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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercer County, NJ

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Mercer County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 683 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mercer County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mercer County is about $8,772, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercer County, NJ

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Photo of Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
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43 reviews
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First, they have a great staff and friendly residents. Here they have activities every day if you wish to participate. The facility is clean and they do come clean the apartments depending on your needs...
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.
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located just ten minutes from historic Bethlehem on the Bethlehem/Allentown border. Just minutes from local shopping centers and accessible public transportation, our location is convenient and within close proximity to the...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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81 reviews
9.4
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My grandfather lives in the Wellspring memory care community. His room is always clean and he is always smiling. He stayed active his entire life so the daily programming meets his deepest need to stay busy...
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.
Located in historic Williamstown on a five acre wooded lot, Cordia Commons at Williamstown is home to thirty-eight residents. At Cordia Commons, everything starts with you. Your well-being is our commitment. Our homelike atmosphere puts you at ease as you walk through our doors. Each individual...
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1919 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.4
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26 reviews
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My brother was in Assisted Living at Mira Vie for less than two weeks and then graduated to memory care. We are still paying for the room at Mira Vie memory care although my brother has been in gardens 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.
Mira Vie Manalapan offers the very best of town and country assisted living.Located in the beautiful town of Manalapan, Monmouth County, fine shopping and dining are literally at our front door, surrounded by beautiful views of peaceful countryside and farmland. Step outside and relax under our...
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Photo of Arden Courts Cherry Hill, A Memory Care Community
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9.4
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40 reviews
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We would rate it a 4 out of 5. The staff is attentive to the resident needs and also let them go about their day. There are activities and they encourage all to join in and my mom is doing that more often...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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9.4
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I have nothing but positive thoughts about Arden courts. My overall experience there was amazing. The staff showed continued concern and empathy for both myself and my husband. My husband was cared for...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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9.3
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105 reviews
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I rate Woodbury Mews 5 stars. They were so helpful when I was trying to get mom into assisted living. The staff are very pleasant and cheerful. They have activities plan through out the day everyday. I have...
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.
When you think of independent living, assisted living, and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and...
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Photo of Brandywine Howell by Monarch
1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
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My overall opinion of Brandywine is very positive. The facility is very clean, food is very good, and staff overall is excellent (always a smile and a "hello"). Activities are not overwhelming but are...
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.
Tucked into the heart of Monmouth County, Brandywine Howell offers small-town charm paired with every modern comfort. Ideally located just off Route 9, our community places residents close to everything they love—whether it’s shopping at Freehold Raceway Mall, enjoying the energy of downtown...
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The staff are amazing. They are so helpful and always a smile. I chose the large studio room which has two large spacious closets. I like that PT is offered here from 3 to 5 times a week. Only here three...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an elegant residential environment. We deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Sunrise Principles of Service, we afford families peace-of-mind by providing our residents with...
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Photo of Franklin Court
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility is very clean. The food is kind of mediocre, but my understanding from friends that have parents a other facilities, that's pretty standard for assisted...
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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Photo of Sunrise of Randolph
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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My personal experience with Sunrise is between 4.5 and five. I found the staff to be very responsive, caring, and respectful to the patients. The place looks like a hotel more than a memory care unit. It's...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Sunrise of West Essex
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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47 reviews
9.3
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47 reviews
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My brother and sister in laws are the ones who visit regularly and everything I have heard is that there are 5 ratings for each of these categories. The food is tasty and the staff are helpful and friendly....
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of The Birches of Lehigh Valley
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9.3
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From my 1st meeting with [names removed] and several others I felt an immediate positive response that The Birches would be the perfect setting for my beloved brother, [name removed]. My instincts were 100%...
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 the Birches of Lehigh Valley, you'll find a beautiful new building and a culture of care where the focus is on living! Our personal care and memory care neighborhoods will provide as little or as much assistance as needed while creating an environment where seniors can live their best...
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Photo of Chestnut Ridge Wallingford
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Staff is very professional and friendly. The put the residence first. There is a very aggressive, fun, activity schedule for residents to participate in. There are weekly day trips for those who want to get...
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.
Chestnut Ridge Wallingford is located in beautiful and historic Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Residents and guests alike enjoy our proximity to Chester Park, Taylor Arboretum and the Ridley Creek, all of which can be seen from our community. Natural beauty is enjoyed year round and residents enjoy a...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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94 reviews
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The staff has been very helpful and respectful. The apartment size is good, just right for mom's needs. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
There are assisted living facilities. And then there's Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. One reason why our community is such a special place to live is that we understand every family wants the very best for loved ones.As a company that is family-operated, our commitment is to each resident...
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Photo of Mira Vie Warren
2828 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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19 reviews
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It's 5 stars, although very expensive. They take very good care of their clients. I felt at ease. I live two hours away form my brother and I knew he was safe and well taken care of. The staff is awesome!!!...
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.
Mira Vie Warren offers an attractive new lifestyle alternative for older adults who may be experiencing some difficulty managing on their own at home. Mira Vie Warren offers a gracious environment with many beautiful common areas. It is conveniently located within a short distance of shops,...
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1212 Photos available
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Staff and Meals I really cannot rate except for one guy. I think his name was [name removed]. He was excellent. My dad has not really taken part of any activities. We like that my dad is safe, well fed, 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.
Are you ready to do more of what you love?If you’re looking for a senior living community where you can redefine your independence, our senior living community might be the right fit for you.  With both personal care home and memory care, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. Our...
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The staff is very nice and supportive. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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 Best of Everything under One Roof The Hamilton Park campus has been providing care to the Hudson County community since 1989. The Health center has been custom designed to fulfill the needs and wishes of those who share our values and our love of life. Our complete continuum of care provides...
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Atria is a wonderful community and I would recommend it to all!! Definitely 5 stars - plus great management and facility food service and staff. Awesome, they encourage all to get energetic and participate...
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 in Montgomery County, Atria Lafayette Hill is a modern senior living community thoughtfully designed to help older people fully enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. From an architectural style that reflects the neighborhood’s historic charm to...
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48 reviews
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The Staff was polite friendly and respectful. They took very good care of my Aunt. She really couldn't walk that well and used the wheelchair most of the time. Food was ok. Rooms were clean and spacious. 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.
estled in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, Kings County, The Belvedere stands as a beacon of elegance and warmth in assisted living and memory care. This charming community, surrounded by the bustling energy and conveniences of a cosmopolitan neighborhood, offers its residents not just a place to...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I was very pleased with the staff, friendliness of everyone including the residents. The food got top billing from my brother as well as the residents I spoke with. Viva was clean and the staff attentive....
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 historic Chestnut Hill, you'll find a senior living community, providing personal care and memory care, like none other. Housed in a beautiful stone mansion (built in 1865 & owned by the president of the Franklin Institute) moments of joy are experienced, explored, and celebrated....
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Photo of Artis Senior Living of Eatontown
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I chose Artis senior living for a number of reasons ands benefits. The location was close and convenient and the facility specialized in memory care. The staff is both attentive and friendly and there are...
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.
Artis of Eatontown is proud to be named a 2026 Best Memory Care community by U.S. News & World Report and is 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. Artis of Eatontown is located by the ocean near three major hospitals and with easy access to major highways. Nearby shopping at Red Bank, Asbury Park,...
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My apartment is great . Everything was not ready when we moved in, so they were busy cleaning and attaching thermostat. The ladies I have met are very friendly and helpful. The staff is always pleasant and...
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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My father was there for barely 2 months, and in sever decline prior to his passing on the [date removed], but I can say, is his room and him personally were always clean. The facility itself appeared 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.
Brighton Gardens of Mountainside offers personalized care for older adults in Union County, NJ. Our compassionate team, including our Designated Care Managers, provides individualized care to fit your unique needs and preferences. We work to promote your independence, while providing you the...
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Staff is very attentive and helpful, food is good quality, facility is clean with no offensive odors. Dad was in an efficiency apartment which was plenty of space for one person with large area near entry...
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 Vero at Bethlehem offers two types of senior living in Bethlehem, PA: personal care and memory care. Every resident enjoys luxury amenities and services tailored to their personal preferences and abilities. Here, we promote independence with just the right amount of assistance.The beautiful...
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9.2
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61 reviews
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61 reviews
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My mom has only been there a week today but: Sales process was amazing. No pressure. Very informative. Many opportunities to meet the staff and view the rooms. One of the only assisted living facilities...
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 Solana Doylestown is a premier senior living community located in Warrington, Pennsylvania. Now managed by The Arbor Company with over 30 years of senior living excellence, this beautiful 8-acre community offers personal care (assisted living) and specialized Evergreen memory care in historic...
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Cost of nursing homes in Mercer County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Mercer County is $8,772 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fieldsboro, NJ with an average of $7,074 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Mercer County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Mercer County, NJ
$8,772/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mercer County, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Mercer County, NJ
$8,772/mo
U.S. national average
$5,853/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mercer County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$9,592/mo
Nursing Homes
$8,772/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mercer County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,601/mo
Private
$5,022/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mercer County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMercer County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$8,772/mo$8,361/mo$5,853/mo
Assisted Living$8,134/mo$7,822/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$9,592/mo$9,554/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,031/mo$4,332/mo$3,532/mo
Nursing Homes
Mercer County, NJ:$8,772/mo
New Jersey:$8,361/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Assisted Living
Mercer County, NJ:$8,134/mo
New Jersey:$7,822/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Mercer County, NJ:$9,592/mo
New Jersey:$9,554/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Mercer County, NJ:$4,031/mo
New Jersey:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mercer County, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Mercer County 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.

Mercer County, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Mercer County, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mercer County 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
Mercer County, NJ$8,188/mo$7,904/mo+3.6%
New Jersey$8,154/mo$7,721/mo+5.6%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Mercer County, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,188/mo
2023 average cost:$7,904/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,154/mo
2023 average cost:$7,721/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mercer County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercer County

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch

5.0
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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Brandywine Princeton by Monarch

4.8
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 incredible variety to pick from. I’m not talking about the normal things like Bingo or Crafts, ...
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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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Mercer County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Mercer County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Mercer County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mercer County, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.4%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.2%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.3%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.4%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Mercer County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercer County, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mercer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercer County, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mercer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercer County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Mercer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercer County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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