Bethany Residence

Q: Is Bethany Residence in a walkable area?

Bethany Residence has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: Are there photos of Bethany Residence?

Yes — there are 22 photos of Bethany Residence in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the phone number of Bethany Residence?

(973) 568-4268 will put you in contact with the team at Bethany Residence.

Q: Is Bethany Residence Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Bethany Residence is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Bethany Residence

Bethany Residence operates as a dual-license independent and assisted living community in New Jersey, led by Executive Director Cindy Scheublein. The facility integrates residential housing with clinical care services for seniors with varying functional capacities.

On-site medical services include licensed nursing staff and certified nursing assistants providing rehabilitative care, short-term post-acute stays, and respite services. The facility also manages an in-home care program and operates adult day programming for community-based residents. Clinical specialization encompasses diabetic disease management and support for residents with limited mobility. This dual-model approach of independent apartments paired with assisted living services enables residents to transition between care levels without relocating.

The neighborhood achieves Walk Score 80, ranking 91st among 640 New Jersey residences and qualifying as “very walkable.” Most daily errands like shopping, dining, and banking are within walking distance. The facility’s position near the Liberty Science Center and regional urban amenities affords residents cultural and recreational proximity.

Bethany Residence does not hold CMS certification for Medicare or Medicaid, positioning it as a privately-operated, non-federally-regulated facility.

Bethany Residence accommodates both independent-living and assisted-living residents in New Jersey with on-site rehabilitation and respite programming, specialized for diabetic and mobility-support needs, operating in a highly walkable urban neighborhood.

(973) 568-4268 info@bethanyripon.org

Walk Score: 80 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Adult Day Services

Specific ProgramsIn-Home Care

Managed by Cindy Scheublein

Executive Director

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).

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

Is Bethany Residence in a walkable area?

Bethany Residence has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Bethany Residence?

Yes — there are 22 photos of Bethany Residence in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Bethany Residence?

(973) 568-4268 will put you in contact with the team at Bethany Residence.

Is Bethany Residence Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Bethany Residence is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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