The Clare Estate
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Trenton, NJ

The Clare Estate

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Trenton, NJ

Overview of The Clare Estate

The Claire Estate s a senior living home where independence and elegance are met. The retirement home is generally an active senior living community that encourages residents to live a beautiful life through the top-notch level of senior care. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, management and staff encourages its residents to immerse themselves in an invigorating social life. The Clare Estate is an upscale senior living community that ensures to match the level of quality to the services they provide. 

The community boasts its destination dining of healthy and delicious meals, a  number of spaces to socialize, a fitness studio and outdoor spaces for recreational activities. 

(609) 298-9960

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Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #216 / 640Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th out of 640 homes in New Jersey. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Program
ExpirationNovember 30, 2025
License Number10A101

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Clare Estate is legally operated by The Clare Estate, and administrated by Darphine Joachim.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Christiana Foglio

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (15% above)
4 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (61% below)
• Deficiencies per year (60% below)
• Total inspections (67% below)
• Complaint investigations (33% below)
Latest Inspection November 19, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 718 This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (7 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 61% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 1.84.5 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1.8 vs. NJ avg 4.5).↓ 60% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.32 This facility has 15% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2.3 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 15% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 39 This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 67% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 23 This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 33% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 23, 2024 complaint investigation found five deficiencies, including lack of snacks, missing physician certifications, no dietician services, absent diet records, and no planned activity program.
  • March 23, 2022 routine inspection cited medication administration errors and failure to complete initial RN assessments and General Service Plans for multiple residents.
  • November 19, 2025 privacy notice detailed information use and rights, with no complaints or deficiencies reported.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Clare Estate

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Address 7.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bordentown's city center to The Clare Estate's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.2 miles to nearest hospital (Capital Health u2013 East Trenton)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

The Clare Estate is located in Bordentown, New Jersey.
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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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The Clare Estate
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RC

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Clare Estate

What neighborhood is The Clare Estate in?

The Clare Estate is in the Bordentown neighborhood of Bordentown.

Is The Clare Estate in a walkable area?

The Clare Estate has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Clare Estate?

According to NJ state health department records, The Clare Estate's license number is 10A101.

When does The Clare Estate's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, The Clare Estate's license expires on November 30, 2025.

Who is the administrator of The Clare Estate?

Darphine Joachim is the administrator of The Clare Estate.

Are there photos of The Clare Estate?

Yes — there are 5 photos of The Clare Estate in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of The Clare Estate?

(609) 298-9960 will put you in contact with the team at The Clare Estate.

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