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Senior living in Princeton, NJ

9 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
9
in Princeton
Licensed capacity
773
8 of 9 report it
Memory care beds
16
in 1 community
Adults 65+
3,999
Census estimate for Princeton
Within 25 miles
303
of the center of Princeton
Senior LivingAssisted Living 5Memory Care 1Home Care 1Nursing Homes 1Senior Apartments 2Care Homes 1
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Elm Court II

99 of 100· HUD inspection
310 Elm Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Units67
HUD-assisted67
0.8 mi from city center
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Elm Court

98 of 100· HUD inspection
300 Elm Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Units89
HUD-assisted88
0.8 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Princeton

Counting neighboring towns, there are 303 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Princeton, 294 more than in Princeton itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Princeton

See all 303 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Princeton at a glance

Princeton has 9 senior living communities in our directory, drawn from public records. They are spread over 2 ZIP codes, with the largest group (8) in 08540. 7 of the 8 that report their size have more than 60 residents. One of them reports 16 dedicated memory care beds.

By ZIP code

  • 085408
  • 085421
Senior living communities in Princeton by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents7
1 senior living community did not report a size. Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs about a licensed community, or the New Jersey long-term care ombudsman at 877-582-69952.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior 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 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 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.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (609-530-6892).7
Medicare counseling
New Jersey’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-792-8820.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Princeton

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Mercer County9

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    877-582-6995

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-792-8820

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    609-530-6892

    Website

  • Medicaid

    New Jersey Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves New Jersey.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Princeton

How many senior living communities are in Princeton, NJ?

WeFoundCare lists 9 senior living communities in Princeton, NJ, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Princeton there are 303.

How many residents can senior living communities in Princeton serve?

8 of the 9 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 773 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 3,999 adults age 65 and older live in Princeton.

Which Princeton ZIP codes have the most senior living communities?

08540 (8), 08542 (1). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Princeton have at least one.

Who licenses senior living in New Jersey?

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs licenses senior living in New Jersey. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

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

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

Are there senior living communities near Princeton?

Nearby cities with listings include Plainsboro (2, 2.7 mi), Princeton Junction (1, 3.4 mi), Lawrenceville (6, 5.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Princeton

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Princeton (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.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 8 of 9 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Princeton (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. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. data.nj.gov/d/di2b-9hwr Accessed .
  2. 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.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. 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.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.