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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hightstown, NJ

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Hightstown nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Hightstown, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Hightstown or another care type is right for you. Browse 43 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Hightstown.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Charleston, Prince's Bay and Mill Hill.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hightstown, NJ

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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.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise and...
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.
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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 Park Place 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...
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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.
At Mercerville 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...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Hightstown, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Hightstown is $7,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trenton, NJ with an average of $6,263 per month.

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

Hightstown, NJ
$7,164/mo
$7,186/mo

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

Hightstown, NJ
$7,164/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$7,018/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,164/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,513/mo
Studio
$7,902/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,526/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,764/mo

Senior living costs in Hightstown 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: Hightstown, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHightstown, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,164/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,984/mo$7,102/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$7,018/mo$7,167/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,033/mo$6,116/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Hightstown, NJ:$7,164/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hightstown, NJ:$6,984/mo
New Jersey:$7,102/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hightstown, NJ:$7,018/mo
New Jersey:$7,167/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hightstown, NJ:$6,033/mo
New Jersey:$6,116/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hightstown, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hightstown 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.

Hightstown, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Hightstown, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hightstown 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
Hightstown, NJ$7,890/mo$7,690/mo+2.6%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,210/mo+6.6%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Hightstown, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,890/mo
2023 average cost:$7,690/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,682/mo
2023 average cost:$7,210/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Hightstown

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hightstown

CareOne at Jackson

5.0
We were very impressed with the level of care my loved one received here. They were very professional and exceeded my expectations.

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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Hightstown nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hightstown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hightstown, 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 Hightstown 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 Hightstown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hightstown, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hightstown 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 Hightstown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hightstown, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hightstown 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 Hightstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hightstown, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hightstown 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 Hightstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hightstown, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hightstown 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 Hightstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hightstown, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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