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10 Best Nursing Homes in Piscataway, NJ

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Piscataway 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 49 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Piscataway, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Piscataway is about $7,807, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1179 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Piscataway, NJ

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Photo of Abingdon Care and Rehabilitation Center
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The staff is very nice and they are concerned about my mom’s wellbeing. They are efficient at providing things right away. I have spoken to everybody and people know me and my mom. I have no complaints about...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Abingdon Care & Rehabilitation Center is a CMS 5-Star skilled nursing community that offers outstanding personalized care in a welcoming community. With our revolutionary person-centered approach to care, our interdisciplinary team will help you achieve your individual needs and goals. Whether...
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Looked at many places and Mom felt at home at The Avalon! Great trips, entertainers and activities. The staff has been there for years! If the staff stays that means they are happy too! The food is delicious...
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.
With all the Assisted Living communities to choose from, what is it that makes The Avalon at Bridgewater stand out from all the rest?• Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, celebrating over 27 years of service to the community• Our reputation speaks volumes – Bridgeway Senior...
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The food and activities could be better. But the staff couldn't be nicer and they treated [name removed] wonderfully. And the care he received was good. My family and I really had good feelings about the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At 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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Very beautiful and well kept. My bubbe was very happy here. She made a lot of friends and loved her room. I would recommend this place to anyone. The staff are very friendly and everyone smiles. I only had...
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 Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence represents a new dimension in living for those who choose not to live alone, yet do not need nursing home care. In our innovative, assisted-living environment, the fullness of life continues. Residents are appreciated for their talents and...
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I am so thankful for Complete Care at Green Knoll. They always made my mom happy, whether it was just a smile and a "Hello [name removed]" or asking where her beautiful smile was Knowing her habits and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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The marketing official knew all there was to know about the place. There was ample space in the apartment. The meal plan was superb- we had the choice of two meals per day in the Bistro or 1 meal per day in...
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.
Located in a secluded spot just off Highway 78, Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey is a peaceful and beautiful assisted living community to live in. Through the long winters and the moderate summers of New Jersey, we make sure the very best of each season is enjoyed...
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at 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.
The Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
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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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This facility has had a change in leadership and from this change, there has only been positivity! The staff has been excellent with customer service, the facility is clean, and the care is amazing!
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Westfield Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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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.
Photo of United Methodist Communities At Covenant Place
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of St Joseph's Senior's Residence
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Piscataway, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Piscataway is $7,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Metuchen, NJ with an average of $7,236 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Piscataway, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Piscataway, NJ
$7,807/mo
$7,685/mo
$7,669/mo

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

Piscataway, NJ
$7,807/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$7,710/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,807/mo

Nursing homes costs in Piscataway, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,819/mo
Studio
$7,181/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,107/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,345/mo

Senior living costs in Piscataway 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: Piscataway, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePiscataway, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,807/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,630/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,710/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,887/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Piscataway, NJ:$7,807/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Piscataway, NJ:$7,630/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Piscataway, NJ:$7,710/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Piscataway, NJ:$6,887/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Piscataway, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Piscataway 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Piscataway, NJ

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Piscataway, NJ$7,470/mo$6,696/mo+11.6%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,182/mo+7.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Piscataway, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,470/mo
2023 average cost:$6,696/mo
Percent change:+11.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,682/mo
2023 average cost:$7,182/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Piscataway

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Piscataway

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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Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Piscataway nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Piscataway nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Piscataway, 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 Piscataway 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 Piscataway 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
64.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Piscataway 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 Piscataway Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Piscataway, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Piscataway 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 Piscataway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Piscataway, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Piscataway 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 Piscataway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Piscataway, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Piscataway 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 Piscataway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Piscataway, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
0.4%
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CareOne East Brunswick Assisted Living, The Heritage of Clara Barton and The Delaney of Bridgewater are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Piscataway, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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