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Assisted living costs in Trenton average about $8,248 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 514 communities in Trenton. Our detailed directory has 14830 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Philadelphia, Doylestown and Monroe.

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 Mira Vie Tinton Falls
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The staff is very warm; the meals are wonderful. I do think it was not a great fit for my Dad, who really needed more intensive medical care than the staff was used to providing. The staff here is wonderful....
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.
Mira Vie Tinton FallsMira Vie Tinton Falls provides seniors with an assisted living community to call home in a great, suburban location. Tinton Falls, New Jersey is a part of Monmouth County, and it provides residents and guest with a beautiful place to visit and call home. Those who are guests...
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We moved our 88-year-old mother into Brandywine at the Sycamore in September. Out of all the interviews and virtual tours conducted, Brandywine gave us the best first impression. They were the most...
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 Brandywine The Sycamore by Monarch, every day is a perfect balance of comfort, connection, and personalized care—all set against the timeless charm of historic Shrewsbury. Just minutes from Monmouth Beach and the vibrant arts, dining, and shopping scene of downtown Red Bank, our community...
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My sister is very satisfied with the food and likes it very much. I see she's taking part in some of the many activities that Sunrise provides. All the staff is very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. 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.
Located in the beautiful Borough of Shrewsbury and within easy reach of New York City, Sunrise of Shrewsbury provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our community is conveniently situated on Route 35...
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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
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.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
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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
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.
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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We chose Juniper Village because it was recommended to us and I also did some background work on it and saw that they got high reviews, they looked like the best in the state. They are hyper vigilant as far...
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.
Wellspring at Williamstown is unique to the South Jersey area in its approach to Alzheimer's and Dementia care. It is an entire building exclusively designed and dedicated to helping people with dementia remain independent. Our environment offers ample, safe space to explore, cheery outdoor...
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I was very happy with Bethlehem Manor. Bethlehem Manor memory care is no longer at the same location. The staff at the market Street location went above and beyond and being helpful and caring. [name...
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.
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The staff at Bethany are always nice very attentive to everyone's needs. The facility is always clean and smells good not like a nursing home or other facilities I have visited. My dad lives his room and I...
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.
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For the activities, I can't really give any opinions on this. My husband was bedridden and couldn't participate. My husband declined and Family Pillar's hospice care came in every day and care for him until...
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 have had an excellent experience so far, the place is lovely and overall we are very pleased. Just like everybody else there are times where you can tell they are understaffed but they are still very...
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.
Since our beginning in the early 20th century as a not for profit community, we have provided a quality retirement experience. Now, as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, that retirement experience includes a gracious and elegant lifestyle augmented by highly professional staff, outstanding...
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Photo of South Mountain Memory Care
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Mom was only there for 4 months. She passed away after a cancer diagnosis in October. The director and nurses were extremely kind and kept me informed of issues with mom's health & welfare. The entire...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
South Mountain Memory Care was built on the “Small House” concept. This concept has been found to be most the most successful environment for those with memory issues in that it creates a sense of home, confidence of surroundings, and ultimately happiness with residents.Research indicates that...
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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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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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The head nurse, Marvin, is wonderful. He is very attentive and always available if needed. The activities staff is very patient with the memory care residents. They engage and encourage them to participate...
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.
Features and Amenities:Private Rooms with Private ShowersClinical Programs designed with a Person-Directed ApproachState-of-the-Art Rehabilitation Therapy:Aquatic Therapy Pool with underwater treadmillActivities of Daily Living (ADL) SuitePhysical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy7 days per...
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Above and Beyond at the Knights has been a lifesaver for my dad. They are beyond amazing to him Not fancy if you want frills not the place if you want care then this is where you need to be.
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
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Our family member who is there now is very happy with the meals and dining service, but right now due to the covid restrictions the activities are pretty limited. We would recommend this community to others...
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.
Above All Senior Care 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 Personal...
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The community was clean anytime we would go see my loved one. The community was extremely friendly from the administration down to the janitor. Everyone was always smiling and always asking what...
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.
Established in 1921 in West Orange, NJ Canterbury Village is an experienced Assisted Living Residence. With only 53 residents we offer personalized assistance, support and healthcare services, available 24 hours a day. Our reasonable monthly service fee includes a spacious private studio with...
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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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The Residences at Chadds Ford is a fabulous facility. Their food is amazing and their staff team is fabulous. Based on the experience we have had so far we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
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.
NOW OPEN! The Residence at Chadds Ford is a flagship community in west suburban Philadelphia, bringing the area a level of luxury, service and sophisticated lifestyle befitting the cultured, inquisitive, active seniors that we serve. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care....
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They have been very accommodating to the specific & individual needs of each patient. They are very mom & pop shop-like vs a big organization with a factory-feel. They provide a very personalized experience...
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.
Branch Brook Park Manor is an exciting residential option for seniors who are in need of supportive, long term care. We have had the privilege of serving seniors and their families for over 30 years. We provide all of the comprehensive services of a larger facility while maintaining the ...
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We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
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 Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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Everyone at Cranes Mill from the doctors, nurses, and social services department, and aides attending to my husband were all friendly, courteous, attuned to his needs and did their very best to address...
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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The physical place is beautiful and the residents are friendly and happy. The staff is excellent and always trying to include the residents in activities. They treat the residents with dignity. It's not so...
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.
A Trusted, Family-Owned Senior Living CommunityFieldstone at Chester Springs is a welcoming senior living community offering Personal Care and Memory Care, thoughtfully designed to support comfort, dignity, and peace of mind. The community is part of Vantage Point Retirement Living, a family...
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The staff are very caring and treat residents with great respect. Any questions or concerns are addressed quickly. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities, including exercise,...
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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I recently had the opportunity to visit Whispering Woods. Overall it’s a beautiful facility. For the most part everyone is friendly. You do have moments when things could be better like the food, and...
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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Cost of assisted living in Trenton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Trenton is $8,248 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fieldsboro, NJ with an average of $6,385 per month.

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

Trenton, NJ
$8,248/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$8,248/mo
$9,187/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,083/mo
Studio
$6,820/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,635/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,636/mo

Senior living costs in Trenton 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: Trenton, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTrenton, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$8,248/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,187/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,310/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Trenton, NJ:$8,248/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Trenton, NJ:$9,187/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Trenton, NJ:$4,310/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Trenton, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Trenton 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 Trenton, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Trenton 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
Trenton, NJ$7,533/mo$7,396/mo+1.9%
New Jersey$7,431/mo$7,121/mo+4.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Trenton, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,533/mo
2023 average cost:$7,396/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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 Trenton, 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 Trenton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Trenton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Trenton

Alcoeur Gardens of Toms River

4.0
Alcoeur Gardens of [Removed] was a nice place for dad to stay for a brief respite stay. The staff was very attentive and caring to his needs. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The activities director was very young and hopefully, as she gains more experience they will have more ...
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The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Sunrise of Westfield

5.0
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews highlight the attentiveness and kindness shown by the staff at various communities, including The Addison of Woodbourne Place, The Birches at Newtown, and The Remington of Yardley, making residents and families feel welcome and well cared for.
Engaging activities. Families praise the diverse range of activities provided at communities like Oxford Crossings, The Birches at Newtown, and Brookdale Florence, giving seniors opportunities to socialize and stay engaged, both mentally and physically.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently emphasize the cleanliness and upkeep of communities such as The Addison of Woodbourne Place, The Terraces at Lawrence, and Oxford Crossings, with residents and families appreciating the care taken in maintaining both private rooms and communal areas.
Comfortable room sizes. Several reviews mention the importance of the appropriately sized living spaces at communities such as Sunrise of Lower Makefield, Azalea at Hamilton, and Maplewood at Princeton, allowing residents to feel at home and move around with ease.
Delicious meals and accommodating dietary needs. Throughout the reviews, the high quality of food and consideration for dietary restrictions at communities like CareOne at Hamilton, The Remington of Yardley, and Legacy Gardens of Bristol stand out as major factors in overall resident satisfaction.
Accessible location and convenient amenities. Communities like Azalea at Hamilton, Bear Creek Assisted Living, and Maplewood at Princeton offer easy access to local amenities and services, allowing residents to maintain their independence and continue enjoying their favorite activities.
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Trenton review score based on 3,039 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 3039 reviews of 514 Trenton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Trenton 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

Trenton review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Trenton, NJ514 facilities
8.1
Evesham, NJ128 facilities
8.2
Bridgewater, NJ573 facilities

Review subcategories for Trenton 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 3,039 reviews of 514 Trenton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Trenton 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.
Trenton, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Trenton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Trenton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Trenton, 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 Trenton 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 Trenton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Trenton, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Trenton 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 Trenton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Trenton, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Trenton 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 Trenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Trenton, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.2%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Trenton 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 Trenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Trenton, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.3%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Trenton 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 Trenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Trenton, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.8%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.4%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.4%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
64%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
47.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Trenton

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 Trenton protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Hammonton, Chestnut Knoll and CareOne at Hamilton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Trenton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 514 assisted living facilities near Trenton, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Trenton, New Jersey are Spring Village at Hammonton, Azalea of Cinnaminson and Arden Courts Whippany, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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