I appreciate the admissions director, she took the time to answer my questions and talked me through the steps to get Medicaid for a family member. I appreciate her doing that when though she knew her facility couldn’t meet the care needs since I need a locked unit.
Nursing home
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.
Medicare ratings
Overall
2 out of 5
Health inspections
2 out of 5
Quality measures
3 out of 5
Staffing
2 out of 5
From Medicare Care Compare, updated 8/1/2026.
Staffing
- Nurse time per resident, per day
- 3.2 hours
- NJ average 3.9 hours
- Registered nurse time per resident, per day
- 0.6 hours
- NJ average 0.7 hours
- Nurse time per resident on weekends
- 2.8 hours
- Nursing staff turnover (per year)
- 53%
- NJ average 39%
- Registered nurse turnover (per year)
- 47%
- Administrators who left in the past year
- 1
Source: Medicare (CMS), updated monthly, last updated 8/1/2026. See it on Medicare Care Compare
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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Reviews
Reviews on Google
4.1155 reviews on Google
I wish I could give zero stars or I would. If you want to send your loved one to a place that is fully staffed, has compassionate workers that will assist with your loved ones needs? Do not send them here! Had a relative very close relative passed away due to several falls as she was a fall risk which said it right on her wrist! when I went up there, the smell was terrible, Staff members taking their sweet time and leaving people for hours for the simplest things. The “lack of staff” issue was everyday. This place is a health hazard in more ways than one! Look elsewhere!
A vintage cottage feel- like you’re at home when you walk in. Receptionist Nancy was very kind and welcoming. Rare to see nurses and aides smiling at a visitor. I’ve worked with a lot of nursing homes. The biggest thing I look for is compliance, documentation and care. It was very clean, which is rare to find. The administrator genuinely mentioned she wants to give back to the community and see how they can get involved. Not to gain anything. But truly see what to give to contribute, even if it’s a companion volunteer. Excited for them. Rare to find ethical healthcare workers especially in leadership…
I attended a milestone (100 th) birthday for a dear family friend today. I found staff to be attentive and friendly, engaging and watchful.
My dad is in a very long recovery process after illness in ‘22. We have been to several different facilities along the way, I now have a comparison to a facility another family member is in, and without a doubt I can say that Cranbury Center has the largest group of caring people that chose their job for the right reason. My dads main purpose for being in a sub acute facility was rehabilitation. The REHABILITATION TEAM is amazing, Ron and Mike were the primary therapists that made the success happen. The entire team worked together with new ideas for every session to get my dad up and moving, speech got him off a peg tube and back to eating and drinking with no restrictions. My dad showed up with a tracheostomy, stage 4 wound, peg tube, not even able to move his arms at all; he left WALKING with a walker, no oxygen, no dietary restrictions. Yvette was very thorough in ensuring my dads wound was being treated properly and helped my mom and I get trained on how to care for it at home. The nursing staff from administrative level to the aids were all very caring and had an important role in motivating my dad, taking very good care of him. I witnessed plenty of communication among the entire TEAM to keep everyone informed of the patients current status and needs. I witnessed amazing team work, all departments have to work together to coordinate care and therapy, they help each other and make it happen. I’ve witnessed administration helping as aids and delivering meals. I’ve witnessed staff caring for patients with no family making them feel loved and cared for, spending time with them, painting their nails, braiding their hair. The team jumps in to assist in whatever is needed. In the last several years, health care is a very stressful environment to work in and is always suffering staffing crisis, but the amazing team at Cranbury continues to give it their all when they start their shift to care for the patients and residents. My dad was there for 6 months, many people there became “our family”. They guided us along the way, trained us thoroughly to be ready for discharge and to be able to care for him at home and to keep his rehabilitation progressing. We have a goal of walking back in for a visit, with a cane, by March! We are eternally grateful to all our special angels at Cranbury.
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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
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 11/9/2026.
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.
