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Carnegie Assisted Living

1000 Windrow Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

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7.5
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33 reviews
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Todd F

Spouse or partner of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Carnegie Assisted Living. A Good Choice.

Delivery of prescribed medications is excellent. Availability of nursing services is excellent. Aides are generally available but these assignments change. Sometimes it is difficult to find and talk to the aide assigned to your loved one. Director of Nursing Services is generally available and is responsive. Business manager and Marketing Director are responsive and friendly. Food is not great. Activities are very inclusive and varied. Activities aides are very nice to residents. Know them by name. Excellent value for the money

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Carnegie Assisted Living

Carnegie Assisted Living offers assisted living as well as memory care for seniors in central New Jersey. In addition to assistance with daily tasks, seniors at Carnegie Assisted Living can look forward to a holistic approach to care that focuses on providing engaging activities for the mind, body, and spirit. The community’s Signature Touches program places an emphasis on working with each person individually to find activities tailored to every resident.

This charming community features a variety of welcoming spaces for visiting and socializing — an inviting dining room where you can catch up with neighbors, well-maintained courtyards for enjoying beautiful weather, and an eye-catching reception area with impressive details like a stunning chandelier and shining tile floor.

This community shares a campus with Carnegie Assisted Living, making it easy to transition should care needs ever change. The area also offers plenty of local amenities, such as shopping in charming Palmer Square. For art lovers, there are professional performances at the acclaimed nearby McCarter Theater. Historic homes also dot the area, including the Wicoff House Museum and the Clarke House in Princeton Battlefield State Park.

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Carnegie Assisted Living is an assisted living residence, which in the state of New...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Carnegie Assisted Living

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for Carnegie Assisted Living

7.5 out of 10
Review Score33 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.6
Cleanliness
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
3.8
Staff
4.1
Meals & Dining
3.6
Activities
3.8
Value for Cost
3.7

A Place for Mom has scored Carnegie Assisted Living with 7.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Carnegie Assisted Living has 33 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.6 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 2/25/25

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Todd F

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 25, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Carnegie Assisted Living. A Good Choice.

Delivery of prescribed medications is excellent. Availability of nursing services is excellent. Aides are generally available but these assignments change. Sometimes it is difficult to find and talk to the aide assigned to your loved one. Director of Nursing Services is generally available and is responsive. Business manager and Marketing Director are responsive and friendly. Food is not great. Activities are very inclusive and varied. Activities aides are very nice to residents. Know them by name. Excellent value for the money

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 25, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Review for Carnegie Assisted Living

We would recommend to others in need of an option in the area that doesn't require 2 years of self-pay. We had no other option available to us at that price point allowing for a minimum stay of 1 year/self-pay prior to Medicaid. All others are 2-year minimum.

Cindy G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 16, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Very Disappointed

My husband and I are very disappointed in this facility. My mother-in-law has been there over 5 months with little to no improvement. There was an incident where my mother-in-law had to call 911 on her own because her "call button" which she pressed multiple times did not result in anyone responding. They are still saying they are getting a new system. Not done. They have also misplaced her medication, resulting in missed doses of her medications. My other-in-law needed to point this out to them. The answer was to tell her to take it on her own. It was most upsetting that when my mother-in-law was in the hospital for 10 days, there was NO contact with the family or the resident during this time. The cleanliness/housekeeping of her room in inconsistent. Meal time is hectic and not a good experience. At this time, I would NOT recommend this facility as an option.

Margo P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Wonderful facility

My brother has lived here for a number of years. I am happy to say that he has been very happy and well cared for during his stay. The staff has been very friendly and attentive and there have been many activities for him to participate in. During the past year his health has deteriorated and he has required much more attention. The staff has worked hard to meet his increasing needs until he became no longer able to live in an assisted living situation. Sadly, he has had to leave Carnegie but I will always be grateful for the support he received that enabled him to live comfortably, happily and safely. Thank you to all of the staff for their efforts on his behalf. We are grateful

Appleton Fryer Jr.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 25, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

My experience at Carnegie Assisted Living

Facility. Currently being remodeled on the entire first floor. This includes sitting areas, lounge, dining room, reception area. Rooms are remodeled on all floors (ongoing). Rooms are comfortable with room for bedroom furniture as well as a small sitting area. Windows are very large and have full length shades. There is also a refrigerator, sink and a microwave. Social/Activities. They are offered every day. The recreation aides are friendly and supportive. Many residents complete the afternoon activities and then go to dinner. There are also field trips. Staff. Very friendly and helpful from the top managers all the way down. Nursing staff is very well informed and follows residents' medication and health needs closely. Housekeeping. Rooms are monitored for pickup and trash removal. Rooms including bathrooms are cleaned up twice a week. Laundry service is provided once a week. Hygiene. Residents get assisted in showers twice a week.

T.A.

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 25, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Friendly and Caring Environment

My mom has been a resident at Carnegie for almost two years now. Like any other transition, there was an adjustment period. I've seen a huge improvement in mom's overall health and wellbeing since she has been at Carnegie. Mom has made friends with other residents, and I have observed positive changes in her level of engagement and socialization skills. If I have a concern, the appropriate staff has taken care of my concern(s). Timely follow up is sometimes a challenge; it's gotten better. The community has virtual family council meetings in an effort to hear direct feedback, questions and concerns from family members. Carnegie has events on holiday's which include both AL & Memory Care residents, and family members are invited, so they make an effort to be all-inclusive. Overall, the community is friendly and clean. My mom is happy, so I am happy.

Florence K

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 24, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Summer Bash at Carnegie

The Summer Bash Party was delightful. Starting with the three accordian players inside who provided such nice music. The whole outside area held so many festive events for adults and children. There were pony and horse rides which were a lot of fun. Face painting that was so decorative. A Music MC who played terrific music from his positionon the grass in the middle of the event. There were fun games for children and adults. There was a lot of yummy food available. Some of the selections were candy apples, hot dogs with sauerkraut, hamburgers on a bun, vegetable strips and cheese cubes, watermelon, cinnabons, and other snacks and drinks.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 18, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Thank you, Carnegie

Under new management, there has been steady, positive change and improvements. My mother has been here for over 2 years and is still content and very comfortable in this community. The staff, caregivers and nurses are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. There are activities and opportunities for stimulating social interaction for the residents throughout the week. The food is excellent during special events. When caring for an elderly loved one, no place or situation is perfect, but here, mom has a better quality of life and we are grateful for the daily care and peace of mind it provides to our family.

Xion T

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 7, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great place very pleasant staff and residents.

Home away from home their dining service is also exceptional great menu and food their soups made fresh every day Care givers are great with resident Head of department is great and accurate with getting stuff done .

Jessica W

Assisted Living

Industry reviewer

August 3, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Five Star Alf

Carnegie is one of the best assisted livings in the area. The staff is extremely caring, treats everyone with dignity and respect. The residents are well taken care of and it shows on their smiling faces. This is a very welcoming environment where they make you feel like family. I would highly recommend anyone in need of ALF to consider Carnegie.

Monica S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 1, 2023

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Father DIED 4 days after arriving here, emaciated !!

The sales person [name removed] will say whatever she needs to say imo to get your loved one booked here. She promised a garden view but my father was put in a room facing the front parking lot with the sun glaring in. She said they don’t quarantine there, they test but he was quarantined again even though he just went through Covid quarantine at the EVEN WORSE place we took him out of - both places played a major part in his eventual death - [facility removed] & this one. He must have weighed 90 pounds on the day he died and I regret not called the hospital that last day but there was supposed to be nurses, aides & doctors here so I didn’t call an ambulance-DO NOT go here -do not listen to their lies. They are so greedy imo that they approved my father for assisted living but he couldn’t walk and deteriorated even more rapidly once he arrived here -he needed nursing care. He didn’t get much care at all. We were working on getting home health care but I believe he starved to death & nurse nowhere!

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 6, 2022

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Not Recommended

We have been very unhappy with the facility on many counts. I would recommend looking elsewhere.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

June 10, 2022

0.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Please beware

All other places we had toured had bad things to say about this facility. We have talked to many people who had a bad experience here. I know that they have a very high turnover of everyday care staff. For us, they could not honor what they had originally promised and we are actively trying to get our deposit back. They keep giving us the run around and I do not think we are going to get it back.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

May 2, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Community Tour

We had a very good tour experience at Spring Hills Princeton. We had chosen them originally, but they were undergoing a renovation, and it was going to take too long for them to finish a room for my loved one.

Andrew

Memory Care

Toured community

April 22, 2022

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My Tour Experience at Spring Hills Princeton

We didn't care for the community for our loved one.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 21, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

caring staff

We really like the staff members there, they are super friendly and very caring towards our loved one. However as far as improvements there were some discrepancies from what we were told from the marketing staff and then what was actually happening once our loved one moved in.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

November 5, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My tour review

This community was nice my loved one just did not want a community that was two levels and wanted to be on one floor and flat . The tours were great just not a great fit for what we were looking for.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 5, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

My review of Spring Hills

The staff are very friendly. The activity director is great also. The director takes the time to find out what the resident likes and adapts to a signature touch to make sure that they are targeting all of the residents. They also use a system where you can keep track of your residents activities during the week or month so that the family members can see what there loved one is doing. They are also in the process of transitioning from another company. They are working hard to put in place the value of Spring Hills. The resident concierge also keeps personal int rest in the residents. They also really welcomed my loved one when she came in with open arms.

Alyson K

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My brother

Since Spring Hills took over its night and day better. The rooms are cleaned, laundry done without asking and the day nurse partners with residents family to organize care and Doctor visits. The management is so responsive and you can reach them when you need them. The food so much better. Concerns are addressed immediately even to a new room assignment. We are a team in my brother's care now. I can't thank them enough. A happier brother makes my life easier.

Elaine Gischlar

Memory Care

Toured community

January 8, 2020

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Tour

[Name removed], head of assisted living, was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The Assisted Living Side seems good but it ended up being to far away for our family member.

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