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

The Clare Estate

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

Overview of The Clare Estate

An assisted living community on Crosswicks Street in Bordentown, New Jersey, is The Clare Estate. As a mid-rise residential home, it offers private room accommodations for seniors needing help with daily activities while staying independent.

Administered by Darphine Joachim, the home sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 61. Some errands can then be finished on foot, and most trips involve a brief drive. With accessible amenities nearby, the surrounding area provides a residential setting.

State inspections over the past several years have examined facility operations, with recent reviews addressing administrative and documentation practices. A compliance check conducted in November 2025 found The Clare Estate in good standing with no outstanding deficiencies.

For anyone thinking of choosing The Clare Estate for themselves or a loved one, an on-site tour is the best way to see the private rooms, meet the staff, and understand its daily rhythm.

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Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #216 / 629Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th out of 629 homes in New Jersey for walk score. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
License Number10A101

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Clare Estate is legally operated by The Clare Estate, and administered 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, deficiency, 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 (85% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (39% below)

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. 1118 This facility has 39% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (11 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 39% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.72 This facility has 85% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 85% 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 inspections conducted at this facility. 39 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 14 This facility has had 75% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 23 This facility has had 33% fewer complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Clare Estate

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Places of interest near The Clare Estate

Address 0.4 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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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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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)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Clare Estate

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.

Are pets allowed at The Clare Estate?

Yes, The Clare Estate allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Clare Estate?

Darphine Joachim is the administrator of The Clare Estate.

Has The Clare Estate had any deficiencies?

The Clare Estate has had 11 reported deficiencies since 2022 according to records from New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH).

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 address of The Clare Estate?

The Clare Estate is located at 201 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505.

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