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The Clare Estate in Bordentown, NJ

The Clare Estate is an assisted living and memory care community in Bordentown, NJ.

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The Clare Estate in Bordentown, NJ

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  • Interior

    A stylish living room with a vaulted ceiling, featuring modern furniture and decorative tile flooring.
  • Decor

    A modern lobby with leather seating and a high ceiling.
  • Living Room

    A spacious modern living area filled with natural light, featuring a grand piano and an upper-level balcony.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed and floral decor.
  • Trees

    A historical red brick building with large windows, surrounded by a green lawn, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Artwork

    An elderly person in a wheelchair holding a piece of artwork depicting a dove.
  • Gardening

    A group of seniors engaged in an indoor gardening activity at a community center.

201 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, NJ 08505

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 37 reviews
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2018

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The Clare Estate Costs & Pricing

The Clare Estate offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, particularly when compared to the broader market in Burlington County and the state of New Jersey. For instance, a studio at The Clare Estate is priced at $3,750 per month, significantly below the county average of $5,790 and the state average of $5,286. Similarly, the one-bedroom units are available at $4,200, which again represents favorable pricing compared to Burlington County's average of $5,362 and New Jersey's overall average of $5,994. These figures suggest that The Clare Estate not only provides quality living options but does so at a more accessible price point than many alternative residences in the region.

Floor plansThe Clare EstateBurlington CountyNew Jersey
Studio$3,750$5,790$5,286
1 Bedroom$4,200$5,362$5,994

Overall Review of The Clare Estate

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Memory care support feels hands-on

Memory care and dementia support are a focal point, with families describing dedicated programming and clinical follow-through.

Multiple families describe smoother support as dementia increased, including staff helping residents with worsening symptoms and arranging therapy-related work. Others point to a secured Alzheimer’s area and describe nursing involvement plus daily engagement for residents who may wander. Even in negative feedback, the memory care experience is discussed directly, with concerns about supervision in the unit, making this a standout area both positively and critically.

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Dining is a clear daily factor

Food quality and daily meals stand out in resident and family feedback, for both good and bad experiences.

Several residents’ families say meals are provided consistently and served in the dining room, with some describing nutrition that helped residents gain or maintain weight. Others describe the food as barely edible or as needing supplementation, which suggests the dining experience can vary by person’s needs or expectations. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, aligning with the dining-room focus described in reviews.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Activities and scheduled social time are frequently mentioned as part of everyday life.

Reviews repeatedly mention regular programming such as bingo, music/piano, card games, and day trips, along with residents joining when they choose. Families also describe daily engagement like arts and crafts and entertainment brought in for residents, including in more specialized areas. At the same time, one reviewer notes their loved one simply wasn’t a joiner, which is more about personal preference than a lack of options.

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Cleanliness concerns come up repeatedly

Some residents and families report serious cleanliness and maintenance problems that would be hard to overlook.

Negative feedback includes descriptions of dirty bathrooms, persistent odors, and black mold, along with reports of pests like mice and bugs. Others mention that cleaning is handled infrequently, which leaves them concerned about how well rooms and common areas are maintained. While other reviews describe the building as clean and well kept, the presence of these repeated concerns makes cleanliness a key point to evaluate closely.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Billing and administration communication issues

Families also flag communication problems with billing and administrative follow-through.

Multiple reviews mention situations where money was cashed for an overpayment after a loved one passed, but the reviewer says they could not get responses or the refund they expected. Another reviewer describes billing late fees being added without clear communication about being late. These themes point to frustration with administrative responsiveness rather than day-to-day care alone.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 58 resident community capacity 58 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Day Program Day Program
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Trenton-Mercer County (11 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Bridge club Bridge club
  • Cards / pinochle club Cards / pinochle club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Choir / singing club Choir / singing club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

The area of Bordentown, New Jersey, where you are considering senior living is conveniently located near a variety of dining options, including Marcello's Coal Fired Tomato Pie and Town & Country Diner. There are also several cafes such as Starbucks and Panera Bread within a short driving distance. In terms of healthcare services, there are pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid nearby, as well as physician offices like Virtua Family Medicine and Pediatrics by Nights. For recreation and relaxation, there are parks like Sharp's Lane Crestwood Park and Veteran's Park within close proximity. Additionally, transportation options are easily accessible with Trenton Transit Center and Hamilton Station nearby. Places of worship such as St Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church offer spiritual support, while Mercer Family Health Center provides healthcare services in the area. Overall, this part of Bordentown offers a balanced mix of amenities and services for seniors looking to settle in a convenient location with access to essential resources.

Restaurants

  • Marcello's Coal Fired Tomato Pie (0.5 miles)
  • Town & Country Diner (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Iron Skillet (1.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.9 miles)
  • Broad Street Diner (3.2 miles)
  • Liberty Two Diner (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Van Gogh Cafe (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (10 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)
  • Episcopo's Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Virtua Family Medicine (3.4 miles)
  • Pediatrics by Nights (4.4 miles)
  • Daniel Kessell Dermatology (4.9 miles)
  • Campus Eye Group (5 miles)
  • Rwj Occupational Health (5.1 miles)
  • Capital Health Primary Care - Columbus (5.6 miles)
  • Nottingham Medical Associates (6 miles)

Parks

  • Sharp's Lane Crestwood Park (3.6 miles)
  • Veteran's Park Hamilton (4.4 miles)
  • Cadwalader Park (7.8 miles)
  • Columbus Park (8.7 miles)
  • Mercer County Park (8.9 miles)
  • Delaware River Canal Tow Path (9.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Trenton Transit Center (5.7 miles)
  • Hamilton Station (7.5 miles)
  • Joint Base Terminal (9.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church (6.3 miles)
  • Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New Jersey (10 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercer Family Health Center (6.9 miles)
  • Trenton Psychiatric Hospital (8.5 miles)
  • Frankford Hospital-Bucks County (9 miles)

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