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St. Francis Assisted Living Program in Trenton, NJ

St. Francis Assisted Living Program is an assisted living community in Trenton, NJ.

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601 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08629

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2.7 from 100 reviews
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Overall Review of St. Francis Assisted Living Program

common 10 reviews mention this

Nursing care is a mixed bag

Nursing experiences range from highly attentive to sharply critical in resident accounts.

Some reviewers describe nurses as caring, kind, and quick to respond, including praise for specific staff members and faster turnaround for urgent visits. Other reviewers criticize staff for being rude, unprofessional, or not responsive to call lights, and some say care felt rushed. Taken together, residents’ reports point to strong moments of support alongside recurring concerns about responsiveness and communication.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors raise concerns

Several reviewers raise cleanliness and odor issues during their visits.

Multiple accounts mention unsanitary conditions, including reports of pests and general filth. Others describe unpleasant smells and dirty surroundings, and at least a few mention overflowing trash or unhygienic room conditions. Even reviewers who rate care more positively sometimes still include complaints about the facility’s condition.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Wait times and discharge delays

Reviewers frequently mention long waits and delays.

Some reviewers describe being kept waiting for hours, including delays for discharge paperwork and treatment steps. A few accounts also mention running up against pharmacy hours or waiting to receive specific services. Even where care outcomes were described as good, at least some reviewers still note long stretches of time in waiting rooms or for next steps.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality is called out

Dining is mentioned, including both positive and negative takes.

One reviewer contrasts poor food as a downside while still acknowledging other strengths. Another reviewer specifically praises kitchen-prepared items and mentions diet changes during a hospital stay. Overall, the food experience comes through as inconsistent across accounts.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby services include pharmacies

The area includes close-by pharmacy and medical options.

Reviewers’ comments focus on care experiences rather than logistics, but the surrounding area includes pharmacy options nearby. There are also physician offices listed within roughly a couple of miles, and transportation options nearby. For day-to-day errands and medical support, that can make it easier to access essentials.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Trenton-Mercer County (6 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (6 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Episcopo's Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Trenton Transit Center (0.7 miles)
  • Hamilton Station (3.3 miles)
  • Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (5.8 miles)
  • NJT - Princeton Junction Station (9.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Nottingham Medical Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Pediatrics by Nights (2.5 miles)
  • Daniel Kessell Dermatology (3.3 miles)
  • Campus Eye Group (3.3 miles)
  • Rwj Occupational Health (3.5 miles)
  • Altus Medical Care (3.9 miles)
  • Delaware Valley Family Eye Care (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Van Gogh Cafe (1.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Rat's Restaurant (2 miles)
  • Broad Street Diner (2.2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.7 miles)
  • Morrisville Tavern (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercer Family Health Center (2.1 miles)
  • Trenton Psychiatric Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Frankford Hospital-Bucks County (7 miles)
  • Capital Health Medical Center (7.7 miles)

Parks

  • Cadwalader Park (2.7 miles)
  • Sharp's Lane Crestwood Park (3.2 miles)
  • Veteran's Park Hamilton (3.3 miles)
  • Delaware River Canal Tow Path (5.5 miles)
  • Mercer County Park (6.2 miles)
  • Washington Crossing Historic Park (8.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church (5.4 miles)
  • Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, New Jersey (9 miles)

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