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Assisted living costs in Middlesex County average about $7,604 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 30 communities in Middlesex County. Our detailed directory has 538 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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Whispering Woods was amazing. I would recommend to anyone. The rooms are lovely and the staff very kind. The head nurse is wonderful and she too is very kind and thoughtful. The staff including...
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...
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Nothing but praises for the staff caring for my father. They do all the extra things to make him feel comfortable and send me pictures when he is having a good day. The amazing Activities staff and the...
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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Middlesex County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Middlesex County is $7,604 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Rocky Hill, NJ with an average of $6,728 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Middlesex County, NJ vs. nearby counties

Middlesex County, NJ
$7,604/mo
$7,516/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Middlesex County, NJ vs. the state and national average

Middlesex County, NJ
$7,604/mo
U.S. national average
$4,732/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Middlesex County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$7,604/mo
$7,650/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Middlesex County, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,319/mo
Studio
$7,026/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,318/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,464/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Middlesex County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Middlesex County, 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 Middlesex County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Middlesex County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Middlesex County

The Brielle in Staten Island, NY

5.0
The staff at the Brielle is very caring and attentive. They provide their residents with the assistance they need, activities, events, and good food.

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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Middlesex County review score based on 114 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 114 reviews of 29 Middlesex County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Middlesex County 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

Middlesex County review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Middlesex County, NJ29 facilities
7.5
Milltown, NJ26 facilities
7.2
South River, NJ31 facilities

Review subcategories for Middlesex County 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 114 reviews of 29 Middlesex County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Middlesex County 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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Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Middlesex County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middlesex County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County 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 Middlesex 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
62.1%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.7%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County 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
72.4%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.4%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex 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
44.8%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.5%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middlesex County 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 Middlesex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.4%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.5%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Middlesex County

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 Middlesex County protect seniors.

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Sunrise of Marlboro, Sunrise of Madison and Sunrise of Lincroft are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Middlesex County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.

There are 30 assisted living facilities near Middlesex County, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Middlesex County, New Jersey are Sunrise of Marlboro, Sunrise of Madison and Brookdale Hamilton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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