At Arbor Terrace Basking Ridge, great senior living is about community, connection, and the people who bring it to life. In the latest episode of The Golden Gang Podcast, host Brinley sits down with Lily Mae, a newer member of our engagement team who is already transforming the way our residents move, laugh, and connect.
If you're reading this, chances are you've already moved past the question of whether senior living might be the right fit for someone you love—and now you're staring down the question of how to make it work financially. You're not alone. According to Genworth's Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in New Jersey averages over $7,000 per month, which can feel staggering at first glance. But before that number sends you into a spiral, take a breath. Families across Somerset County navigate this every day, and there are more financial tools available than most people realize.
You didn't plan to inspect the house. You were just stopping by after work, maybe picking up your kids from a soccer game, and you swung by your parent's place for a quick hello. But something caught your eye — the front walkway hadn't been shoveled from last week's snow. The porch light was out. And when you stepped inside, you noticed a faint, stale smell you couldn't quite place.