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The Clare Estate
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bordentown, NJ
ALM Inspection Grade D+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 69 / 100, a D+ — 14 points below the New Jersey average for state-licensed facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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The Clare Estate

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bordentown, NJ
ALM Inspection Grade D+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 69 / 100, a D+ — 14 points below the New Jersey average for state-licensed facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
201 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505 View map
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Overview of The Clare Estate

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The Clare Estate offers Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care in Bordentown, NJ. Assisted Living provides help with daily tasks while preserving a private room, while Memory Care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent Living means private living with community services and no daily care; Respite Care provides a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs temporary support, and Adult Day Care provides care during the day before the person returns home.

Private rooms give each resident a single private living space, and pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 61 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Darphine Joachim serves as the administrator, and the range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may benefit from remaining in the same community.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #69 / 283Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 69th out of 283 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
61 / 100
Residents per day Info The number of residents recorded at this facility in its most recent state inspection report that stated a census.
12

Source: state inspection report (Oct 2024)

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Program
License Number10A101

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Clare Estate is legally operated by Crosswicks, LLC, and administered by Darphine Joachim.

OfficersPeople and entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this community, as listed in New Jersey's licensing records.Christiana Foglio

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Physical Therapy

Additional Services

7 services
On-Site Chef
Utilities IncludedListed as: Utilities including gas, water, electric and cable
MaintenanceListed as: Maintenance repairs and ground services
TransportationListed as: Scheduled group transportation to shopping and special events
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
  • Assistance with ambulation, toileting, dressing, shower/bathing, behavioral, transferring and orientation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Activities
Group Fitness Classes
Highlights
  • Furnished lounges for reading, card games and socializing
  • Dining area in former Victorian chapel with arched ceilings and stained glass windows
  • 10-acre estate grounds with towering trees, natural spaces and gardened lawns

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Apartment

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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.

The figures below cover inspections recorded between August 17, 2021 and August 17, 2026.

ALM Inspection Grade

69 / 100

This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.

Based on state-published inspection data
How it compares

14 points below the New Jersey average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Routine inspections Concern

2 deficiencies per routine inspection · 2× more than the typical state-licensed NJ facility (median: 1)

Complaint inspections Concern

4.5 deficiencies per complaint inspection · 3× more than the typical state-licensed NJ facility (median: 1.5)

Inspection grade: 69 out of 100, letter grade D+.

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.

Overall vs. NJ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (32% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (45% below)

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

This Facility NJ Average vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 11 20.0 This facility has 45% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (11 vs. NJ avg 20).↓ 45% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.7 2.8 This facility has 32% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3.7 vs. NJ avg 2.8).↑ 32% worse
Deficiency breakdown Info Per-category split of the 11 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
2 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 15.0
9 Complaint deficiencies NJ avg: 4.0

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

This Facility NJ Average vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3 6.0 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 1 4.0 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 inspections Info On-site inspections triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 2 2.0 This facility has complaint inspections in line with the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 2).— At avg
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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.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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AL
IL
MC
 Eatontown
100
Facility 100
NJ AVG 105
Rank #131 / 253
A Yes
62
Facility 62
NJ AVG 43
Rank #68 / 283
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Brightview Eatontown, LLC Tamyres Camargo -2
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 2
Rank #50 / 251
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 20
Rank #1 / 251
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 3.3
Rank #1 / 245
Rose Hill Assisted Living
AL
 Robbinsville Twp (Robbinsville Center)
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 105
Rank #189 / 253
A- Yes
58
Facility 58
NJ AVG 43
Rank #72 / 283
Private Rooms Rose Hill Alf LLC Ms. Pamela Schreiber
53.9%
Facility 53.9%
NJ AVG 72.8%
Rank #186 / 215
5
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 2
Rank #143 / 251
5
Facility 5
NJ AVG 20
Rank #110 / 251
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 3.3
Rank #69 / 245
Masonic Village at Burlington
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
 Burlington
87
Facility 87
NJ AVG 105
Rank #173 / 253
B+ No
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 43
Rank #281 / 283
1 Bed / 2 Bed Masonic Charity Foundation Of Nj Mr. Joel White
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NJ AVG 72.8%
Rank #1 / 215
3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 2
Rank #98 / 251
4
Facility 4
NJ AVG 20
Rank #91 / 251
1.3
Facility 1.3
NJ AVG 3.3
Rank #91 / 245
Greenwood House Senior Healthcare
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
 Ewing Township (Fernwood)
137
Facility 137
NJ AVG 105
Rank #40 / 253
D- No
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 43
Rank #61 / 283
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79.1%
Facility 79.1%
NJ AVG 72.8%
Rank #84 / 215
9
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 2
Rank #50 / 251
29
Facility 29
NJ AVG 20
Rank #227 / 251
3.2
Facility 3.2
NJ AVG 3.3
Rank #198 / 245
The Clare Estate
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
 Bordentown - D+ Yes
61
Facility 61
NJ AVG 43
Rank #69 / 283
Private Rooms Crosswicks, LLC Darphine Joachim -3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 2
Rank #98 / 251
11
Facility 11
NJ AVG 20
Rank #169 / 251
3.7
Facility 3.7
NJ AVG 3.3
Rank #216 / 245

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Jersey

The Clare Estate is in Bordentown, New Jersey. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

Eligibility

General
Adults age 65+ or younger people who are blind or disabled and meet Medicaid financial and clinical eligibility for long-term services and supports.
NJ specifics
MLTSS delivers long-term services through NJ FamilyCare managed care.

What it provides

  • Coordinated Medicaid long-term care at home or in eligible facilities; covered supports include care management; respite; home-delivered meals and personal emergency response systems.
Cash support · veterans

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

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

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NJ specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Income limit
2026 · No more than 365% of the federal poverty level; official program page lists $4,855/month individual and $6,582/month married couple.
Asset limit
Countable resources at or below $40,000 individual or $60,000 couple.

Eligibility

General
Age 60+, nursing-home level of care, and desire to remain at home; JACC does not serve people enrolled in Medicaid such as NJ FamilyCare or MLTSS.

What it provides

  • Care management and an individualized plan of home/community services.
Caregiver respite for community living

Statewide Respite Care Program

Statewide Respite Care Program

Income limit
2026 gross monthly maximum: $2,982 single or $5,964 married combined.
Asset limit
Liquid-asset maximum: $40,000 single or $60,000 married combined.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey adults 18+ living in the community with certified functional impairment and daily unpaid care or supervision. Financial rules apply; participation cannot overlap with MLTSS, JACC, Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services or Congregate Housing Services.

What it provides

  • Short-term or intermittent respite for an unpaid caregiver; the care recipient’s income determines a 0%–25% share of service costs.
Prescription costs

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Income limit
2026 · Annual income less than $54,943 single or $62,390 married.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.

What it provides

  • Covered prescription copay generally $5 for generic and $7 for brand-name drugs; subject to coordination with Medicare Part D.
Prescription costs

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Income limit
2026 · Annual income between $54,943 and $64,943 single, or between $62,390 and $72,390 married.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey resident age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security disability benefits; meet the program income and prescription-coverage rules. Medicare-eligible participants must meet Part D enrollment requirements.

What it provides

  • Covered prescriptions generally cost the member $15 plus half the remaining drug cost; with program-specific catastrophic protection.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NJ specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Utility assistance

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Income limit
2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible New Jersey households with qualifying natural-gas or electric costs; assistance depends on household income and energy burden.
NJ specifics
USF accepts applications year-round and shares an application with LIHEAP.

What it provides

  • Monthly credits on qualifying natural-gas and electric bills.
Energy assistance

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Income limit
2026–2027 program year · Gross household income at or below 60% of New Jersey state median income, using the current household-size table.

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households responsible for home-heating costs, including qualifying heating costs included in rent.
NJ specifics
The 2026–2027 LIHEAP application period runs October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, subject to funding; the combined application also screens for USF.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home-heating costs; qualifying households may also receive medically necessary cooling assistance.
Utility-cost assistance

Lifeline Utility Assistance

Lifeline Utility Assistance

Income limit
PAAD-based eligibility in 2026: income below $54,943 single or $62,390 married; age 65+ or age 18–64 receiving Social Security Disability.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey residents who meet PAAD criteria or a specified qualifying assistance category; applies to eligible utility customers and tenants whose gas/electric costs are included in rent.

What it provides

  • A $225 annual electric/gas bill credit or eligible tenant payment. SSI recipients receive the utility supplement through their SSI payment instead of a second Lifeline award.
Hearing-aid expense assistance

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

Income limit
2026 income no greater than $54,943 single or $62,390 married; PAAD/Lifeline verification rules apply.

Eligibility

General
New Jersey residents with hearing loss who meet PAAD/Lifeline age-or-disability and financial criteria. Beneficiaries must be enrolled in PAAD or Lifeline; if not already enrolled, complete NJSave before applying for HAAAD. Other hearing-aid coverage is considered.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement up to $500 for one hearing aid or $1,000 for two per calendar year; partial insurance coverage may qualify within program rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Clare Estate

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of The Clare Estate?
The Clare Estate is legally operated by Crosswicks, LLC, and administered by Darphine Joachim.
02 Is The Clare Estate in a walkable area?
The Clare Estate has a walk score of 61. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 What is the license number of The Clare Estate?
According to NJ state health department records, The Clare Estate's license number is 10A101.
04 Are pets allowed at The Clare Estate?
Yes, The Clare Estate allows residents to bring their pets.
05 What is the best email address for The Clare Estate?
The team at The Clare Estate can be reached at info@theclareestate.com.
06 Who is the administrator of The Clare Estate?
Darphine Joachim is the administrator of The Clare Estate.
07 Has The Clare Estate had any deficiencies?
The Clare Estate has had 11 reported deficiencies according to records from New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH).
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