Evergreen at Hamilton sits in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, right off Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road onto Clubhouse Drive, and the place blends a social feeling with practical day-to-day living, since you'll see homes here mostly with two or three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a one-car garage, and the properties include townhomes, semi-attached twins, and single-family homes, all part of a bigger community built by Sharball between 1999 and 2005 with about 416 homes, which range in size from about 1,300 square feet to 3,000 square feet, and the names of the different single model homes are Camellia, Cedar, Boxwood, Holly, Juniper, Larch, Sequoia, Sweetspire, Winterberry, and Yew. You'll notice Evergreen at Hamilton is for adults aged fifty-five and up, offering a place with active adult lifestyles in mind, and the clubhouse is a busy spot where neighbors join social clubs, play poker-both men's and ladies' games-attend poetry club, stop by Saturday morning coffee, or take part in things like bingo on Tuesday evenings at seven, or water aerobics on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 in the morning, as well as chair aerobics and strength training classes most weekdays at half past ten, and there are plenty of other options like ping pong, Rummikub, mahjong, and Bible study. The Peraino's host karaoke at the clubhouse, and Shoemaker Jukebox Rentals offers jukebox and karaoke rental for parties or gatherings, and when a holiday comes around, the neighbors gather in the clubhouse ballroom. The community's clubhouse offers indoor and outdoor spaces, so you'll find a fitness center, a library, a computer area, an arts and crafts room, a ballroom, and a kitchen, and outside there's a swimming pool, tennis courts, two bocce ball courts, two shuffleboard courts, a putting green, and a greenhouse, plus there's game and hobby rooms set up for group or solo activities.
Residents aged 55 and older live here, and the place includes an assisted living section with room for six residents at a time, where there's assistance with daily activities like bathing and dressing, medication management, and care for residents with dietary needs including diabetes diets. The assisted living side provides housekeeping services, help with meals, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, and an emergency alert system, with 24-hour supervision and a dedicated care team that keeps an eye on special needs. Dining services cover all-day dining, restaurant-style dining, meal prep, and staff that can handle allergy or special diets. Extra community services include housekeeping, move-in help, laundry, concierge, and support for families.
There's a clear set of community rules, and Donna Styles is the main property manager to speak with regarding questions or concerns, and she helps organize social activities, which change by request or need. Dog owners follow leash rules, keep their pets safe, and pick up waste; while for home changes outside, residents follow an architectural review process that meets on the first Thursday of the month, needing to turn in applications by the Tuesday before each meeting. The trash and recycling rules stay simple-put bins curbside by 6 a.m. or dusk the night before, pick them up after collection, garbage goes out Wednesday and Saturday, recycling every other Wednesday in yellow or green containers, and snow removal has its own steps including getting vehicles off the street to clear space.
The indoor pool has specific hours-adults can use it from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in winter, while guests underage swim from noon to 5 p.m., and in summer those hours stretch until 9 p.m. for adults and 6 p.m. for underage guests, but all need to follow separate pool rules for safety. The HOA sends newsletters by email for updates, and the clubhouse also hosts the business of the HOA in addition to events. There are policies for setup and teardown if you use the clubhouse spaces, you can bring in your food for events, and if you want alcohol, you'll need to provide it since a bartender isn't included, and the venue offers a mix of rectangle and round tables, plus air conditioning, a bar, ice machine, and kitchen. Residents can choose cleaning options after events-either on their own or with venue assistance.
Community supports an active style, regular social connections, events, and practical services for older adults, so folks who want a blend of independence and help can find that balance here, and Evergreen at Hamilton aims for health, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
