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Bentley Commons at Paragon Village vs House of the Good Shepherd

Hackettstown, Morris County, New Jersey

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Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and House of the Good Shepherd are both in Hackettstown, New Jersey, so families looking at one often look at the other.

Both offer assisted living.

Bentley Commons at Paragon Village is the larger building at 82 licensed beds, against 35 at House of the Good Shepherd. Size changes the feel of a place more than most families expect.

Assisted living in Morris County runs a median of $9,450 a month. Neither community publishes one price, because the rate depends on the apartment and how much help your parent needs.

Call us and we will help you work out which of the two fits your family, and what each would really cost.

Side by side

Bentley Commons at Paragon VillageHouse of the Good Shepherd
Care offeredAssisted livingAssisted living
Size82 licensed beds35 licensed beds
TownHackettstownHackettstown
State licence60A00895A001
Year builtNot listedNot listed
Cost bandMid CostMid Cost

Assisted living in Morris County runs a median of $9,450 a month. New Jersey is the 5th most expensive state in the country for assisted living. Neither community charges one flat rate. See the New Jersey cost report for the full picture.

Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.

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Amenities and services

Only Bentley Commons at Paragon Village

  • Assisted living apartments
  • Private and companion accommodations
  • Assisted living services
  • Routine wellness monitoring
  • Assistance with daily living activities

Only House of the Good Shepherd

  • Private residential rooms
  • Shared community areas
  • Staff assistance on site
  • Daily living assistance
  • State-licensed assisted living care
  • Residential campus setting

Questions families ask

Which is better, Bentley Commons at Paragon Village or House of the Good Shepherd?
Neither is better for every family. Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and House of the Good Shepherd sit in the same area and cover assisted living, so the right answer comes down to care level, apartment, budget and how the place feels on a weekday afternoon. Call us and we will walk you through both.
How much do Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and House of the Good Shepherd cost?
Assisted living in Morris County runs a median of $9,450 a month, and New Jersey is the 5th most expensive state in the country. Both communities price by apartment and care level, so ask us for this month's real numbers.
Are Bentley Commons at Paragon Village and House of the Good Shepherd licensed?
Both are licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health. Each community page on this site shows the licence number, the licensed bed count and the date we last checked the state record.

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Other comparisons nearby

If neither of these is right

Heath Village in Hackettstown is worth a look too. It offers nursing home rather than the care the two above provide, which is worth knowing if your parent's needs are heading that way.

See the Heath Village profile

Rather talk it through?

One call and we will talk you through both, what each does well, and whether a third community fits your family better.

Call (862) 398-2006