Renaissance at Monroe

Renaissance at Monroe sits on over 100 acres in Monroe, New Jersey, and is a gated community made for adults 55 and older, though the youngest resident can be 48 if another is 55, and you're going to find about 347 single-family homes here, each with floor plans ranging from 1,500 to 2,300 square feet, and homes are outfitted with things like 2 or 3 bedrooms, 9-foot ceilings, one- or two-car garages, and modern touches like gourmet kitchens, washers, dryers, air conditioning, cable TV, even personal kitchens or kitchenettes and private bathrooms, and if you need shared living, there are studio apartments, shared and private rooms available, and you'll notice all homes sit amid landscaped grounds with lakes and walking paths for outdoor time. Within the 15,500 square-foot clubhouse, residents use the ballroom for social gatherings, visit the Renaissance Cafe for casual meals, and there's a library, arts and crafts room, computer center, card rooms, and spaces for group games. The clubhouse has a business room, a movie theater, a fitness center with plenty of equipment, a large heated indoor swimming pool and spa, and outside you'll see sports fans at the tennis, shuffleboard, or bocce courts, folks on the playground, or others swimming in the outdoor pool. The facilities cover the full range, from independent living, to assisted living, to memory care and even nursing home services, so if someone needs help with meals, medication, dressing, or daily activities, there are staff and personal care assistants available 24 hours, and there's a call system for emergencies, plus security features like a guard house, alert systems, and controlled entry. Residents can join a wide range of clubs and activities, such as book club, bocce, mah jongg, tennis, golf, or scrabble, all organized by an on-site, full-time activity director, and there are regular bus trips to New York City, Atlantic City, and other destinations. The Renaissance Cafe serves all-day dining, restaurant-style food, with options for allergies or diabetes, and there's a dining room for community meals, and if someone wants housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, or even dry cleaning, it's all there, along with services like podiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, wound care, and transportation to appointments. The grounds are designed for walks, group events, movie nights, music programs, and educational or health classes, and there's a community newsletter, online resident directory, pet directory, and online forms to help with daily living, and the management office is on site from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, for help with community life or safety concerns. Residents also benefit from Monroe Township's senior services, parks, and activities, with governing documents and rules to keep things running smoothly, and you'll find a real neighborhood feel that blends privacy, active living, and many chances to make friends or join in.