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Independent living in Skillman, NJ

1 independent living community and continuing care retirement communities from public records.

Independent living community
1
in Skillman
Units
61
across all 1
Adults 65+
22
Census estimate for Skillman
Within 25 miles
16
of the center of Skillman
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Skillman (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Independent living communities near Skillman

Counting neighboring towns, there are 16 independent living communities within 25 miles of the center of Skillman, 15 more than in Skillman itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Skillman

See all 16 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Independent living in Skillman at a glance

Skillman has one independent living community in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How independent living is regulated in New Jersey

Independent living is housing. Any assisted living, memory care or nursing care offered on the same campus is licensed separately; in New Jersey, residential care is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.2

Paying for care

Ways to pay for independent living in New Jersey

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The New Jersey Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 New Jersey Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.4
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.5 The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (609-530-6892).6
Medicare counseling
New Jersey’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-792-8820.7

Local resources

Local help for families in Skillman

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Somerset County8

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Somerset County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program9

    877-582-6995

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)7

    1-800-792-8820

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs6

    609-530-6892

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New Jersey Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about independent living in Skillman

How many independent living communities are in Skillman, NJ?

WeFoundCare lists 1 independent living community in Skillman, NJ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Skillman there are 16.

How many units can independent living communities in Skillman serve?

1 of the 1 independent living communities report units, for a combined 61 units. The Census Bureau estimates 22 adults age 65 and older live in Skillman.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Skillman?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Somerset County, call 877-582-6995.

Are there independent living communities near Skillman?

Nearby cities with listings include Bridgewater (1, 11.9 mi), Monroe Township (1, 15.3 mi), East Windsor (1, 15.7 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing independent living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Skillman

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Skillman (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 independent living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Skillman (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. data.nj.gov/d/di2b-9hwr Accessed .
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.