Plaza Grande at Old Bridge is a 55+ senior living community in Old Bridge, New Jersey, with about 300 homes designed for older adults who want to live in a retirement setting. The floor plans range from around 1,200 to over 2,300 square feet, with several models like the Crystal, Astoria, Grant, and Harrington, featuring one-level living, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Each condo-style apartment has open-concept spaces, high ceilings, roomy living rooms with lots of windows, a washer and dryer, and modern options like forced air heating and air conditioning. Every unit comes with its own private bathroom, a large primary suite with a big closet, a double vanity in the bathroom, a tub, and a shower. Most residents have access to a detached garage for parking, so cars stay out of the weather.
The buildings have elevators to all three floors, so getting around is easier for those who don't like stairs, and there's a secure lobby plus a cozy lounge, a library, and spaces set up for crafts or billiards or bocce ball. The community is built for staying social and active, with clubs, classes, and activities scheduled every day. Staying fit is easy here, with a gym, an outdoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts, walking paths, and even a putting green, plus a lake view and outdoor areas to just sit and enjoy. Residents also find a ballroom, game room, business room, arts room, and recreation spaces for music and fitness programs, while bigger gatherings happen in shared activity rooms.
There's a clubhouse at the center of everything, offering a movie theater, a spa, and wellness spaces, and the activity and recreation directors help set up outings-so folks can take a bus to local shopping or movies and not worry about driving. For those with pets, the community does allow them. Meals are available all day, including options for allergies or diabetes, and they're prepared by a professional chef and served in a dining room set up like a restaurant. Other services help make life easier, such as weekly housekeeping, laundry service, move-in coordination, and concierge help, and there's Wi-Fi, cable TV, kitchenettes, and furnishings in each unit.
Many people look for help with everyday needs as they age, and Plaza Grande at Old Bridge offers both supervision and assistance when it comes to bathing, dressing, or medication, plus non-ambulatory care if someone has trouble getting around, and a 24-hour call system is there for emergencies and peace of mind. The staff focuses on making sure medical needs and medicine management are looked after carefully. It's a place built with comfort and community in mind, with spaces and activities that let seniors live on their own but know there's help if needed, and it's one of several communities in the area including Madison Crossing at Birch Hill and Cheesequake Village, each with its own set of features and care levels. The setup is good for those wanting an active life, some extra support, and the comfort of knowing someone is always nearby if help's needed.
