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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercer County, NJ

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Mercer County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mercer County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mercer County is about $6,635, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 936 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercer County, NJ

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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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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: 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.
At Park Place Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 Mercer County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Mercer County is $6,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lambertville, NJ with an average of $6,058 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mercer County, NJ vs. nearby counties

Mercer County, NJ
$6,635/mo
$6,420/mo
$6,835/mo

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

Mercer County, NJ
$6,635/mo
U.S. national average
$4,881/mo

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

$6,520/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,635/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,334/mo
Studio
$7,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,801/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,868/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Mercer County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mercer County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercer County

The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.

Artis Senior Living of Huntingdon Valley

4.9
My grandmother is always clean, but does sometimes have other's clothes on when we visit or when we pick her up. I know name labels wash off and she often hides clothes from staff, but still we want to be sure she has the clothes we've given her. Staff are always friendly and listen when we have ...
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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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Mercer County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer County, 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 Mercer County 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 Mercer County 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
70%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.7%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer County 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 Mercer County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercer County, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer County 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 Mercer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
63.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer County 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 Mercer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer County 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 Mercer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
56.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Westampton, Sunrise of Marlboro and The Pathways at Warrington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mercer County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 34 nursing homes facilities near Mercer County, New Jersey. See the full list.

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