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9.6
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73 reviews
9.6
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Although our father’s stay at Colonial Manor was short, we believe he was genuinely cared for and respected in his final weeks. The staff was kind, respectful, and made him feel welcome. We were also...
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.
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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51 reviews
9.1
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51 reviews
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It was for me! And I have moved since. Wasn't happy with the food. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't recommend Paragon Village, but everyone there seems to be pretty happy.
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.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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8.6
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The night staff that I interacted with every night while my father was in hospice care were absolutely wonderful. They were not only careful and sweet to my father, but they were very kind to me and my...
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.
The House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
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From the initial visit, back in July, through moving in day [date removed] until now we are extremely pleased. The director, nursing staff, everyone has been terrific. She has her meds managed by [name...
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 a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space.  The Chelsea at Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments.  For residents with...
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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.
Forest Manor Health Care Center is a new state of the art 120 bed Skilled Nursing Facility located just minutes off of Route 80 in Hope New Jersey. Forest Manor Health Care Center's $19 million dollar expansion is the region's newest, state-of-the-art skilled nursing and rehabilitation care...
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Cost of assisted living in Great Meadows, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Great Meadows is $7,872 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Stewartsville, NJ with an average of $4,648 per month.

Assisted living costs in Great Meadows, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Great Meadows, NJ
$7,872/mo

Assisted living costs in Great Meadows, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Great Meadows, NJ
$7,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Great Meadows, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,872/mo
$7,943/mo

Assisted living costs in Great Meadows, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,513/mo
Studio
$6,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,333/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,444/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,534/mo

Senior living costs in Great Meadows 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: Great Meadows, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreat Meadows, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,872/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,943/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$7,023/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Great Meadows, NJ:$7,872/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Great Meadows, NJ:$7,943/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Great Meadows, NJ:$7,023/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Great Meadows, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Great Meadows 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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Assisted living cost trends in Great Meadows, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Great Meadows 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
Great Meadows, NJ$6,844/mo$7,104/mo-3.7%
New Jersey$7,275/mo$6,905/mo+5.4%
National$5,353/mo$5,129/mo+4.4%
Great Meadows, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,844/mo
2023 average cost:$7,104/mo
Percent change:-3.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,275/mo
2023 average cost:$6,905/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,353/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Great Meadows, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Great Meadows.

What families are saying about assisted living in Great Meadows

Recent reviews for assisted living in Great Meadows

Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

4.0
Under new ownership, the changes are noticeable almost immediately. substantial upgrades and repairs made on the building in the last few months since new owners took control. New roof, bathrooms installed, painting and landscaping to name a few. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Nice ...
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Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville

4.7
It's a great place. My mother is not complaining about the food, and she seems to be very happy with the activities. It seems to be very clean, and our interactions with the staff have been very good.

Alexandria Manor Senior Living Centers in Nazareth, PA

4.8
This community is wonderful, the staff members are great. They do offer activities, for example during the holidays they have carolers come by, and in the summer they bring in live entertainment. This community is located in a very nice are and is close to the hospital. From our understanding ...
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Great Meadows review score based on 38 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 5 Great Meadows assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Great Meadows review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Great Meadows review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Great Meadows, NJ5 facilities
9.1
Panther Valley, NJ6 facilities
8.7
Hackettstown, NJ8 facilities

Review subcategories for Great Meadows assisted living

When assisted living 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 38 reviews of 5 Great Meadows assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Great Meadows resident and family assisted living 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.
Great Meadows, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Great Meadows assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Great Meadows assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Great Meadows, 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 Great Meadows assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Great Meadows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Great Meadows, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Great Meadows assisted living

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 Great Meadows Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Great Meadows, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Great Meadows assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Great Meadows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Great Meadows, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Great Meadows assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Great Meadows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Great Meadows, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Great Meadows assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Great Meadows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Great Meadows, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
80%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Great Meadows

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

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Colonial Manor at Panther Valley, Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepherd are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Great Meadows, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near Great Meadows, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Great Meadows, New Jersey are Colonial Manor at Panther Valley and Spring Village at Pocono. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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