HarborChase of Princeton sits at 102 Cherry Hill Road in Princeton, NJ, and offers a steady routine with care for seniors who need different things as they age, with everything from independent living and assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing, and they've also got continuing care retirement options right in the same spot, so folks don't have to move around all the time as their needs change. The place looks comfortable and feels homey, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments available, including fully furnished options to make moving much easier, and they keep things wheelchair and handicap accessible so everyone's needs are met. Residents get a lot of support, like help with bathing, dressing, medication, meals, and even transfers and incontinence care, and nurses are there to cover high acuity care, rehabilitation, wound care, and care during hospice, so families know their loved ones are looked after around the clock with a 24-hour call system and supervision.
For those who need help with memory loss, they've got a specialized memory care program in a safe area, with 24-hour support and activities meant to help memory and keep folks engaged. There are programs with speech-language pathology, occupational, and physical therapy, plus something called FOX Wellness, and they've got exercise physiology and other clinical programs, which help residents keep their minds and bodies working as well as they can, and they offer post-acute care and caregiver support. Healthcare professionals can do their clinical rotations at HarborChase of Princeton, so the staff is familiar with the latest ways of taking care of seniors. Meals can be vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, low or no salt, and they even tailor the diet for those with diabetes or other needs, with a professional chef on staff, and food is served in a dining room restaurant-style to help people talk with each other over meals.
The place has 21 resident capacity, so it's on the smaller side and that means staff can give more personal help and know each resident by name, and they've got both suites and studios, with semi-private options in assisted living and memory care. There are indoor and outdoor spaces, with gardens, patios, decks, and even hiking trails, where people can walk or sit with friends or family, and there's a café, a small library, computer center, TV room, beauty salon, fitness center, and social salons where people gather for activities. The community runs activities all week, like art classes, Bible study, cooking classes, activities led by the residents, and even lifelong learning talks from guest speakers, so folks always have something to do if they want. They offer devotional services onsite and offsite for different faiths, and there's space for family or overnight guests and guest parking.
If someone's there for independent living, they can have a kitchen in their apartment to cook for themselves, but if they need more help, cleaning and laundry are taken care of, and rides or move-in help are available. Residents can get respite care for short-term stays, which gives family caregivers a break while the residents get the care they need. Staff at HarborChase of Princeton are known for being friendly and compassionate, always working to make it feel welcoming and respectful, with attention to what each resident needs day-to-day and as things change. The community tries to give folks a good quality of life, with programs that focus on healthy aging and staying active and connected, all set in spaces that blend comfort, a bit of luxury, and plenty of ways to relax or socialize, so people don't have to worry too much and can enjoy their time there.
