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Memory care in Cape May offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Cape May is about $6,176 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 634 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Millvillearea with afordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Noble Senior Living at Bridgeton Essentia Neighborhood distinctive Program is tailored to the individual needs of our residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related concerns.Our staff are trained specialists continuously educated and experienced in providing the highest level of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Hammontonarea with affordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...

Cost of memory care in Cape May, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cape May is $6,176 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millville, NJ with an average of $5,404 per month.

Memory care costs in Cape May, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Cape May, NJ
$6,176/mo

Memory care costs in Cape May, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Cape May, NJ
$6,176/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Cape May, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,176/mo

Memory care costs in Cape May, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,742/mo
Studio
$6,923/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,509/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,936/mo

Senior living costs in Cape May vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cape May, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCape May, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$6,176/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,908/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$5,412/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Cape May, NJ:$6,176/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Cape May, NJ:$5,908/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Cape May, NJ:$5,412/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Cape May, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cape May and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Cape May, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cape May have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cape May, NJ$8,026/mo$5,956/mo+34.8%
New Jersey$8,685/mo$8,151/mo+6.6%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Cape May, NJ
2024 average cost:$8,026/mo
2023 average cost:$5,956/mo
Percent change:+34.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,685/mo
2023 average cost:$8,151/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cape May

Recent reviews for memory care in Cape May

Maurice House in Millville, NJ

5.0
My mom loves her "apartment " I wish the communication was better from the administration. No part is covered by insurance so all expenses are out of pocket

Spring Oak at Vineland

5.0
I have had several personal friends and family members have placement with Spring Oak and luckily they recently opened Sunbridge where they provide Alzheimer's Care and my Uncle was in need of a secure community but there was nothing local until now. We have been very happy as always with their ...
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Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

4.1
We chose Gull Creek because of the genuine friendliness of the everybody that we interacted with. They just revamped most of the administrative staff members, but as far as the everyday staff, they are great. The rooms sizes are adequate for what the needs are. I would love to see them take the ...
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Cape May review score based on 211 family reviews

8.7
Review score36 facilities211 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 211 reviews of 36 Cape May memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cape May review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cape May review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Cape May, NJ36 facilities
8.3
West Cape May, NJ40 facilities
8.6
Cape May Point, NJ39 facilities

Review subcategories for Cape May memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 211 reviews of 36 Cape May memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cape May resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cape May, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Cape May memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cape May memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cape May, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cape May memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Cape May that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cape May, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cape May memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cape May Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cape May, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cape May memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cape May partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cape May, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cape May memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cape May communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cape May, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cape May memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Cape May offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cape May, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Cape May

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Cape May protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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