HarborChase of Princeton sits at 4331 US Route 1 in Princeton, New Jersey, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, independent living, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement options to seniors, and folks will notice that the apartments here come in spacious 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom layouts, with private or semi-private options, and each place is furnished, has its own bathroom, air conditioning, kitchenette, Wi-Fi, cable, and even a private patio, deck, or balcony if you want to sit outside for a while, and it's a good thing they thought about wheelchair access and ground floor units too because that sure makes a difference. The community stays pretty small with a capacity for about 21 residents, and the staff provides 24-hour supervision and support, with a call system always on in case anyone needs help, and that includes care for daily tasks like bathing, dressing, managing medications, or transferring from bed to chair, whatever's needed-plus medical staff and services like skilled nursing, wound care, and coordination with outside doctors.
People often comment on the beautiful gardens, outdoor walking paths, and the community's quiet courtyards and outdoor spots, and you'll see residents enjoying everything from fitness rooms to a golf area, a cafe, resident-run activities, and even a cocktail lounge and bar, which gives a little variety in daily life; then, there's the on-site salon, spa, library, computer and gaming rooms, a general store, and a small chapel area supporting several denominations, so you don't have to skip your devotional services if you don't want to, whether you're Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, or other. Memory care has special programs at HarborChase, including their Connections by Ciel and specific memory care neighborhoods named The Sound and The Cove, with staff who know what to do for folks with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's, and there's the SafelyYou fall detection system with artificial intelligence to help watch for falls and keep everyone safer around the clock, which is a comfort to families.
Meals are always prepared by chefs and served in a restaurant-style setting, and there's room service and plenty of support for allergies and diets like diabetic, low sodium, vegetarian, or gluten-free, so you won't be stuck without something you can eat; you can expect activities like art and cooking classes, games, educational speakers, holiday parties, craft nights, and all sorts of scheduled entertainment or spiritual visits with clergy. They run a Life Enrichment Program, encourage social ties, and take residents out on trips now and then, and transportation is provided for appointments and errands. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen service come standard, and if you like to have guests over or even stay the night, there's guest parking and options for overnight visitors. HarborChase of Princeton is part of the Grace Management group, follows New Jersey's Department of Health standards, and keeps close ties with area healthcare providers for extra support if needed. The feel here leans toward comfort and community, and the place has systems in place to let folks live as independently as they want, with help close by, all while being surrounded by landscaped grounds and good company.