NJ Assisted Living - a free senior housing resource

We are a free information service for families looking for senior housing. We help you and your family research, evaluate, contact, and compare Senior Housing and Assisted Living options in New Jersey. Our goal is to assist family members in

New Jersey Assisted Living Facilities:

NJ Assisted Living is designed to help you through the process of selecting the right New Jersey assisted living center for you or your loved one. We provide tools that will allow you to choose an Assisted Living center that provides the services you want and the care you need.

NJ Assisted Living Facilities provide housing, personalized support, and health care. They accommodate seniors who need some help but not the level of care found in a Nursing Home. New Jersey Assisted Living encourages independence for every person and supports involvement of loved ones and family.

Here's our short-hand guide for choosing the right NJ assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one:

First, consider the atmosphere. Each New Jersey assisted living center is unique. Seniors should take into account the location and appearance of their future home.

There are excellent senior living opportunities in cities like: Forked River, Freehold, Jackson, Monroe Township, Morris Plains, Neptune, Princeton, Spring Lake Heights, Toms River, Upper Montclair, West Orange, Somerset, Voorhees, Pitman…

There are many great cities for NJ retirement living! You need to choose a NJ assisted living center that’s located where you’ll want to spend your golden years.

After you find your prospective New Jersey retirement community, you should go see it first-hand. During your visit, notice whether:

The community staff greets you warmly. Do they speak to the other residents in a friendly, interested manner during your tour? Do visitors seem welcome?

During your tour of the NJ assisted living center, also observe how easy it is to find your way around, whether caregivers are friendly and accessible, and is the facility secure and free of odors? Depending on your retirement living goals, you should also note the availability of outdoor exercise opportunities.

Next, you and your loved ones need to determine the cost of the NJ assisted living residence. Do the billing policies seem fair? Are there various categories of service that require additional investment? New Jersey senior living is a significant investment. Once you find the retirement community that feels right, make sure the assisted living costs are within your budget as well.

Once you establish the cost, you need to learn more about the assisted living caregivers. In New Jersey caregivers should provide 24-hour service. There should be housekeeping and physical therapy availability as well.

Another important question is the quality of the dining in your NJ assisted living facility. Senior living is about enjoying your retirement, and part of that is ensuring that you have access to food options that are enjoyable and healthy. Depending on your preferences, you should find out if alcoholic beverages and private dining are available.

Finally, before committing to a NJ retirement community you should perform some due diligence. Talk to a fair number of current residents to learn their opinions. They may be more candid than a tour guide who is trying to sell you a residence. Also find out if there are any complaints and negative reports regarding your prospective assisted living center. The Better Business Bureau has an inventory of consumer complaints. You can access the New Jersey Better Business Bureau at http://newjersey.bbb.org/