Bear Creek Assisted Living is a residential facility located in West Windsor Township, New Jersey, specializing primarily in memory care with additional assisted living services available. The community is designed to offer a secure environment, focusing on the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Bear Creek provides comprehensive support and monitoring through secured community design features such as an enclosed courtyard that allows residents to safely enjoy outdoor spaces. Indoor and outdoor walking paths give residents the opportunity to remain active while maintaining safety and security.
A multidisciplinary care team at Bear Creek includes nurses on staff for daily wellness checks and care coordination, as well as visiting medical professionals, including a podiatrist, dentist, and optometrist for routine and specialized care needs. Rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also available, supporting residents’ mobility, functional ability, and communication. The care team at Bear Creek is equipped to provide assistance with all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medication management is available to ensure correct and timely administration of prescriptions, and diabetes management is also supported. Incontinence care and ambulatory support are provided as needed. Personal care services are complemented by amenities, including two barber/beauty salons, laundry and dry cleaning, and standard housekeeping services.
Residents can participate in a variety of fitness and wellness programs such as yoga, in addition to joining clubs and community-based activities. The facility seeks to maintain engagement through recreational and social events, utilizing the secured indoor and outdoor spaces. Bear Creek also offers transportation services, providing both complimentary rides and transportation at cost for medical appointments, shopping, community outings, and other personal errands.
According to resident and family reviews, Bear Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care has a reputation for a visually appealing environment, friendly communal atmosphere, and outstanding care from many aides. Families often commend the thorough resident orientation process and responsive senior administrative staff during transitions. The activity schedule is generally seen as robust, though occasional gaps in event delivery are noted. Some reviews express concerns about nursing staff capabilities, communication with management, and inconsistencies in housekeeping quality and meal suitability, especially for special diets. The overall experience at Bear Creek appears to depend significantly on individual staff members and recent changes in management, with both positive endorsements and recurring concerns regarding consistency of care and services.
Costs at this community start at $6,895 and range up to $7,092. The average price in the community is $6,994, which is less than the average price in the area of $7,339. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.