facility corporations. Typically, there is a basic monthly fee with extra fees for additional services. In estimating costs, take into account (a) fees for basic services, (b) fees for needed additional services, (c) likely annual increases in fees, and (d) the possibility that the resident’s need for additional services may increase over time. Most residents are private-pay or covered in part by long-term care insurance. There are some Medicaid-Waiver beds in New Jersey, but most go to residents who have already been living in the residence on private pay for at least two years and have spent all their assets.

RESPITE CARE
Most Assisted Living facilities offer short-term respite care for those living in their home community when their caregivers need to be away. There is usually a minimum length of stay of 3–7 days. This can be a good way to try it out. Be clear about the person’s level of need, and understand the fee structure. Plan ahead as you have to do all the regular admissions paperwork. Respite care rooms are furnished.

MEMORY CARE
Many Assisted Living communities also have a separate, secure unit for people with memory problems.

In New Jersey, assisted living facilities must meet definitions and standards defined by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, which is the licensing body.

The website www.aboutassistedliving.org has information about assisted living communities in all states.


Local Assisted Living Facilities

Note: Many CCRC’s also accept residents directly into their Assisted Living units. This includes Stonebridge, Meadow Lakes, and Parker in Monroe.

Bordentown

  • The Clare Estate Independent & Assisted Living. 201 Crosswicks Ave., Bordentown, NJ 08505, 609.298.9960 theclareestate.com

East Brunswick

  • The Chelsea Assisted Living at East Brunswick 606 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, 732.651.6100 chelseaseniorliving.com. The Crossings Program addresses the unique needs of residents with behavioral health needs.
  • Sunrise Assisted Living 190 Summerhill Rd., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, 732.613.1355 sunriseseniorliving.com

Ewing

  • Greenwood House Senior Healthcare, Abrams Residence 50 Walter St., Ewing NJ, 08628, 609.718.0593 greenwoodhouse.org

Freehold

Hamilton

  • CareOne at Hamilton 1660 Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08690, 609.586.4600 care-one.com

Hillsboro

Lawrence Township

  • Meadows at Lawrence (Formerly The Meadows/ Morris Hall) 1 Bishops’ Dr., Lawrenceville, NJ 08619, 609.896.0006, ext. 8298 lawrencerehab.com

Monroe

Monmouth Junction

Pennington

Princeton

Robbinsville

Somerset

  • Spring Hills 473 DeMott Ln., Somerset, NJ 08873, 732.873.4800, 732.733.4239 spring-hills.com
  • Stein Assisted Living Residence (kosher) 350 DeMott La., Somerset, NJ 08873, 732.568.1155

West Windsor

Newtown PA

  • The Birches at Newtown, 70 Durham Rd., Newtown, PA 18940, 215.497.7400 thebirchesatnewtown.com. Personal care and memory care.

Facilities Specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care:

Hamilton

  • Clare Bridge of Hamilton (Brookdale) 1645 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619, 609.586.4000 brookdaleliving.com

Monroe

Princeton Junction

Ramsey

  • Fox Trail Memory Care Living 38 North Central Ave., Ramsen, NJ 07446, 201.308.2337 memorycareliving.com/

Yardley


The Princeton Senior Resource Center does not endorse any of the resources listed on these pages. We collect and provide information from many sources as a service to those seeking services in the Princeton area. No listed provider pays to be in our directory.

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