The Heritage of Clara Barton offers competitive and attractive pricing for its residents compared to the broader landscape of Middlesex County and the state of New Jersey. For instance, a studio apartment at The Heritage is available for $1,275 per month, which significantly undercuts both the county average of $5,815 and the state average of $5,286. Similarly, one-bedroom units are priced at $1,526, well below Middlesex County's average of $4,450 and New Jersey's higher average of $5,994. Even in two-bedroom accommodations, The Heritage remains an appealing option with a monthly cost of $1,831 against a Middlesex County average of $3,682 and a state average reaching up to $6,216. This clearly highlights The Heritage's commitment to providing affordable living solutions without compromising on quality or comfort for its residents.
Floor plans
The Heritage of Clara Barton
Middlesex County
New Jersey
Studio
$1,275
$5,815
$5,286
1 Bedroom
$1,526
$4,450
$5,994
2 Bedrooms
$1,831
$3,682
$6,216
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Residents and families consistently describe attentive, compassionate staff.
Many reviews emphasize how staff members are kind, helpful, and professional across departments, from nursing and aides to dining and housekeeping. Families also mention responsivenessâanswering questions, checking in, and making transitions feel easier. Several residents and families specifically note feeling safe and well cared for, including during stressful periods.
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Dining quality and chef support
Dining is repeatedly described as high quality and well run.
Food is a frequent positive point, with residents and families describing meals as great, delicious, and a highlight of daily life. Multiple reviews also mention flexible meal choices and a chef-led dining experience, including different options for preferences and special diets. Several people specifically call out the dining room setup and the ability to select from options.
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Activities help residents stay engaged
Residents seem kept busy with ongoing activities and outings.
A large number of reviews mention activities happening throughout the day, including events, games, and group programming. Families describe residents socializing and staying active rather than feeling bored. A few people also tie engagement to specific themes, like faith-based services, life-learning speakers, and day trips.
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Clean, well-kept facilities
The building cleanliness and upkeep are consistently praised.
Many reviews describe the community as clean, spotless, and well maintained, including common areas and rooms. Residents and families also mention a general sense of pride in the facility and ongoing upgrades. Where concerns appear, they tend to be specificâlike WiâFi reliability, small areas needing attention, or parts of the building feeling olderârather than broad neglect.
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Cost and a few service limits
Pricing is a recurring concern for some families.
Some reviews call the community expensive or note that it was outside their budget, even while describing the experience as otherwise good. A few people also mention practical limitations, including reliability issues like WiâFi, restrictions for independent residents accessing certain areas or holiday programming, and apartment constraints such as room size or the lack of an oven. One family also raises concerns about how transitions during visitor or quarantine-related periods were handled during COVID-era policies.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
111 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Pets
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Cafe
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Family education and support services
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Pet friendly
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Newark International (14 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour nursing
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Preventative health screenings
Respite program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Anytime dining
Diabetes diet
Gluten-free
Guest meals
International cuisine
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Vegan
Vegetarian
Activities
Art classes
Catholic services
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking classes
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Jewish services
Other religious services
Planned day trips
Protestant services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Visiting Rabbi
Visiting chaplain or priest
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Edison, New Jersey is a diverse and convenient area for senior living. With several pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS nearby, accessing medications and healthcare supplies is easy. There are also reputable physicians like Raritan Bay Cardiology and University Radiology Group in close proximity for medical needs. The area offers dining options ranging from The Cheesecake Factory to local cafes like Starbucks, ensuring a variety of culinary experiences. In terms of transportation, there are several NJ Transit stations nearby for easy travel around the region. Additionally, there are parks like Merrill Park and Donaldson Park for outdoor recreation and places of worship such as the Muslim Center of Middlesex County for spiritual needs. Overall, this part of Edison provides a blend of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient community to call home.
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
Wegmans (2.3 miles)
Garden State Dispensary (3.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
Physicians
Raritan Bay Cardiology (0.7 miles)
University Radiology Group (1.2 miles)
Cancer Institute of New Jersey (6.4 miles)
Johnson & Johnson (6.9 miles)
Medemerge (8.6 miles)
Tiefenbrunn Fortin & Tuck Pediatrics (8.7 miles)
Premier Urology Group (8.7 miles)
Theaters
AMC DINE-IN Menlo Park 12 (0.8 miles)
2220 Amc New Brunswic (5.2 miles)
Restaurants
The Cheesecake Factory (1 miles)
Royal Albert's Palace (1.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
Jose Tejas (2.7 miles)
Big Shots Sports Bar & Grill (2.9 miles)
Skylark Diner & Lounge (3.4 miles)
The Original Tastee Su (3.7 miles)
Transportation
NJT - Metuchen Station (1.3 miles)
New Jersey Transit - Metropark Station (2.4 miles)
NJT - Edison Station (4 miles)
NJT - Rahway Station (5.9 miles)
New Brunswick Train Station (6.3 miles)
Old Bridge P&R Bus Stop (6.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.3 miles)
Wegmans Food Markets (2.3 miles)
Deli Plus (5.1 miles)
Starbucks (5.4 miles)
Panera Bread (5.5 miles)
Starbucks (6.3 miles)
Starbucks (7.7 miles)
Hospitals
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center (3.1 miles)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (6.5 miles)
Emergency Department, St Peter's University Hospital (6.8 miles)
NJ Spine and Wellness (8 miles)
Parks
Merrill Park (3.4 miles)
Donaldson Park (5.5 miles)
Milton Lake Park (5.9 miles)
Ponderosa Farm Park (6.5 miles)
Bloomingdale Park (6.7 miles)
Winfield Park (7.3 miles)
Columbia Park (7.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Muslim Center of Middlesex County (6.9 miles)
Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church (7.1 miles)
The Heritage of Clara Barton offers competitive and attractive pricing for its residents compared to the broader landscape of Middlesex County and the state of New Jersey. For instance, a studio apartment at The Heritage is available for $1,275 per month, which significantly undercuts both the county average of $5,815 and the state average of $5,286. Similarly, one-bedroom units are priced at $1,526, well below Middlesex County's average of $4,450 and New Jersey's higher average of $5,994. Even in two-bedroom accommodations, The Heritage remains an appealing option with a monthly cost of $1,831 against a Middlesex County average of $3,682 and a state average reaching up to $6,216. This clearly highlights The Heritage's commitment to providing affordable living solutions without compromising on quality or comfort for its residents.
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111 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Cafe
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Family education and support services
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Pet friendly
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Newark International (14 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
24-hour nursing
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Preventative health screenings
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Art classes
Catholic services
Concierge services
Cooking classes
Educational speakers / life long learning
Jewish services
Planned day trips
Active daily activities and outings that promote social engagement.
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