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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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1935 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
4.1
(9 reviews)
"Magnolia Gardens was very luxurious-looking. The decor was definitely upscale. The room was really nice. The person who took me around was really nice, too. The community area seemed smaller. The only reason why we didn't take it mostly was because m..."
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75 Old Toms River Road , Brick, NJ 08723
4.0
(7 reviews)
"My mother has been at Shorrock Gardens since September. She is doing better there than in the two ther places before she came here. She gets everything she needs and her health has gotten so much better…Excellent staff and friendly management. Tha..."
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1700 Rt. 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08757
4.0
(19 reviews)
"I toured Silverwoods. They have a pool. They have a gym. They have three course menus for dinner. Everything's brand new and has a party crowd atmosphere...."
READ MORE1931 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ 08755
4.0
(3 reviews)
"hello, recently i put my mother in this awsome senior home. at first i was not really sure about doing this, but after they gave me a tour i wanted to live here. the staff is very nice and and helpful. the place itself seems safe and comfortable. ..."
READ MORE1351 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
3.3
(10 reviews)
"Bey Lea Rehabilitation is one of the best around for aging men and women. The rooms are efficient and very clean! They do exactly what they were meant to do....rest and sleep. My mother is in rehab here and she thinks the food is great, She tells ..."
READ MORE1515 Hulse Rd, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
3.0
(6 reviews)
"Staff is very caring and pleasant. They took amazing care of my Dad while he was there for a lenthy rehabilitation stay, and was very helpful even with after care when he went home. I felt very comfortable with my Dad here, knowing he was safe and in..."
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527 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
2.5
(12 reviews)
"My aunt was at the facility for 2 weeks following a brief hospital stay. We couldn’t have been happier with the care she received! Therapy department is excellent and she quickly made progress. Social worker is very easy to reach and follows up quic..."
READ MORE1001 Route 70, Toms River, NJ 08755
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READ MORE4 6 No Vermont Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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READ MORE301 Atlantic Ave # 1, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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112 5th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
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107 Manchester Avenue, Forked River, NJ 08731
"Golden Age Care Center is a beautiful brand new senior home located in Burlington, Monmouth, Ocean counties. We provide very personalized se..."
READ MORE75 Old Toms River Rd , Brick, NJ 08723
"Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens, located in Brick, NJ, offers a wide range of care types to meet the diverse needs of its residents. These..."
READ MORE637 Doughty Rd, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
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READ MORE127 7th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
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READ MORE501 Atlantic Ave, Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
"Harbor Hall is situated in central Egg Harbor, NJ, where seniors can reap the benefits of living near a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants ..."
READ MORE1010 Route 70, Point Pleasant, NJ 08724
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READ MOREIn 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
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Manahawkin seniors pay $5,807 per month for assisted living.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page.
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.
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.
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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
Reviewer#RD0618t
3.0
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...
Assisted Living
Andrew
4.0
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.
Assisted Living
Peggy
4.0
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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