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Assisted living costs in Hamden average about $7,727 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 564 communities in Hamden. Our detailed directory has 13445 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Doylestown, Somerset and Bridgewater.

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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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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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My father is doing well here at this community. So far everything working at pretty well. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. He receiving good care here. I know he is safe and in good hands. This...
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.
Montclair Manor is a magnificent place ideal for assisted living community located in a serene town of Montclair, New Jersey State. Our quaint community is situated in an exciting and restful environment. Montclair is a peaceful and excellent place to live as well as for the visiting loved one's...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential 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.
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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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.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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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.
ROSEVILLE MANOR is located in the historic Roseville section of Newark, close to Branch Brook Park, Sacred Heart Cathedral, restaurants, Route 280, Garden State Parkway and public transportation.The landmark building offers nearly 100 private, carpeted, air-conditioned rooms with elegance and Old...
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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 Woodlands is a  NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the desirable town of Glen Ridge. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade...
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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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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.
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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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.
Since 1897, the Job Haines Home has been committed to providing exceptional care at an affordable cost to Seniors 65 and older. Our mission has always been to maintain the dignity, independence and individuality of each resident.Our Assisted Living Residence has sixth-three units featuring studio...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Applewood Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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It's been good, they are clean and friendly. They could use some better parking. Claire is outstanding and extremely patient. Our loved one doesn't speak english so there is a language barrier, but Claire...
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 Parkview is a NJ licensed residence within a gracious Victorian home. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near town in Bloomfield, NJ. With a comfortable living room, sitting rooms, and porches, residents can always find a quiet place to relax. Three homemade meals are...
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My husband who has dementia was well cared for. Good food, great staff, clean. Lovely, safe facility. They treated all of our family like family. He was only there for two weeks respite care but I would...
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.
The Willows at Holmdel is an elegant assisted living community created with the needs of seniors in mind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a warm and caring place to call home. With just sixty apartments and a separate fourteen apartment community for those who...
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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: 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: 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.
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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Even though the building is about 20 years old, when you first walk in you would think it was built last year! The place is immaculate. The woman who works there is great. They have a good amount of...
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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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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
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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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Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...
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Upon our arrival at Bayside Manor, we found it to be clean and inviting. Both staff and residents were very friendly and helpful. We met the facilities administrator and we were pleased to find out that...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Hamden, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hamden is $7,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Stewartsville, NJ with an average of $5,063 per month.

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

Hamden, NJ
$7,727/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,727/mo
$9,435/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,512/mo
Studio
$6,307/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,787/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,831/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$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Hamden, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hamden, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hamden, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/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 average 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$7,593/mo$7,341/mo+3.4%
New Jersey$7,431/mo$7,121/mo+4.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Hamden, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,593/mo
2023 average cost:$7,341/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,431/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hamden, 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 Hamden.

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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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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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

Hamden review score based on 2,776 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2776 reviews of 498 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

8.2
Hamden, NJ498 facilities
8.4
Bridgewater, NJ0 facilities
7.4
Phillipsburg, NJ0 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 2,776 reviews of 498 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.
Hamden, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.6
Friendliness
3.6
3.6
Care services
3.3
3.3
Staff
3.4
3.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
67.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.4%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.3%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.4%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.3%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.9%
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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
67.5%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.4%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
59.4%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.4%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39%
18.9%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.1%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.8%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.4%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.6%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
43%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62%
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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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Chestnut Knoll, Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community and CareOne at Hamilton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hamden, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 564 assisted living facilities near Hamden, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Hamden, New Jersey are Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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