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Assisted living costs in Hamden average about $6,516 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 573 communities in Hamden. Our detailed directory has 12417 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Hayes Manor Retirement Residence
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They're caring people doing the best they can with limited resources. The chief resident complaints are food choices & lack of transportation.
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.
Hayes Manor is a licensed non- profit, non -sectarian independent and personal care home, located in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. We are an old Victorian building, nestled on 10 acres, next to the Bala Golf Club. We are located just a few blocks away from City Line Avenue. We have...
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Staff are unreal amazing! Greet residents by name wherever they are in building, very attentive, never ever seem bothered or annoyed are very kind safety conscious and will give everyone undivided attention...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Home town setting the staff is nice and helpful the always there when need help they call when something is going on affordable lot better then a nurse if home residents are nice. For the money a good deal...
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.
From the moment you walk in our door you will want to call Liza's House Home.  Liza's House has a  warm and friendly environment that offers supervision and assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging our Residents to maintain or regain their functional abilities. ...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
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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.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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My mom joined the family of residents at The Lambertville Estate several months ago. In a word, I can only characterize the experience as “outstanding”. Of course, the decision to move our mom into a care...
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.
The Lambertville Estate is located in beautiful Lambertville, NJ. We sit on 20 acres of serene land, with trees all around and a creek right in our back yard.The Estate is an 11 bedroom contemporary home, with a max capacity of just 15 residents. Each room has it's own unique feel and the right...
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My dad has been at Memory Care in Chester for almost 2 years now and we are very happy with the facility. We love Sherry, LeMar, Kim, and Sydney especially. It definitely feels like a family. There may...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a secure, safe home setting. We believe, and research and experience support the notion that a small intimate home setting is the best environment to provide a supportive milieu based...
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From the initial visit, back in July, through moving in day [date removed] until now we are extremely pleased. The director, nursing staff, everyone has been terrific. She has her meds managed by [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space. Mira Vie Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments. For residents with Alzheimer's and other...
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Beautiful place, lots of activities, decent food, friendly staff and Princeton is such a great area. The wellness center took a long time to get my mom's medication right. I would definitely recommend going...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Unwind to the sounds of nature and the rhythm of refined living at Brandywine Serenade by Monarch. Here, luxury and personalized care come together in a tranquil setting that feels more like a boutique retreat than a senior residence. Every element—from our elegant Signature suites to our bespoke...
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The community is always immaculately clean. The staff is friendly. I have been to a lot of other communities and out of all of those places that I have seen, Brightview Warren is the nicest place in 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.
At Brightview Warren, we offer a variety of community features. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes...
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My mother has been here for over a ½ year and loves it! I could go on-and-on about how wonderful this place is. The Activities Dept. is spectacular! And when you live in a place like this, you need an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
At Brandywine Princeton by Monarch, residents aren’t just cared for—they’re celebrated. Nestled in one of New Jersey’s most vibrant and culturally rich communities, our community offers the perfect balance of personalized support and independent living, just minutes from the charm of downtown...
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Photo of GoldenView Living at North Brunswick
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What stood out about this place is it felt like home, my grandmother totally fell in love with this place. The place was clean completely from top to bottom, the staff was excellent always received updates...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Graceland Gardens is a new cutting-edge concept in Assisted Living providing a true homelike environment in the newly built 23 suite ranch style mansion. Graceland Gardens offers bright, inviting one and two resident suites. Each suite is spacious, allowing plenty of room for the "personal...
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The location is excellent. It's in a pretty part of town and it's close to where I live. Also, the only other options around here are either incredibly expensive or just terrible.
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.
Alexandria Manor is elegant, affordable and home like. - A safe and secure atmosphere - All CPR certified employees - Full sprinkler systems - Monthly fire drills - Proper ventilation and lighting - Pull Bell System in every bathroom - Department of Public Welfare — licensed - Certified in...
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We are pleased with how mom is settling in at the Brightview Randolph. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. They are very welcoming to our family members when we come...
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.
Brightview Randolph is a senior living community located in Randolph, Morris County, New Jersey, a suburb of New York. Our warm community will offer a variety of spacious apartments and floorplans just waiting for your decorative touch. Beautiful grounds and open spaces will encourage gathering...
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It is a good place could use some more cleaning and better rooms. They do care about the patients and very nice to them. They are on top of most things. I am not to sure on the games and could use some...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Caring, homelike, family-focused.' These are just a few of the words that residents and their loved ones have used to describe Pickering Manor, a non-profit, 5-Star facility with a 50+ year history of excellent care for seniors. Located just blocks from historic Newtown Borough in Bucks County,...
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Its a quaint community with more personal attention. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. They have lots of activities for the residents to participate in. I would recommend this...
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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The Village at Lifequest is a beautiful new facility ,both building and grounds are kept clean and well maintained. They're are plenty of activities scheduled every day and they're staff is great. Only small...
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.
ABOUT THE VILLAGEThe Village at LifeQuest is a licensed Assisted Living community located in suburban Quakertown on 220 acres of property being developed to serve multiple uses. We share the property with LifeQuest Nursing Center, LifeSpan Child Daycare and the newly constructed St. Luke’s...
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Walden III is a great place. My mom really likes it there. The staff is helpful and friendly. Mom doesn't eat on the common area she is still able to cook for herself. Since mom live in the part of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Walden III at Wind GapWalden III at Wind Gap is a senior living community located in Wind Gap, PA, in Northampton County. Wind Gap is a small borough with beautiful mountain views in the Lehigh Valley with a lot of parks, outdoor recreational facilities, restaurants, stores and shops. Residents...
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Alexandria Manor is a good place and it feels like home. They take great care of my loved one. The workers check on the frequently and is happy to be their and care for them. If he needed anything then they...
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.
Alexandria Manor is elegant, affordable and home like. - A safe and secure atmosphere - All CPR certified employees - Full sprinkler systems - Monthly fire drills - Proper ventilation and lighting - Pull Bell System in every bathroom - Department of Public Welfare — licensed - Certified in...
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My sister in law was welcomed with open arms and warm smiles. The staff is so giving, always ready to provide whatever is needed. The food was served in two different sittings for each meal and residents...
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.
Gluco Lodge Personal Care Home is a licensed personal care facility nestled in the scenic Cherry Valley of the Pocono Mountains. The home is quiet and remote, yet minutes from the Pocono Hospital, shopping and banking in Stroudsburg. The owners and management of Gluco Lodge Personal Care Home...
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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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No problems, and they have gone above and beyond. The staff is great, they call in advance, any changes and they are calling me. It can be multiple calls daily, very clean. Their staff is on top of...
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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It's small clean and friendly but it s definitely not for those suffering things like dementia. The medical aspect is their weakest link.
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.
Paradise Manor is a personal care home dedicated to assisted residents with physical, mental and emotional needs. We provide a comfortable environment that encourages independent living. The skilled staff provides around the clock personal care with dignity and respect.
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Have your loved one assessed before making a decision. Friendly staff, but when living in a different time zone, communication can be a challenge. Get emails and voice numbers and make sure they agree to...
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.
(Please add to bottom of description)Sunrise of Westfield is not licensed for Medicaid.
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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.
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.
The staff here at Renaissance Home Northampton are highly qualified and are dedicated to providing the best care and assistance that our residents could ask for. We are focused on helping residents to maintain their freedom and independence as much as they would like and need. Our staff can also...
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Cost of assisted living in Hamden, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hamden is $6,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delaware Park, NJ with an average of $4,883 per month.

Assisted living costs in Hamden, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Hamden, NJ
$6,519/mo

Assisted living costs in Hamden, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Hamden, NJ
$6,519/mo
U.S. national average
$4,704/mo

Assisted living costs in Hamden, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,519/mo
$6,563/mo

Assisted living costs in Hamden, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,676/mo
Private
$6,200/mo
Studio
$6,858/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,965/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,400/mo

Senior living costs in Hamden vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hamden, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHamden, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$6,519/mo$7,288/mo$4,704/mo
Memory Care$6,563/mo$7,351/mo$4,951/mo
Independent Living$5,981/mo$6,331/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Hamden, NJ:$6,519/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,704/mo
Memory Care
Hamden, NJ:$6,563/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,951/mo
Independent Living
Hamden, NJ:$5,981/mo
New Jersey:$6,331/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Assisted living costs in Hamden, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hamden and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Hamden, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Hamden have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hamden, NJ$7,629/mo$7,342/mo+3.9%
New Jersey$7,309/mo$6,905/mo+5.9%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Hamden, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,629/mo
2023 average cost:$7,342/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,309/mo
2023 average cost:$6,905/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hamden, NJ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Hamden

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hamden

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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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.

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Hamden review score based on 2,800 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 2800 reviews of 507 Hamden assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hamden 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

Hamden review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Hamden, NJ507 facilities
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High Bridge, NJ553 facilities

Review subcategories for Hamden 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 2,800 reviews of 507 Hamden assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hamden 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.
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Cleanliness
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3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Hamden assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamden, 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 Hamden 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 Hamden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.5%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hamden 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 Hamden Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.5%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.1%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hamden 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 Hamden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
58.8%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Hamden 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 Hamden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hamden, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
46.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamden 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 Hamden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hamden, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.1%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.6%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.1%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hamden

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Hamden protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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