The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hackettstown, NJ

Situated on the eastern edge of Hackettstown, Bentley Commons at Paragon Village rests near churches and shops. Assisted living provides tailored support with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing, and residents also benefit from weekly housekeeping. We're choosing to highlight this community because of its health and wellness services, including access to an on-site registered nurse, a medication management program and support groups. Routine health checks and 24-hour staffing further promote senior well-being. The dining room serves three chef-prepared meals daily, and the culinary team caters to diverse dietary requirements. As for leisure, the residence offers a game room, patio and piano lounge alongside a recreational program and local transportation.

A nonsectarian, not-for-profit retirement community, Riverwalk Village at The House of The Good Shepherd stands as a premier senior living destination in Hackettstown. Set on 15 acres surrounded by Stephens State Park, the pet-friendly community's outdoor spaces include a dog park, a putting green and walking paths along the Musconetcong River. Indoors, residents have access to a chapel, a fitness center and a restaurant-style dining room. Programming focuses on nurturing the mind, body and spirit through group activities, live musical entertainment, fitness classes and happy hours. The community partners with a local university to offer an innovative lifelong learning program through which seniors can participate in educational lectures and seminars.

Colonial Manor at Panther Valley, located toward the northern edge of Hackettstown, resides near several restaurants and a local market. The family-owned, award-winning community receives consistent recognition for its efforts in creating a homelike environment with 24-hour care and engaging social offerings. In addition to one-on-one assistance with showering, dressing and medications, residents benefit from the convenience of in-house physical therapy and monthly doctor visits. The community hosts three exercise classes per day and offers a range of other group activities as well, including art classes, bingo games, ice cream socials with live entertainment and nightly movies in the on-site theater.

Mt. Arlington Senior Living lies near U.S. Interstate 80 and offers mountain vistas from its hillside location. It makes our list for its exciting dining program, which features signature dishes created by executive chefs from around the country alongside residents’ favorites. The culinary team designs meals for optimum health benefits, including immunity-boosting recipes, and customizes dishes to meet individual needs and preferences. Recreation-wise, the pet-friendly facility boasts a tavern and game room. Staff also facilitates on- and off-site leisure activities through its Lifestyle360 program, including happy hours, games and cultural outings. Therapeutic programming and exercise classes support senior well-being, and residents have access to an agility gym.

East of Hackettstown, NJ, in Succasunna, Merry Heart Assisted Living offers access to shops and parks. Aides help residents with day-to-day tasks, giving them the independence to join organized recreational activities and socialize with their peers. The enrichment calendar appeals to diverse interests with arts and crafts, games and fitness classes. Outings and live entertainment add greater variety, and the community facilitates devotional activities to support seniors’ spiritual needs. Residents stay in spacious apartments, each with a kitchen and living area. We're selecting this facility because of its commitment to upholding residents’ rights, with nondiscriminatory and anti-bullying policies related to sexual orientation, gender identity and HIV status.

Conveniently located alongside Route 10, Sunrise of Randolph offers easy access to nearby medical facilities and places of worship. The assisted living neighborhood supports resident independence and life enjoyment through hands-on help with everyday tasks and wide-ranging leisure activities. Enrichment options include meditation, wine and cheese socials and yoga, and staff members accompany seniors on local excursions. Residents also enjoy indoor and outdoor social spaces. This community offers a thoughtful design, with custom carpeting that promotes mobility and lean rails along corridors. Additionally, various light sources aid navigation and private suites have built-in safety features.

Located 20 miles east of Hackettstown, Brightview Randolph Senior Living rests close to shops, restaurants, banks and places of worship. We're including the community for its SPICE Initiative activities program designed around five elements of wellness: spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and cultural. Spice in Motion includes fitness classes for all ability levels that incorporate weights and exercise balls. Residents can learn new skills through crafting, cooking classes and oil painting, while card games, trivia nights and social hours bring seniors together for socialization. In addition to a restaurant-style dining room, the community also features a cafe and a pub with a billiards table and TV.

CareOne at Parsippany Assisted Living sits about 25 miles east of Hackettstown near Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital. We recognize this facility for its fitness program, which helps residents maintain an active lifestyle. The community has an on-site gym with age-friendly exercise equipment and personal trainers who create customized fitness programs that promote mobility and strength. On top of that, the community features a restaurant-style dining program with diverse menu options. An on-site salon provides a range of cut, color and style services. Additionally, the community fosters engagement through a variety of social and entertainment options throughout the week, including live performances, games and movie afternoons.

Located about 25 miles east of Hackettstown, Sunrise of Morris Plains provides residential care near shopping amenities, restaurants and the public library. It houses the Sunrise assisted living neighborhood, where residents participate in social, recreational and fitness activities. Each resident suite features an emergency call system, and common areas have mobility-friendly carpeting and furniture. Several resident-inspired clubs, including walking, bingo and horse racing, provide opportunities for social connections. Sunrise also allows residents to keep cats and dogs, as well as interact with community pets who live on campus full-time.

Sunrise of Mountain Lakes sits on about 6 acres near Boonton Town Reservoir in Mountain Lakes, 23 miles east of Hackettstown. This community features modern suites with quartz countertops and large windows. Residents access complimentary wireless internet throughout the campus, letting them maintain communication with friends and family. An on-site theater, computer room and activity room provide space for socialization and entertainment. The community also maintains a rotating activities calendar with fitness, creative and social opportunities. Outside, residents access a walking path through landscaped grounds as well as seating and dining areas.