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Hackettstown, New Jersey, is located on the Musconetcong River in the eastern corner of the Lehigh Valley, roughly halfway between Morristown and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The city is home to just over 10,200 residents, and seniors represent about 17% of the population. Hackettstown is an appealing location for older adults, including those who are considering assisted living. Crime rates are minimal, and the cost of living is lower than other parts of the state, which may lower the cost of long-term care and other essential services.
Hackettstown has four assisted living facilities, and 15 additional communities are located in the surrounding area, which gives seniors a wider range of choices. As a bonus, the median cost of care is 27% lower than the state median at $4,875 per month. This makes Hackettstown a smart choice for seniors who want to stretch their savings.
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Although assisted living prices in New Jersey are about 55% higher than the national average, Hackettstown is more affordable than other parts of the state. Local facilities charge $4,875 per month on average, which is $1,775 lower than the state median. Prices in Hackettstown are similar to New York state and $920 higher than the Pennsylvania average. The area is much cheaper than Connecticut and Delaware, where seniors pay $6,300 and $6,690 per month, respectively, for this level of care.
Data from Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that Hackettstown is more affordable than other major cities in the region. Although prices are $1,325 lower in Allentown, which has an average of $3,550, rates increase to $4,945 in Ocean City, followed by Philadelphia at $5,550 and Atlantic City at $5,790. Vineland is one of the more expensive options at $6,523, and prices in Trenton exceed the state median at $7,478.
Note: Data for Hackettstown was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was used instead.
Hackettstown residents who need help paying for long-term care can access financial assistance through New Jersey’s Medicaid program. Assisted living, case management services, respite care, emergency response systems and other medically necessary items are covered by the state’s Managed Long Term Services and Supports, an all-in-one waiver program.
For more details about Medicaid MLTSS, including application requirements, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services | (908) 475-6591 | As the Area Agency on Aging for seniors in Hackettstown, the Division of Aging & Disability Services is a one-stop-shop for information about local, state and federal programs for older adults. It helps with Medicaid long-term care benefits, community-based services and nutrition programs. It also offers volunteer home repairs, legal advice, bill pay assistance, friendly home visits and wellness calls. |
| Hackettstown Community Senior Center | (908) 850-5438 | Hackettstown Community Senior Center provides a wealth of resources for older adults. In addition to organizing a monthly calendar of social and recreational activities, it connects residents to various state-sponsored programs for older adults, such as farmers market vouchers, prescription drug savings cards and Medicare financial assistance benefits offered by NJ Save. |
| Legal Services of Northwest New Jersey | (908) 475-2010 | This nonprofit law firm offers free legal advice from five regional offices in northwest New Jersey, including one in Warren County. Its Life-Planning Project enlists staff and volunteer attorneys and paralegals to help seniors prepare wills, health care directives, powers of attorneys and other legal documents. Its Senior Legal Assistance Project provides free support to all residents aged 60 and older. |
| New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 582-6995 | Based in Trenton, New Jersey’s long-term care ombudsman is an impartial advocate who represents the best interests of seniors who live in nursing homes, assisted living residences and other long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen investigate complaints, provide advice to residents and their families and educate the public about licensing regulations and the resident bill of rights. |
| Veterans Service Office Hunterdon/Warren County | (908) 537-0831 | The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs operates regional service offices throughout the state. Accredited staff members can help local veterans and dependents access medical services, transportation, long-term care and financial benefits, such as the Aid & Attendance pension supplement, which can help with the cost of personal care and assisted living. |
| Warren County Transportation Program | (908) 454-4044 | This demand-response paratransit service and shuttle system is sponsored by the Warren County Department of Human Services and operated by the Easton Coach Company. It provides $1 rides for medical appointments, shopping trips and errands. The program is open to seniors, veterans, disabled adults and low-income residents. |
Assisted living programs and residences in Hackettstown are licensed and overseen by the New Jersey Department of Health. The agency also certifies facility administrators and personal care assistants. For more information about the state’s licensing requirements, see our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
