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Average Monthly Costs
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Genworth lists the average cost of a private, one bedroom unit in an assisted living community in New Jersey as $6,627. This places New Jersey on the higher end of the scale at about $2,600 over the national average, and about $1,700 higher than the median cost of assisted living in nearby states.
Compare Monthly Care Costs
When it comes to care options, assisted living is just one of several choices available to seniors. Some care options, like part-time in-home care or independent living, may cost less, while others like memory care or skilled nursing are likely to cost significantly more. Seniors can speak with their medical practitioners to receive guidance on what level of care will best suit their needs and abilities.
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in New Jersey
$7,490.00 Vineland, Bridgeton
$5,572.00 Atlantic City, Hammonton
When estimating the cost of assisted living, it's important to know that average prices can differ significantly between various parts of New Jersey. The most affordable region in New Jersey for assisted living is Ocean City at $5,245.
In New Jersey, seniors who meet certain income guidelines may be eligible for government assistance to pay for the cost of assisted living.
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports, or MLTSS, is a managed care system under the Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver. This government subsidy program may help you pay for a broad array of supportive and health services, including assisted living. Some assisted living communities in New Jersey participate in and accept payment from this program to help fund a resident's living expenses.
Who Is Eligible?
Any New Jersey resident who is 65 and over and meets Medicaid's income and total liquid assets requirements can apply for the program. Applicants must also meet the qualifications for the assisted living level of care, meaning that they require assistance with the activities of daily living.
How to Apply
To apply for MLTSS benefits, contact your local County Welfare Agency or your local County Area Agency on Aging.
NOTE: Not all assisted living communities in New Jersey participate in this program. It's important to check with the assisted living community you're considering to determine what forms of payment they accept, as well as any assistance programs they may offer to low-income residents.
New Jersey offers numerous free resources for seniors and families who are looking for long-term care for their senior loved one.
Office of Area Agency on Aging Administration
New Jersey is home to 21 county Area Agencies on Aging that develop service systems for adults who are 60 and over. Available services may include information and assistance, transportation, case management, respite care, visiting nurse and legal assistance, among other things.
Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services
Shoreview Building, Office 222, 101 South Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
(1-888-426-9243 or 609-645-5965)
Bergen County Division of Senior Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
(201-336-7400)
Burlington County Office on Aging
Mailing: PO Box 6000, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Physical: Human Services Facility, 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
(609-265-5069)
Camden County Division of Senior & Disabled Services
512 Lakeland Avenue, 4th Floor, Blackwood, NJ 08012
(856-858-3220)
Cape May County Division of Aging and Disability Services
Social Services Building, 4005 Route 9, South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
(609-886-2784/2785)
Cumberland County Office on Aging and Disabled
Administration Building, 800 East Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856-453-2220/ 2221)
Essex County Division of Senior Services
900 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044
(973-395-8375)
Gloucester County Division of Senior Services
115 Budd Blvd., West Deptford, NJ 08096
(856-384-6900)
Hudson County Office on Aging
830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 3B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201-369-4313)
Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disabilities and Veterans' Services
4 Gauntt Place, Building 1, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822-2900
(908-788-1361/1362/1363)
Mercer County Office on Aging
540 S. Broad Street, PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650
(609-989-6661/6662)
Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services
75 Bayard Street, 5th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732-745-3295)
Monmouth County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services
3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
(732-431-7450)
Morris County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans
340 West Hanover Avenue, PO Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963-0900
(973-285-6848)
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
1027 Hooper Avenue, Building #2, PO Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
(732-929-2091)
Passaic County Department of Senior Services, Disabilities and Veterans' Affairs
930 Riverview Drive, Suite 200, Totowa, NJ 07512
(973-569-4060)
Salem County Office on Aging
98 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079
(856-339-8622)
Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services
27 Warren Street, 1st Floor, PO Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876
(908-704-6346)
Sussex County Division of Senior Services
Sussex County Administration Building, 1 Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Newton, NJ 07860
(973-579-0555)
Union County Division on Aging
Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908-527-4870 or toll-free 888-280-8226)
Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services
Wayne Dumont Jr. Admin. Bldg., 165 County Road, Suite 245, Route 519 South, Belvidere, NJ 07823-1949
(908-475-6591)
New Jersey has a network of Veterans Service Offices that help military veterans and their spouses find and pay for senior care. These services can also help veterans determine what services would be paid for by VA benefits they receive or are eligible to receive.
Trenton Vet Center
934 Parkway Ave. Suite 201, Ewing, NJ 08618
Phone: 609-882-5744
Lakewood Vet Center
Parkway Seventy Plaza, 1255 NJ-70 Suite 22N, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: 908-607-6364
Secaucus Vet Center
110A Meadowlands Parkway, Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Phone: 201-223-7787
Ventnor Vet Center
6601 Ventnor Ave. Suite 105, Ventnor Professional Plaza, Ventnor, NJ 08406
Phone: 609-487-8387
Newark Regional Benefit Office
20 Washington Place, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 800-827-1000
New Jersey seniors can get assistance in understanding the benefits they receive, including their Supplemental Security Income benefit, which may be used to pay for assisted living.
Brick Social Security Office
2620 Yorktowne Blvd, Brick, NJ 08723
1-800-772-1213
Bridgeton Social Security Office
149 West Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
1-800-772-1213
Bridgewater Social Security Office
Suite 207, 245 Highway 22, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Cherry Hill Social Security Office
Five Executive Campus, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
1-800-772-1213
Clifton Social Security Office
935 Allwood Rd, Clifton, NJ 07012
1-800-772-1213
East Orange Social Security Office
7 Glenwood Ave Ste 100, East Orange, NJ 07017
Egg Harbor Township Social Security Office
1350 Doughty Rd, Egg Harbor TWP, NJ 08234
1-800-772-1213
Glassboro Social Security Office
830 Delsea Dr North, Glassboro, NJ 08028
1-800-772-1213
Hackensack Social Security Office
401 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1-800-772-1213
Hoboken Social Security Office
79 Hudson St 6th Fl, Hoboken NJ 07030
1-800-772-1213
Iselin Social Security Office
190 Middlesex Turnpike, Iselin, NJ 08830
1-800-772-1213
Jersey City Social Security Office
325 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1-800-772-1213
Neptune Social Security Office
3310 State Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753
1-800-772-1213
New Brunswick Social Security Office
550 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1-800-772-1213
Newark Social Security Office
274 Springfield Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
1-800-772-1213
Newark Social Security Office
970 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
1-800-772-1213
Newton Social Security Office
20 East Clinton Street, Newton, NJ 07860
1-800-772-1213
Parsippany Social Security Office
2200 State Rt 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054
1-800-772-1213
Paterson Social Security Office
200 Federal Plaza, Paterson, NJ 07505
1-800-772-1213
Rio Grande Social Security Office
1046 Route 47 South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
1-800-772-1213
Somerville Social Security Office
29 Davenport Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
1-800-772-1213
Toms River Social Security Office
190 St Catherine Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08755
1-800-772-1213
Trenton Social Security Office
635 S Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611
1-800-772-1213
Union Social Security Office
855 Lehigh Ave, Union, NJ 07083
1-800-772-1213
This program acts as an advocate on behalf of seniors living in assisted living communities. Seniors can report cases of abuse or neglect and receive assistance in understanding their rights as a resident in an assisted living community.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New Jersey
Assisted Living Service Plan Requirements
About 30 days before a new resident moves in, the ALR or CPCH obtains a health history and assessment from the individual's doctor and prior caregivers. The community's RN performs another assessment shortly after move-in and uses the two records to create a service plan for the resident within 14 days. This plan contains a detailed workup of the residents needs and preferences.
If a resident disagrees with the service plan or refuses certain types of assistance, the ALR or CPCH may insist upon a risk agreement to guard against injury or damage suits, while still respecting the senior's decisions.
Assisted Living Admission Requirements
New Jersey's ALRs and CPCHs are willing to accept residents with a variety of health conditions and disabilities. They do not admit individuals who are in a vegetative state or are completely incapable of responding to their surroundings or providing any independent feedback. They also may serve terminally ill seniors without a supportive home environment.
Assisted Living Scope of Care
ALRs and CPCHs meet their residents needs by providing assistance with daily living activities, performing nursing services and either assisting with medication self-administration or administering medication directly through trained staff members. They also supply social support through scheduled activities, recreation and transportation.
Assisted Living Medicaid Policy
New Jersey has a optional state supplement (OSS) for individuals who receive supplemental security income (SSI) and a capped room and board rate for medicaid eligible seniors.
Assisted Living Facility Requirements
Apartment-style units are required in ALRs and must include a private bath, kitchenette, and a lockable door. There may be no more than two residents per unit. CPCHs also need a lockable door but they do not need to be equipped with a bathroom or kitchen and the unit may be shared by two individuals.
ALRs and CPCHs must provide three meals each day, plus snacks and beverages based on the Food and Nutrition Board's current dietary allowances. Menus must accommodate cultural backgrounds, food habits, personal preferences and dietary needs and restrictions. The communities are required to ensure that each resident can avail themselves of the food services.
Medication Management Regulations
Assisted living communities are able to provide assistance and supervision with self-administered medications through trained staff members. Medications can be administered by certified nurse aides, certified home health aides or staff members with equivalent training and certification provided by the Department of Health under the direction of an RN. The community is required to use a unit-of-use/unit dose drug distribution system when the medication is administered by anyone other than an RN.
Staffing Requirements
Assisted living communities with 60 or more beds are required to have a full-time administrator or acting administrator on site 24 hours a day. Communities with fewer than 60 beds must have an administrator on site 12 hours a day. A registered nurse must be on staff or on call 24 hours a day.
There must be a food services coordinator who is either a dietitian or receives scheduled consultation from a dietitian. These communities must also have personal care assistants who are certified nurse aides, certified homemaker/home health aides or have passed a training course.
There are no minimum ratios in New Jersey. However, there has to be at least one awake personal care assistance and one additional staff person on site at all times. Communities are required to ensure that they can provide basic resident care, assistance and supervision around the clock.
Staff Training Requirements
Administrators are required by New Jersey law to complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education every three years. This training is to cover topics pertaining to assisted living as outlined and approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Personal care aides must receive training either before or upon employment on assisted living concepts, emergency procedures, infection control and prevention, resident rights, abuse and neglect and pain management.
An additional 20 hours of continuing education should be completed every two years. Medication aides must take 10 hours of continuing education related to medication administration and elderly drug abuse every two years.
Background Checks for Assisted Living
Assisted living licensing regulations in New Jersey require that each staff member undergoes a fingerprint criminal background check. Communities are also required to make inquiries to the New Jersey Certified Nurse Aide Registry before hiring a job candidate.
Requirements for Reporting Abuse
New Jersey takes elder abuse very seriously and the Department of Human Services supplies contact information for adult protective service providers including toll-free phone numbers. In addition, the State Department of Health provides the means to register a complaint about a health-care community by phone or mail.
Assisted Living Facilities in New Jersey
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Top-Rated Caring Stars Winners in New Jersey
Caring.com's Caring Stars award program recognizes the best assisted living facilities across the U.S. based on reviews from family caregivers and older adults. This award is meant to help older adults and their loved ones find the best assisted living or in-home care option in their area. The list below shows up to 10 listings that have won the most Caring Stars annual awards in their state, sorted by their current overall average rating. For a complete list of Caring Stars winners for each year, please visit our Caring Stars info center.
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