The Clare Estate

Independent Living in Trenton

The Clare Estate

Independent Living in Trenton

Overview of The Clare Estate

The Claire Estate s a senior living home where independence and elegance are met. The retirement home is generally an active senior living community that encourages residents to live a beautiful life through the top-notch level of senior care. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, management and staff encourages its residents to immerse themselves in an invigorating social life. The Clare Estate is an upscale senior living community that ensures to match the level of quality to the services they provide. 

The community boasts its destination dining of healthy and delicious meals, a  number of spaces to socialize, a fitness studio and outdoor spaces for recreational activities. 

(609) 298-9960

Capacity and availability

Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Program
ExpirationNovember 30, 2025

Additional Licensing Details

License Number10A101

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Clare Estate is legally operated by Crosswicks, Llc, and administrated 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

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Clare Estate

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

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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.

3 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

2 complaint inspections

1 routine inspections

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

Latest inspection

Date November 19, 2025

7 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

2 deficiencies identified during routine visits

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for The Clare Estate

The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some issues, including medication administration and documentation problems noted in March 2022, and deficiencies related to nutrition, resident activities, and physician certifications found during a complaint investigation in October 2024. Inspectors cited concerns such as lack of a Registered Dietician, missing diet records, absence of planned activity programs, and incomplete physician certifications. Complaint investigations included substantiated findings in 2024, while other complaints were not listed as substantiated. The inspection history shows improvement, with the latest report indicating compliance after previous citations.

Compare Independent Living around Trenton The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.

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IL

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

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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

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General NJ resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency fuel ($450 max)

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)

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Address 7.6 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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