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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Hillsborough, New Jersey

Hillsborough, NJ has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $13,424/mo. That's above the New Jersey state median by about 5%.

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Median monthly price, Hillsborough

$13,424/mo

Estimated range $13,086 – $15,182

● Hillsborough $13,424 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Hillsborough

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesHillsboroughNew JerseyNational
25th percentile$13,086/mo$12,195/mo$8,951/mo
Median$13,424/mo$12,775/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$15,182/mo$14,448/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Hillsborough runs about $40 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,460
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,613
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,068

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Somerset · Voorhees

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Hillsborough.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Hillsborough runs about $2,277 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (908) 704-6346 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,613 a month. The local assisted living median is $9,152 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Hillsborough assisted living median of $9,152 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,613 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Hillsborough run about $13,424 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 nursing homes in Hillsborough

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In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Hillsborough, in Somerset County, has about 22,585 residents. About 3,290 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $144,112.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services(908) 704-6346co.somerset.nj.us

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • New Jersey Aging and Disability Resource Connection1-877-222-3737adrcnj.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Lyons VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Lyons.

  • Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Hillsborough more expensive than the rest of New Jersey?

Hillsborough's median nursing home cost is about 5% higher than the New Jersey state median.

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Nursing Homes in Hillsborough: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers