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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Trenton, NJ

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If your loved one needs memory care in Trenton, A Place for Mom can help. With 35 memory care facilities in Trenton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Trenton incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Trenton memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Trenton, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedarbrook, West Oak Lane and Melrose Park Gardens.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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Pennswood Village spreads over a huge campus adjacent to the George School in Newtown, with 14 residential apartment buildings connected to a central Community Building. There is a lovely "assisted living"...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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I had my father in Chandler Hall for the last year of his time with us. The level of caring, kindness, love and respect they provided my father is one for which I am eternally grateful. I would recommend...
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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Cost of memory care in Trenton, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Trenton is $6,065 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmyra, NJ with an average of $5,482 per month.

Memory care costs in Trenton, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Trenton, NJ
$6,065/mo

Memory care costs in Trenton, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Trenton, NJ
$6,065/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Trenton, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,065/mo

Memory care costs in Trenton, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,824/mo
Studio
$6,463/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,610/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,409/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.
Memory Care$6,065/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,045/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,023/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Trenton, NJ:$6,065/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Trenton, NJ:$6,045/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Trenton, NJ:$5,023/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Trenton, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care 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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Memory care cost trends in Trenton, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care 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 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Trenton, NJ$8,794/mo$8,973/mo-2.0%
New Jersey$8,443/mo$8,088/mo+4.4%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Trenton, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,794/mo
2023 average cost:$8,973/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,443/mo
2023 average cost:$8,088/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Trenton

Recent reviews for memory care in Trenton

Brookdale Hillsborough

5.0
Overall I have no complaints of this community they have provided my mother with excellent care and have really made her comfortable in her new living environment. They have a great menu for the residents to choose from with a wide variety of meals. They also have a great activity program ...
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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

The Residence at Cherry Hill

5.0
In the beginning our loved one was in the assisted living and that experience would be about a three out of five, and now our loved one is in memory care and that experience so far is a five out of five. Despite our limited experience because of the restrictions our loved one is adjusting very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comprehensive on-site health care services. Reviews consistently mention the convenience and quality of on-site health care services at various communities. For example, at Brookdale Hamilton, the nursing, OT and activity staff are praised for their attentiveness and expertise in caring for memory care residents. At The Birches at Newt ...
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Dedicated memory care units. Several reviews emphasize the importance of specialized memory care units within senior living communities, such as those at Artis Senior Living of Yardley and Brookdale Hamilton, where staff are trained to meet the unique needs of residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Residents and famil ...
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Engaging activities programs. Reviews frequently mention the joy and sense of purpose that residents find in the various activities offered at different communities. For example, at Homestead at Hamilton, residents appreciate the annual events and laid-back atmosphere, while at Artis Senior Living of Yardley, the wide ra ...
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Communication between staff and families. Families value open and transparent communication with their loved ones' caregivers, as seen in reviews for Brookdale Hamilton, The Birches at Newtown, and Artis Senior Living of Yardley. Staff are praised for their responsiveness and willingness to answer questions and address concerns.
Secure and safe living environments. Reviews highlight the peace of mind families feel when their loved ones are living in secure, well-monitored environments like those at Floral Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Birches at Newtown, and Maplewood at Princeton. Residents and families report feeling reassured knowing ...
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Considerate billing practices. Families express concern about the cost of care, with some reviews mentioning unexpected fee increases at Artis Senior Living of Yardley and The Birches at Newtown. Others, like those at Heartis Yardley and Brookdale Westampton, highlight the importance of understanding billing procedure ...
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Trenton review score based on 208 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 208 reviews of 31 Trenton memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

8.7
Trenton, NJ31 facilities
8.6
Fieldsboro, NJ25 facilities
8.7
Pennington, NJ24 facilities

Review subcategories for Trenton memory care

When memory care 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 208 reviews of 31 Trenton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Trenton resident and family memory care 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Trenton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Trenton memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care 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
83.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Trenton memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Trenton, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Trenton memory care

Memory care 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
58.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
74.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
67.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
45.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Trenton memory care

Our memory care 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
51.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
61.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Trenton memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Trenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Trenton, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
71%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
74.2%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
77.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
51.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Trenton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. 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 memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Trenton protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Birches at Newtown, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Yardley and Sunrise of Lower Makefield are the top-rated memory care facilities near Trenton, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 35 memory care facilities near Trenton, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Trenton, New Jersey are Azalea at Cinnaminson and The Pathways at Warrington. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 35 memory care facilities near you in Trenton, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Trenton, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Trenton, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Trenton, New Jersey ranges from $151 to $17655. The average Memory Care cost in Trenton, New Jersey is $6,065. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Trenton, New Jersey typically starts at $151. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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