Sterling Village sits at 1 Sterling Dr, Piscataway, New Jersey, and if you know the area, it's near Rutgers University and some of the local recreation centers, which means it's got a bit of life around it, and there's easy access to things like public transportation, shopping, and places of worship. The independent living apartments are for seniors age 62 and older, with 150 units including studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, so folks who live here can pick what suits them best, and you'll find that all the apartments have features to help people with disabilities. People who live at Sterling Village often talk about the friendly staff, and there's a good community feel since staff members aim to be helpful and welcoming, making it easier to settle in. There's a no-pets policy, so you won't find dogs or cats around, and each unit comes with either one bedroom and one bathroom or a different arrangement depending on the unit type, since the place has a total size of 78,260 square feet.
There's rental help at some properties, so if someone needs it for affordability, that's an option, and not just here but in a few other places run by Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, like South Plainfield Senior Residence, Mt. Olive, or Birchwood at Old Bridge, all with apartments for seniors across the state, and some with their own requirements or programs. Sterling Village keeps things pretty active with daily on-site activities for residents, and people can join in on things like bocce on the court, morning coffee and tea in the community room, or take a walk outside to use the benches and picnic tables or just sit on the patio and watch the day go by. There's a fitness center and a swimming pool, and if someone likes to read, there's a small library on site, plus access to more books next door at the John F. Kennedy Library, and the Senior Center is close, too.
Meals get prepared with good ingredients, putting the focus on both taste and nutrition, and people come together in the dining room to eat, so it feels a bit communal and friendly. The apartments themselves have assigned parking, a laundry room, after-hours building security, and a large carport, so things are kept tidy and organized. There's 24-hour emergency maintenance, and the property management team is on-site full time, with a part-time Elder Care Coordinator to help out with support or information if needed. Sterling Village also provides both independent living and links to home care services for those who still live nearby but could use help from trained aides, things like companionship and non-medical care, and that's useful for older folks who want to stay in their own homes as long as they can. They also have assisted living options for those who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or keeping track of medicine, as well as memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, where the staff works to keep people safe from confusion and wandering.
The property, built in 1993, gets described as handicapped accessible, and there's a good focus on making sure seniors with limited income can afford to live here, since rental subsidies can be arranged, and everything about programs, rents, and how to apply is well-documented, including privacy and accessibility statements. There's always something happening, whether it's an activity in the big community room, folks gathering for coffee, playing bocce, sitting outside, or just making use of the amenities like the fitness area or the swimming pool, so while it's not flashy, Sterling Village really does its best to provide a steady, comfortable environment for seniors looking for hassle-free, independent, or supportive living in a simple setting.
