Harrison Park Square

Overview of Harrison Park Square

Situated in a historically rich neighborhood of Newark, NJ, Harrison Park Square is an idyllic retirement community offering 57 thoughtfully designed units tailored specifically for individuals aged 62 and older. Featuring one-bedroom and 2 bedroom floor plans, equipped with energy-efficient amenities such as modern energy-star appliances, energy-efficient lighting & water-conserving fixtures, residents are guaranteed a sustainable and comfortable living space. 

Harrison Park Square boasts a wide range of amenities designed to provide residents with comfort and entertainment. Residents enjoy access to a game room with a billiards table, seating & television, multipurpose room, computer room, and a health suite to ensure residents experience a holistic living.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 78 / 100 Rank #99 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 628 homes 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 cover every community we track in New Jersey that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Game Room
Computers
Laundry
Health Suite
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 885 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise Apartment Building

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Harrison Park Square

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newark's city center to Harrison Park Square's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Newark

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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.
Atria Cranford
IL
AL
MC
Cranford
308
Facility 308
NJ AVG 125
Rank #7 / 560
Yes
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 48
Rank #197 / 628
Studio / 1 BedAtria CranfordMs. Alma Rodriguez
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #374 / 463
5
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #203 / 412
1.4
Facility 1.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #203 / 412
Spring Hills Livingston
IL
AL
MC
Livingston
150
Facility 150
NJ AVG 125
Rank #145 / 560
No
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 48
Rank #481 / 628
-Spring Hills LivingstonMr. Alexander Markowits-8
35
Facility 35
NJ AVG 18
Rank #339 / 412
4.4
Facility 4.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #370 / 412
Arbor Terrace Middletown
IL
AL
MC
Middletown Township (Hendrickson Corners)
104
Facility 104
NJ AVG 125
Rank #358 / 560
Yes
57
Facility 57
NJ AVG 48
Rank #225 / 628
Private RoomsArbor Terrace Of MiddletownMs. Nicole D'andrea
58.7%
Facility 58.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #398 / 463
3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Winchester Gardens
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maplewood (Newark Heights)
30
Facility 30
NJ AVG 125
Rank #545 / 560
Yes
24
Facility 24
NJ AVG 48
Rank #481 / 628
Studio / 1 BedWinchester Gardens Health Care CenterMr. David Weiner
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #147 / 463
8
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 18
Rank #275 / 412
2.4
Facility 2.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #271 / 412
Harrison Park Square
IL
Newark-Yes
78
Facility 78
NJ AVG 48
Rank #99 / 628
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in New Jersey

Harrison Park Square is located in Newark, 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).
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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 Harrison Park Square

Is Harrison Park Square in a walkable area?

Harrison Park Square has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Harrison Park Square?

Yes, Harrison Park Square allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Harrison Park Square?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Harrison Park Square in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Harrison Park Square?

Harrison Park Square is located at 140 Spruce St, Newark, NJ 07108.

What is the phone number of Harrison Park Square?

(973) 877-0972 will put you in contact with the team at Harrison Park Square.

Does Harrison Park Square provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Harrison Park Square is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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