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Lawrenceville, NJ · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lawrenceville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Trenton, New Jersey
Every licensed senior community in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
2.8★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Trenton
Local Trenton-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Trenton prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$8,110/mo median
typical range $6,490–$10,140
Memory Care
$9,170/mo median
typical range $7,340–$11,460
Skilled Nursing
$12,680/mo median
typical range $11,150–$14,970
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$8,110/mo median
typical range $3,410–$10,090
Residential Care Home
$7,300/mo median
typical range $5,840–$9,130
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Trenton using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Trenton.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 16 communities in Trenton, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Complete Care at Mercerville LLC
Scout 79Hamilton Township, NJ · 114 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hamilton Township.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →3
Princeton, NJ · 180 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Princeton.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →4
Trenton, NJ · 149 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Trenton.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →5
Preferred Care at Hamilton
Scout 69Hamilton Square, NJ · 126 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hamilton Square.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →6
Preferred Care at Mercer
Scout 69Ewing, NJ · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Ewing.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →7
Spring Hills Post Acute Hamilton
Scout 57Hamilton, NJ · 55 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hamilton.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Meadow Lakes
Scout 53East Windsor, NJ · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in East Windsor.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →9
Trenton, NJ · 141 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Trenton.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →10
Lawrenceville, NJ · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lawrenceville.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →11
Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital
Scout 50Lawrenceville, NJ · 56 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lawrenceville.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →12
Hamilton, NJ · 218 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hamilton.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →13
Hamilton, NJ · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hamilton.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →14
Trenton, NJ · 137 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →
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Trenton, NJ · 106 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →16
Trenton, NJ · 215 beds
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A Trenton skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $11,150–$14,970/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Trenton, NJ?
In the Trenton, NJ area, assisted living typically runs $6,490–$10,140/month (median $8,110), memory care $7,340–$11,460/month (median $9,170), and skilled nursing $11,150–$14,970/month (median $12,680) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Trenton, NJ?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Trenton, NJ right now are Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cente, Complete Care at Mercerville LLC, Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC. The full ranked list of 16 communities is on this page.
How are the 16 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.