Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Nursing homes are considered when the level of care needed includes skilled nursing care, 24 hour personal care, and/or full assistance with moving from bed to chair (“two-person transfer”). Sometimes temporary rehabilitation care in a nursing home or rehabilitation center is necessary to follow-up after surgery or a major health event. Most nursing homes are based on a medical model of care, with an emphasis on medical care and various therapies, (occupational, physical, and recreational), as well as social support. There is a licensed nurse on duty at all times. Most are for-profit organizations, while some are nonprofit. Nursing homes are licensed and regulated by the State of New Jersey. Fees are covered by private pay, Medicaid, and/or health insurance, including Medicare and long-term care insurance.

Acute rehabilitation is generally located in a hospital. The patient is under the care of a physiatrist who directs the team of rehabilitation professionals. They provide around-the-clock intensive rehabilitation up to three hours a day, six days a week.

Sub-acute rehabilitation takes place in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility. It is less intense and less comprehensive. Patients must be able to actively participate in three hours of rehabilitation per day and expect to return home in 2–4 weeks.

The New Jersey Health & Senior Services www.state.nj.us/health/healthfacilities and the Medicare website http://medicare.gov lists local facilities and their most recent state inspection performance.

For information about recognizing and dealing with nursing home abuse and neglect, go to www.nursinghomeabusecenter.org or www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com. Every state has a Public Advocate for residents in care.

AARP has created a guide to looking for the right facility, called “Nursing Homes: What to Ask.”  Search for “nursing home checklist.”


ARCADIA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

  • 1501 Highway 33, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
  • 609.586.1114

ATRIUM AT FORRESTAL

  • 5000 Windrows Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540
  • 609.987.1221

ATRIUM POST ACUTE CARE OF LAWRENCEVILLE

  • 112 Franklin Corner Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 8648
  • 609.896.1494

CARE ONE AT HAMILTON


CRANBURY GENESIS ELDERCARE

  • 292 Applegarth Rd,, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
  • 609.860.2500
  • Genesis Eldercare web site: genesishcc.com/

ELMS OF CRANBURY


FRANCIS E. PARKER HOME

PARKER HOME MONROE


THE GARDENS AT MONROE (formerly Applegarth Care Center)

  • 189 Applegarth Dr., Monroe Township, NJ 08831
  • 609.448.7036

GREENWOOD HOUSE SENIOR HEALTHCARE


HAMILTON GROVE CENTER

  • 2300 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton, NJ 08690
  • 609.588.5800

MEADOWS AT LAWRENCE (Formerly The Meadows/ Morris Hall)
Lawrence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (formerly St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing)


MERCERVILLE CENTER (GENESIS)


MERCER STREET FRIENDS ADULT FAMILY CARE PROGRAM

  • Provides an alternative to institutional or nursing home care for frail, disabled, or elderly persons. Clients are placed with a trained caregiver who provides room, board, and personal care services. Supportive health and social services are provided. Licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services.
  • 609.396.1506
  • income guidelines apply

MERWICK CARE CENTER — PRINCETON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM


PARK PLACE CENTER (GENESIS)


PREFERRED CARE AT MERCER (formerly CARE ONE AT EWING)


PRINCETON CARE CENTER

  • 728 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ 08540
  • 609.924.9000

LAWRENCE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (Formerly St. Lawrence Rehabilitation)


THE TERRACES AT LAWRENCE (Formerly St. Mary’s Assisted Living)


Additionally, many of the Continuing Care Retirement Communities will admit private pay patients directly into their skilled nursing facilities. Click here CCRC’s.


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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