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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Piscataway, NJ
If you’re looking for assisted living in Piscataway, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Piscataway or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Piscataway.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Piscataway for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 35 assisted living facilities in the Piscataway area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Droyer's Point, Bayfront and Chinatown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Old Bridge, Staten Island and Red Bank.
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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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Complete Care Whispering Woods was only two miles from my mother's house, was very well kept, and reasonable in price. All of the employees were very professional and kind to my mother.
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.
At Complete Care at Whispering Woods, an Edison, New Jersey Assisted Living Facility, we pride ourselves on the relationships we build with our residents and staff. Through frequent site visits and a hands-on approach from our top leadership, we create strong connections with both the residents...
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.
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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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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
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.
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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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
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.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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 assisted living in Piscataway, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Piscataway is $7,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $6,809 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Piscataway, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Piscataway, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Piscataway vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Piscataway, NJ by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Piscataway over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Piscataway, NJ
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Piscataway.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Piscataway
Recent reviews for assisted 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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All American Assisted Living at Hillsborough in Hillsborough Township, NJ
5.0
New Administration. hopefully it is a positive change. The Conseirge and [name removed} is very helpful. I always have positive experiences with them. Mom had positive mostly interactions with other clients, and some memory issues with a few, but that is why they ate in an Assisted Living ...
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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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Piscataway review score based on 138 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 138 reviews of 33 Piscataway assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Piscataway review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Piscataway assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 138 reviews of 33 Piscataway assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Piscataway resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Piscataway, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Piscataway assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Piscataway assisted 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 care services in Piscataway assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Piscataway that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
75.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.8%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Piscataway assisted living
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 Piscataway Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.8%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.6%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
81.8%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Piscataway assisted living
Assisted 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.
Piscataway, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.6%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Piscataway assisted living
Our assisted 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
51.5%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
51.5%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Piscataway assisted 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 assisted 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
63.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.5%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.4%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.8%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.5%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.6%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.6%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Piscataway
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Piscataway protect seniors.
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