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Spring Hills Matawan

Spring Hills Matawan is an assisted living and memory care community in Matawan, NJ.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

40 Freneau Ave, Matawan, NJ 07747

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

3.6 from 38 reviews

5 stars

16

4 stars

9

3 stars

3

2 stars

1

1 stars

9

Spring Hills Matawan Costs & Pricing

Spring Hills Matawan offers competitive pricing for its various room types when compared to both Monmouth County and the broader state of New Jersey. For a semi-private room at Spring Hills, residents pay $3,300, which is significantly lower than the county average of $5,251 and the state average of $5,068. In terms of studio accommodations, the monthly cost is $5,280 - still below the county's average of $5,738 and quite comparable to New Jersey's statewide average of $5,286. However, for a one-bedroom unit, Spring Hills Matawan charges $6,300; while this figure is higher than the New Jersey state average of $5,994, it remains significantly more affordable than the staggering county average of $9,644. Overall, Spring Hills Matawan presents a thoughtful balance between quality care and cost-effectiveness in a region where assisted living expenses can be daunting.

Floor plans	Spring Hills Matawan	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Semi-Private	$3,300	$5,251	$5,068
Studio	$5,280	$5,738	$5,286
1 Bedroom	$6,300	$9,644	$5,994

Overall Review of Spring Hills Matawan

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor come up

Multiple residents and families raise concerns about cleanliness and strong odors.

Several reviews describe the facility as dirty, including mentions of urine smells and dirty dining areas. Other comments point to upkeep issues and needed repairs, like wall or carpet problems and general maintenance not feeling fully handled. A few reviews contrast with that by saying the building and rooms were clean, but the negative cleanliness reports are frequent enough to stand out.

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Dining quality is mixed

Dining gets both praise for restaurant-style meals and complaints about inconsistency.

Some reviews say the dining experience is very good, including restaurant-style options and attention to detail. Others report food that is inconsistent, with some meals described as horrible or subpar. A few also mention specific problems in the dining area, which reinforces that dining quality varies from person to person.

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Care quality is debated

Residents and families disagree about how reliably care is delivered.

Positive reviews mention competent nursing support, medication help, and families feeling peace of mind. At the same time, several critical reviews describe serious lapses, including untreated issues and a lack of timely help during concerns. There are also mentions of short staffing that families say affects multiple departments, which may explain why experiences feel inconsistent across reviews.

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Staffing and responsiveness split opinions

Staff interactions are often described as kind, responsive, and engaged—alongside concerns about understaffing.

Many reviews praise staff for being friendly and for going the extra mile, with examples like checking on residents often and responding quickly to needs. Others say requests sometimes have to be made again, and several describe feeling like staffing was short, which led to departments suffering and delays in assistance. A few comments also raise concerns about aide attitudes and training, making staff experience a mixed part of the overall picture.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Memory care security and falls

Memory care reviews mention both secured-unit positives and safety concerns.

Some families say the memory care unit was secured and that their loved one liked it. Other reviews describe problems with security on a memory care floor, including doors that were not lockable as expected, and they also mention incidents where extra supervision or an aide was needed. Falls and episodes of confusion also appear in reviews, with at least one family describing close monitoring and quick responses.

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Pricing feels expensive to families

Several reviews describe the cost as high for the value they expected.

Families evaluating the community say it was too expensive or that nursing-home pricing felt absorbed into an outcome that was hard to justify. Other reviews express frustration about cost when it comes up alongside unmet expectations, including paying for help beyond what was expected. The overall theme is that affordability was a sticking point for multiple households.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

Cats allowed
Dogs allowed

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Garden
Ground floor units
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Handicap accessible
Home sale assistance
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Outdoor common areas
Overnight guests
Party space
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
TV room
VA Benefits Consultation
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Newark International (21 miles away)
Transportation & parking

Care Services

Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Hospice care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Personal care assistants
Physical therapy
Psychiatric care

Dining

Gluten-free
Guest meals
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Organic
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dining programs
Vegan
Vegetarian

Activities

Activities off-site
Art classes
Arts and crafts
Book club
Catholic services
Cooking classes
Cooking club
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Gardening club
Jewish services
Live musical performances
Other religious services
Protestant services
Religious services
Stories
Tai Chi
Visiting Rabbi
Visiting chaplain or priest
Wii bowling
Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Matawan, New Jersey offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens within close proximity, accessing necessary medications is easy. There are also several cafes, including Starbucks, for seniors to enjoy a nice cup of coffee or a light meal. For medical needs, there are various physicians' offices nearby, along with hospitals like NJ Spine and Wellness and Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center. Additionally, there are plenty of dining options ranging from Italian cuisine at La Ginestra Ristorante to fast food at McDonald's. Parks like Welsh Park and East Freehold Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The Monroe Township Jewish Center Congregation Etz Chaim provides a place of worship for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with access to essential services for comfortable senior living in Matawan.

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.7 miles)
Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Deli Plus (6.9 miles)
Starbucks (8 miles)
Starbucks (8.4 miles)
Starbucks (9.4 miles)
Wegmans Food Markets (10.7 miles)

Transportation

NJT - Aberdeen-Matawan Station (1.6 miles)
Old Bridge P&R Bus Stop (4.5 miles)
Union Hill Rd Park & Ride (5.5 miles)

Physicians

Dr Raj (3 miles)
Dr Avendano (3.5 miles)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Monmouth (5.2 miles)
Ima Medical Care-Middletown (7.2 miles)
Thompson, Roger M, Md - Family Practice Of Middletown (7.2 miles)
Hackensack Meridian Health Rehabilitation (7.7 miles)
Monroe Family Medicine (8 miles)

Hospitals

NJ Spine and Wellness (3.2 miles)
Raritan Bay (4.6 miles)
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center (8.5 miles)

Restaurants

La Ginestra Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria (4.6 miles)
Crown Palace (5.9 miles)
South Stevens Pub (6 miles)
Trattoria Ravello (6.5 miles)
Garden State Deli (7.5 miles)
McDonald's (7.8 miles)
FroYoWay (8.2 miles)

Parks

Welsh Park (7.7 miles)
Mundy Ave Park (7.9 miles)
Wolfe's Pond Park (8.7 miles)
East Freehold Park & Showgrounds (9.2 miles)
Monroe Twp. Veteran's Park (9.4 miles)
Bloomingdale Park (9.5 miles)
East Brunswick Dog Park (10.6 miles)

Places of Worship

Monroe Township Jewish Center Congregation Etz Chaim (8.1 miles)

Theaters

AMC Freehold 14 (10.8 miles)

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