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100 North County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister spent almost 2 years before her passing here at the orchards. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially in times of need. I wanted to thank the staff for their compassion and care during my sister's short stay with you fine ..."
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 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 MORE605 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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112 5th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
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127 7th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
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READ MORE1001 Route 70, Toms River, NJ 08755
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READ MORE1010 Route 70, Point Pleasant, NJ 08724
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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..."
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92 Stillwell Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Millennium Memory Care for my aunt because there were only fifteen people there, and it's like a house type of environment with five staff members, so it wasn't like a big institution. There's a lot of sunlight and it's only for people with ..."
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445 US-9, Manalapan, NJ 07726
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My experience was very nice. The rooms were also very nice. They seemed very upscale to me. They have short trips with the bus to take them to see different things that are happening in the area. They have doctors on-site. The staff seemed very socia..."
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70 Stockton Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I went on a tour of Seaton Ocean Grove for a friend. It has very nice rooms, very open, and is pleasant around the surroundings. They had good windows and good visibility. There is an ocean view. There is good space around where the tenants or people..."
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2600 Allaire Road, Wall, NJ 07719
4.6
(15 reviews)
"My mother moved into Sunrise of Wall. The experience has been very good. It's very clean, updated, and the staff is fantastic. She has no complaints about the food. They take them to the boardwalk, they take them shopping, they have independent exerc..."
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310 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe, NJ 08831
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The staff are very helpful - always willing to talk with me. They keep a close eye on Mom and know what she likes. The individual bedrooms are nice although they spend most of their time in the community livingroom/diningroom...."
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766 Broad St., Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Sunrise of Shrewsbury is a beautiful new facility. It's big and it's gorgeous. I wish I was 55, I would move in tomorrow. I loved it. While I was waiting to go in for a tour, I heard a sing-along going on in the background. I was sitting in front of ..."
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2018 Highway 35, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
4.6
(9 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Wellington Estates at Spring Lake. The grounds are beautiful. The staff is very warm and welcoming. There are lots of activities. It's perfect for my mom. I haven't tried the food, but my mom is very happy. I think it's about..."
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44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
4.5
(47 reviews)
"My father has lived here for two years. From day one, he was thriving (he moved to Atria after his wife of 61 years died, and it could have been a difficult transition but Atria staff made him feel at home immediately). My dad loves the activities—th..."
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289 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
4.5
(14 reviews)
"My father in law has been a resident at the Villas for over two years. During the past two years the amazing staff have embraced him like one of their own which as you can imagine takes tremendous amount of anxiety off a family. For a resident who i..."
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3A South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746
4.4
(25 reviews)
"The rooms are well-maintained and clean and comfortable. There is a wide variety of choices for food at every meal. Gabby and the entire staff are so incredibly kind and welcoming...."
READ MOREAssisted living in Trenton, the closest city to Ocean County seat Toms River, costs $7,478 per month. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this price is higher than the state average of $6,650. Assisted living in Ocean County is significantly more expensive than the national median price of $4,300 per month.
Within New Jersey, the Ocean County area has the highest assisted living prices. The lowest assisted living prices in the state can be found in Ocean City, which averages $4,945. This is a full $2,493 per month more expensive than assisted living in Ocean County. On the coast, Atlantic City has an average monthly cost of $5,790. Assisted living prices in Vineland fall closer to the state average, at $6,523. Across the Delaware Bay, assisted living in Dover, Delaware costs an average of $4,920. More affordable assisted living prices may be available in neighboring New York, where capital Albany averages $4,800. Major metropolis New York City is more expensive, with an average assisted living price of $5,991 per month.
Ocean County
$7,478
New Jersey
$6,650
The United States
$4,300
Albany, NY
$4,800
Dover, DE
$4,920
Ocean City
$4,945
Atlantic City
$5,790
New York City, NY
$5,991
Vineland
$6,523
Eligible seniors in New Jersey may apply for financial assistance for assisted living via New Jersey Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) waiver. New Jersey also offers a supplemental SSI payment to help cover assisted living costs.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean County Office for Senior Services | (732) 929-2091 | Located in Ocean County’s One-Stop Center for senior services, this Area Agency on Aging protects and supports aging adults with a range of policies and projects. This organization connects seniors with financial assistance for housing, health care, prescriptions and medical equipment such as hearing aids. Elders can also access a resource center with trusted social services, and the county’s Ocean Ride program helps seniors get to medical appointments. |
| Toms River Senior Services | (732) 341-1000 | The township of Toms River operates a Senior Outreach Center open to adults throughout the area. Here, seniors 60 and up can participate in exercise classes, games and hobby clubs. This senior center also offers social activities such as holiday celebrations, luncheons and movie nights. An outreach program helps elders find and apply for financial assistance programs. |
| Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau | (732) 929-2096 | Ocean County veterans can get help determining their eligibility for a variety of financial aid programs. Service officers can also help veterans submit and track claims and appeals. This organization also offers outreach services like holiday gift and food giveaways for veterans and their families. Service members can get connected to mental health and medical services through the federal VA health care system. |
| Ocean County Connection | (732) 288-7777 | At the County Connection office, seniors and veterans can access health screenings, employment placement and notary services. This organization also provides information and assistance on consumer issues, senior safety and Social Security access. Transportation can be arranged to and from the center, and the Mobile Connection travels to provide services to seniors across the county. |
| Legal Services of New Jersey | (732) 608-7794 | Seniors and veterans can get pro-bono legal assistance with cases related to health care and insurance access, consumer protection and abuse prevention. Elders can also get help settling tax and medical bill disputes. This organization also has a free self-help resource and information center. |
Ocean County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in New Jersey are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in New Jersey page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Bremen
3.0
Review of Mira Vie at Brick
Under the new ownership there is no one beyond the staff onsite. Two months after mom moved in they raised her room fee 8%. This was a shock and completely misleading as the staff knew that the...
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
Rhoda
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Jackson
The rooms are quite nice and kept very clean. The nursing staff was always attentive to any issues and contacted me on a regular basis regarding issues with my mother. All the staff members from...
Provider response
Hi Rhoda, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Jackson and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous...
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