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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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| Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough) | 122 | No | 49 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Pilgrim River, LLC | Ms. Jacqueline Fix | 79.5% | - | 3 | 3 | 1.0 |
| Brookdale Hillsborough |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hillsborough Township (Hillsborough) | 94 | Yes | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed | Summerville At Hillsborough, LLC | Mr. Michael Juliano | 52.1% | A+ | 2 | - | 0.0 |
Overview of Brookdale Hillsborough
Welcoming seniors and guests happily, Brookdale Hillsborough located at Auten Road, Hillsborough, NJ, is an extraordinary senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features carefully-designed and cozy floor plans including studio and various one-bedroom apartments. Enjoy top-notch customized care and assistance with a friendly and dedicated team of professionals 24/7.
Brookdale Hillsborough commits to delivering the highest quality of life with a wide range of activities and programs like game nights and shopping trips. Meet people with the same interests and join clubs such as Crafty Hands Craft Club and Garden Club. Residents enjoy tasty and healthy meals to ensure their dietary needs and preferences are met. The community provides a library, business centers, parking, a salon, a theater, a game room, serene walking paths, and transportation for seniors’ convenience and comfort.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough, New Jersey, a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of senior living and care communities, provides assisted living, memory care and respite care (short-term stays). It is the latest community in the Bridgeway family of companies and is located on the same campus as its sister community the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough.
The people at the Avalon understand that navigating the wide range of senior living options can be a challenge for any family. That is why they are committed to providing every resident and their family with the support they need to develop a customized plan for senior living. With a comprehensive continuum of care, luxurious and beautifully appointed communities, and vibrant and diverse daily programming, the Avalon Assisted Living residence offers a variety of options to meet each individual’s unique needs.
The Avalon’s award-winning, assisted lifestyle combines the warmth of a family atmosphere with the personalized support for daily activities, security and services residents need to live happy, safe and independent lives, while offering comfort and peace of mind in knowing that skilled nursing, on-site rehabilitation through Bridgeway Care at Home in-home therapy, long-term care, and on-site physician services are available within its continuum of care. Licensed nurses are on the premises 24 hours a day, and all medications are passed by nurses (not Certified Medication Aides).
A variety of floor plans is offered so residents can choose the accommodations that best match their needs – from comfortable studios to spacious, two-bedroom suites. All apartments are designed in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Service standards for resident safety, including fire-resistant building materials and sprinkler systems. Residents are welcome to decorate their apartment with favorite furnishings and mementos to help make their new residences feel like home.
The Generations Village, available at Avalon Bridgewater and Avalon Hillsborough, offers memory care services in a safe and secure environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other memory impairments. The staff, specially trained in Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, strives to meet the needs of each resident by providing compassionate, attentive and holistic care, personalized programming and services every day.
The new addition at The Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough was thoughtfully designed with luxurious one- and two-bedroom apartments, an outdoor terrace, private dining room and lounge as well as spacious sitting areas, bistro, and a large state-of-the art therapy gym – all beautifully appointed.
Memory Care at the community has doubled its capacity with an entire floor devoted to its Generations Village. Enhanced safety, training and amenities create a haven of dignity and support focused on caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other memory impairments.
Once a resident in any of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare family of communities, individuals will have access to a comprehensive family of coordinated health services. In addition to Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care (short-term stays), other services include Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, and Home Therapy. This continuum of care distinguishes Bridgeway Senior Healthcare from others and is what its family will deliver to its residents and their families.
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Bridgeway Senior Healthcare has received Newsweek’s and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes awards and is recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey. The Avalon has been recognized by readers of the Courier News as Best Assisted Living, Best Adult Community, Best Retirement Community, and One of the Best Places to Work for several consecutive years.
Family-owned and operated, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare is devoted to caring for seniors like family in communities that feel like home. Since 1981, it has been a respected leader in Central New Jersey, setting the standard for enriching the quality of life for seniors. It bridges the way for seniors to enjoy independent lives with the comfort, privacy, and dignity they deserve.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 330-348 / 350-363 / 360-410 / 381-620 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Hillsborough, NJ
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in New Jersey?
Assisted living in New Jersey supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?
Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does New Jersey Medicaid cover assisted living?
New Jersey Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including New Jersey) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 2 assisted living facilities in Hillsborough, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Hillsborough, NJ?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Hillsborough, NJ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Hillsborough, NJ?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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