‘ Best Day Ever ’ by BILL DONAHUE From its idyllic campus to its concierge - like service and luxurious amenities , HarborChase of Princeton enables residents to lead vibrant lives in mind , body , and spirit . sk friends and neighbors if they one day aspire to move into an assisted - living community , and most would likely say no . Tracy Frederick , the director of sales and Amarketing for HarborChase of Princeton , believes people’s perceptions have been shaped by assisted - living com - munities of yesteryear . Visiting a community such as HarborChase of Princeton is liable to upend those perceptions . Located on 22 wooded acres in Monmouth Junction , New Jersey , HarborChase of Princeton delivers assisted living , memory care , and respite care services to residents in 130 spacious , beautifully appointed apartments . The community is unique not only in terms of its idyllic campus but also in its approach to creating “ a delightful experience ” for residents and their guests . Tracy says the difference is apparent from the moment someone walks through the front door for the first time . “ There’s a feeling you get when you come here , ” she says . “ You feel warm and welcomed . You feel like you’re at a place where people truly care , because they do . I have been here since before we opened [ in August 2021 ] , and from the beginning we have been intentional about hiring a warm , loving team of experienced and well - trained staff . These are people who have as much passion for working with seniors as I do . ” HarborChase of Princeton strives to make each resident’s time on campus intellectually , emotionally , and physically engaging . In many ways , HarborChase of Princeton resembles a RESIDENTS ENJOY PREMIUM AMENITIES resort — elegant and grand , yet not ostentatious . The setup and SUCH AS A FULL ? SERVICE SALON AND SPA , natural beauty remind Tracy of The Sagamore Resort , the storied A FITNESS CENTER , AND VALET SERVICES . hospitality landmark on the shore of Lake George . She often sees a distinct change in residents within a few days of coming to the community . “ The people who choose HarborChase on their own come here to live an adult life with great food and abundant choice , ” she adds . “ They want to live in a place where they can be sur - rounded by other intellectually curious adults . They want intelligent conversation , and they want to stay busy with activities and amenities they find interesting . We have lectures , poets , artists , book clubs , musicians , and a much higher level of programming than what you might find at the average assisted living . It’s like coming to a 55 - plus community because they are in charge . ” HarborChase of Princeton helps each resident lead a vibrant life in mind , body , and spirit . In addition to engaging on - campus programming , residents enjoy premium amenities such as a SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 13 ISSUE 8 24 |