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Photo of Colonial Manor at Panther Valley
1111 Photos available
9.7
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75 reviews
9.7
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The staff is most accommodating and ready to help, the room is clean, spacious and very comfortable and the nursing staff has been very helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colonial Manor at Panther Valley is an assisted care community located in Hackettstown, NJ. The city of Hackettstown is located in Warren County and home to about 9,800 people. Hackettstown, home of the Mars Chocolate Company, makers of M&Ms, is a bustling, small town where residents can run...
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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61 reviews
9.4
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61 reviews
5 star
64%
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18%
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They are very attentive and friendly to everyone. My mom is now in the assisted living building and she really likes it there. She has the smallest size room a studio but doesn't seem to mind. They come to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Paragon Village is a part of Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey. This assisted living community provides residents with the memory care that they are seeking in a setting that is peaceful and beautiful. The town of Hackettstown offers the gorgeous Stephens State Park, where visitors can...
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8.6
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The night staff that I interacted with every night while my father was in hospice care were absolutely wonderful. They were not only careful and sweet to my father, but they were very kind to me and my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The House of the Good Shepherd (The House) is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) certified by the Department of Community Affairs of New Jersey and is located in Hackettstown, N.J.The House offers housing, services, and healthcare ranging from Independent apartments through Assisted...
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8.4
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17 reviews
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The entire entrance process was straightforward and efficient. My mom was able to move into her spacious, one bedroom apartment within one month of completing paperwork. There are a variety of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by mountains and open space.  The Chelsea at Brookfield offers three different levels of senior living: concierge level of living, assisted living, and Country Cottage, in private and semi-private apartments.  For residents with...
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My grandma was there and I was very pleased. My grandma was pleased as well. The staff/owners go above and beyond for the residents....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hunterdon HillsThe Hunterdon Hills assisted living community is located in the quaint community of Glen Gardner, NJ. When looking for a community that is encompassed by natural beauty, then Glen Gardner is what you need. There are a number of golf courses and nature trails in the Glen Gardner...
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Cost of assisted living in Penwell, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Penwell is $5,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hackettstown, NJ with an average of $5,063 per month.

Assisted living costs in Penwell, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Penwell, NJ
$5,063/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Penwell, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,063/mo
$6,802/mo

Assisted living costs in Penwell, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,632/mo
Studio
$4,901/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,831/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,094/mo

Senior living costs in Penwell vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Penwell, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenwell, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,802/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,797/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Penwell, NJ:$5,063/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Penwell, NJ:$6,802/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Penwell, NJ:$3,797/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Penwell, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Penwell and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Penwell, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Penwell have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Penwell, NJ$4,901/mo$5,226/mo-6.2%
New Jersey$7,431/mo$7,121/mo+4.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Penwell, NJ
2024 average cost:$4,901/mo
2023 average cost:$5,226/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,431/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Penwell, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Penwell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Penwell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Penwell

Alexandria Manor Senior Living Centers in Nazareth, PA

4.8
This community is wonderful, the staff members are great. They do offer activities, for example during the holidays they have carolers come by, and in the summer they bring in live entertainment. This community is located in a very nice are and is close to the hospital. From our understanding ...
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at Chester

5.0
My family and I are very pleased. The employees are very friendly and do an outstanding job. The facility is very clean and well kept. The cleanliness, friendliness, and care services are excellent. I would recommend this place to everyone. We are just really pleased with everything.

Fellowship Village a CCRC in Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0
We moved in to Fellowship Senior Living in [date removed]. We are very pleased with our decision to move to FSL. The residents and staff have been extremely welcoming and we enjoy the strong, warm social life in the community. The quality of the food is excellent with many choices in both the ...
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Penwell review score based on 2,621 family reviews

8.5
Review score53 facilities2621 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 2621 reviews of 53 Penwell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penwell review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Penwell review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Penwell, NJ53 facilities
8.4
Raritan, NJ428 facilities
8.4
Vernon, NJ428 facilities

Review subcategories for Penwell assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,621 reviews of 53 Penwell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Penwell resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Penwell, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Penwell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penwell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penwell, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Penwell assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Penwell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penwell, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.6%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.4%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.6%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penwell assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Penwell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penwell, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.5%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.9%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penwell assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Penwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penwell, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.9%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.9%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Penwell assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Penwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penwell, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
37%
Room service
Room service
33.5%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penwell assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Penwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penwell, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Penwell

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Penwell protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 assisted living facilities near Penwell, New Jersey. See the full list.
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