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Assisted Living Communities in Manahawkin, New Jersey

Manahawkin serves as a gateway to Long Beach Island’s resort communities and covers just 2 square miles of land. This small community of 2,200 people, nearly 30% of whom are seniors, sits in Stafford Township and offers age-friendly services, such as reliable public transportation and a range of senior programs.

Several assisted living facilities reside in the Manahawkin region or nearby, providing flexible long-term care solutions to seniors who require daily assistance. Residents typically have comfortable housing and can participate in a variety of social and recreational activities weekly, and each person has their own service plan based on their needs and goals. On average, seniors in Manahawkin pay $5,807 per month for assisted living. Although this is well above the national norm of $4,500, it lines up with New Jersey’s average.

Through this guide, readers can learn more about assisted living services in Manahawkin, including the benefits and drawbacks of obtaining local care services and ways many seniors in this city pay for their care. The guide also lists some of the licensure rules all assisted living facilities in the state follow to ensure a consistent standard of care.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Manahawkin, assisted living facilities charge $5,807 per month for care. Although this is 29% higher than the national norm of $4,500, it aligns with New Jersey’s average and runs low compared to rates in other cities within the state. For example, rates in Vineland exceed Manahawkin’s norm by 10%, and in Ocean City, monthly rates are even higher at $7,490. In addition to this, Manahawkin may serve as a budget-friendly alternative to Trenton, where care costs exceed the local norm by 40%.

Manahawkin

$5,807

New Jersey

$5,807

United States

$4,500

Ocean City

$7,490

Vineland

$6,400

Trenton

$8,145

Paying for Assisted Living in Manahawkin

 

Manahawkin seniors pay $5,807 per month for assisted living.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Manahawkin

MLTSS (Managed Long-Term Service and Support) provides seniors in Manahawkin with financial support to pay health care and supportive services including assisted living. It is a managed care system under the Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver. The program utilizes New Jersey Family Care managed care organizations to promote efficiency and coordination of its services.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.

Financial Assistance in New Jersey

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities in Manahawkin charge $5,807 per month for housing and personal care services. This rate comes in well below the cost of nursing home care, which costs $9,125 and includes personal care, as well as medical services. However, seniors who opt for care in their own homes pay $5,529 for in-home care, which includes nonmedical services, such as companionship and light housekeeping, and $5,625 for home health care, which is for seniors who need limited skilled nursing services. Adult day health care facilities offer an even more affordable alternative, with clients paying $2,134 for personal care services and recreational activities in a community center.

In-Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,625

Adult Day Health Care

$2,134

Assisted Living Facility

$5,807

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Manahawkin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Atlantic City, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Manahawkin

Manahawkin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Manahawkin, please visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Manahawkin

The New Jersey Department of Health enforces rules for all assisted living facilities in the state, including communities in Manahawkin. These rules include minimum standards for housing, nutrition and medication services and staffing, as well as care planning and intake and discharge procedures. It also publishes information on residents’ rights related to access to care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Manahawkin

 

  • Manahawkin seniors aged 62 and over can deduct up to $75,000 in retirement income from their state income taxes, making New Jersey a relatively retiree-friendly state. Additionally, the state exempts Social Security benefits from taxation, which may make assisted living in Manahawkin more affordable for some seniors.

 

  • Despite its small size, Manahawkin houses the Southern Ocean Medical Center, a nationally recognized hospital that provides orthopedic services, pain management and heart care. The hospital also treats infectious diseases and has a team of primary care providers who offer routine services, supporting the health of local assisted living residents.

 

  • Overall, Manahawkin is a safe place to live, ranking in the nation’s top 33% of neighborhoods for safety. In addition to that, the local crime rate ranks lower than 58% of New Jersey communities, providing peace of mind to many seniors who choose local long-term care facilities.

 

  • While living costs in Manahawkin exceed national norms, the city is among the more budget-friendly options for seniors in New Jersey. On a 100-point index based on living costs nationwide, the city scores 111.9, running about eight points below the state norm. In general, residents pay less for transportation, utilities and miscellaneous expenses here than in a typical New Jersey city, and opting for assisted living may promote even greater cost savings on essentials.

 

  • Manahawkin’s weather is cool compared to most places in New Jersey, with daytime temperatures ranging from 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 84 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. The city gets 13 inches of snowfall over a 4-month period and 44 inches of rainfall annually. To help residents stay comfortable, many assisted living communities in Manahawkin have unit-controlled thermostats and indoor activities throughout the year.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Manahawkin

 

Manahawkin Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in New Jersey

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Reviewer#RD0618t

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Residence at Stafford

My mom is a resident at The Residence at Stafford. She's currently in the hospital, so she's not living there now, but I'm moving her from there because they do not specify what the levels of care...

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Assisted Living

Andrew

I visited this facility

Review of The Residence at Stafford

We went to look at The Residence at Stafford. The facility looked good. The staff was knowledgeable. The food didn't meet my father's expectations for taste and quantity. Everything was just very...

Provider response

Thanks for the review of our community! We are glad to hear you enjoyed meeting our associates and visiting The Residence at Stafford.

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Peggy

I visited this facility

Review of The Residence at Stafford

The Residence at Stafford was very well run and the residents looked well cared for. They had a lot of good scheduled activities for them. They had different people coming in and it was just a nice...

Provider response

Thank you for review, Peggy! We are happy to hear you had a positive experience on your tour.

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