Cranbury Center
292 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, Middlesex County
Cranbury Center is a 154-bed licensed long-term care facility set along Applegarth Road in Monroe Township. The building sits in a quiet suburban pocket of southern Middlesex County, surrounded by landscaped gardens and outdoor courtyards where residents and visitors can sit together in the open air. Inside, fully air-conditioned living spaces include both private and semi-private rooms equipped with individual climate controls and cable television.
Daily life centers around comfortable shared areas, from casual lounges to an active multipurpose room and a dedicated fitness space. Residents can share meals in the dining room with restaurant-style service, head to the café for always-available menu choices, or request in-room tray service. Families can also reserve private dining space for special gatherings, and small pets are welcome to visit.
Care capabilities cover long-term skilled nursing, hospice, respite, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation delivered up to seven days a week. The center features a specialized cardiac care unit, an on-site respiratory therapist, and dedicated programs for complex wound management, orthopedic recovery, and cognitive deficits. Medical oversight is led by an on-site medical director, attending physicians, and visiting specialists covering podiatry, dental, vision, audiology, and physiatry.
The center serves families looking for high-acuity medical recovery after a hospital stay as well as those needing steady daily nursing assistance. Being situated on Applegarth Road gives families practical road access from nearby neighborhoods throughout Monroe Township and neighboring Cranbury. Routine services such as on-site laundry, salon appointments, pharmaceutical delivery, and arranged local transportation help keep everyday routines simple.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Short-stay rehabilitation
- Post-acute transitional care
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy 7 days a week
- Specialized cardiac unit and advanced cardiac care
- Complex wound care
- Respiratory therapy with on-site therapist
- IV therapy and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Heparin therapy
- On-site medical director and attending physicians
- Nurse practitioner and visiting medical specialists
- Physiatry, psychiatric, and podiatry care
- Audiology, dental, and vision care
- Dementia care
- Orthopedic rehabilitation including joint replacement and amputation care
- Bariatric care
- Colostomy care
- Pain management and palliative care
- Hospice care
- Respite care
- Medication management
- Dietary and nutritional management
- Case management and discharge planning
- On-site X-ray services
Amenities
Dining
- Main dining room
- Restaurant-style dining
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Café with always-available menu options
Living Spaces
- Private and semi-private rooms
- Individual climate control
- Fully air-conditioned building
- Cable television
- Telephone and phone service
- Comfortable common areas and lounges
Activities and Wellness
- Activity room
- Fitness room
- Recreation activities
- Pet therapy
- Computer with internet access
- Wireless internet
Grounds and Building Features
- Gardens and courtyards
- Suburban setting
- Smoke-free environment
Services
- On-site beauty salon and barber services
- Housekeeping
- On-site laundry facility
- Mail and newspaper delivery
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Coordinated transportation
- Interpreter services
- Pets permitted
Safety and Security
- Security alarm system for residents with cognitive deficits
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Location
292 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
License
- License number
- 061224
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 01/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 154 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Executive director
- Mr. Daniel Schwartz
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- 292 APPLEGARTH ROAD OPERATIONS LLC
Frequently asked questions
What types of medical and nursing care are provided?+
The center provides short-stay rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, post-acute transitional care, respite, palliative care, and hospice. Specialized tracks include an advanced cardiac care unit, complex wound treatment, and seven-day-a-week physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Does Cranbury Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?+
Yes. Cranbury Center is certified with Medicare and works directly with Medicaid. It also accepts private payment and is contracted with major private insurance plans.
What are the rooms like?+
Residents can choose between private and semi-private floor plans. Every room includes individual climate controls, air conditioning, and cable television hookups.
What dining arrangements are available?+
Meals are served restaurant-style in the main dining hall, with in-room dining options available for those who prefer eating in their rooms. The center also features a café with an always-available menu and private dining rooms for family meals.
What activities and amenities are on-site?+
The community has an activity room, a fitness room, computer access, and organized recreation schedules. Residents also enjoy outdoor courtyard gardens and scheduled pet therapy visits.
What safety features support residents with memory loss or confusion?+
The facility has an alarm system in place to support the security of residents with cognitive deficits. Care teams also provide specialized dementia support, customized care plans, and case management.
