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Memory care in Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate is about $7,579 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 14 communities, read 255 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We are pleased with the care my brother is getting at Spring Oak. It includes weekly housekeeping and laundry as well as meals and medical care. I don't have an opinion about activities because my brother...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Spring Oak at Toms River is an assisted living community that is located in Toms River, New Jersey. We are located in a tranquil, lovely, exquisite and charming area that our residents adore to be around. When in this area you will quickly see that it's a great place to be around and it is...
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66 Floor plans available
9.5
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14 reviews
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It is always difficult to place a loved one in any kind of a facility. I have found that the staff here are genuinely concerned and involved with the residents. The healthcare is good, and staff try to keep...
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.
Located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway and close to the Jersey shore, Mira Vie Toms River provides a comfortable and relaxing environment for seniors to spend their golden years. We feel independence, socialization, and an active lifestyle are vital to wellness, so our residents can...
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9.3
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88 reviews
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They have and my neighbor moved in there as well thought a great experience with great socializing, meals, all utilities included, and transportation, if needed. Lots of entertainment, and since doing the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Leisure Park is a senior living community located in Ocean County, New Jersey offering a beautiful, newly renovated Independent Living and Assisted Living community common area and a new memory care neighborhood to provide an even further sense of community and comfort for residents in all stages...
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8.0
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The staff was fine and very nice at Magnolia Gardens. Communication with the family was good via phone and email. Mom was in hospice for the last 2 years and Medicaid since June and they did keep her in a...
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.
Magnolia Gardens is owned and operated by the Lapid Family. At the center of everything we do is one philosophy: 'Treat each client like they are a member of our family.' Our team is comprised of individuals who take our philosophy to heart. With our knowledge, experience, talent and motivation,...
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15 reviews
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15 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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So far, the facility and the workers are truly amazing. But, for the price our loved ones are paying to stay there, I think it's time to do something about the food, it is disgusting and presentation is not...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Memory Care Assisted Living program is designed to meet the needs of patients with memory impairment, Alzheimer's and dementia. It provides a comfortable, home-like setting, where patients receive the specialized care and attention they need to live with as much dignity and independence as...
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7.3
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11 reviews
7.3
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11 reviews
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My Dad has advanced Dementia and recently moved on to the Memory Care floor and the entire Spring Oak staff have been AMAZING! Their patience and dedication to helping my Dad through difficult times is all I...
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.
Spring Oak at Forked River is an affordable assisted living community conveniently located in Lanoka Harbor, Ocean County, New Jersey. Our comfortable community is close to abundant shopping and recreation, while providing a wide array of activities for residents to participate in on site. We...
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Mom has been at Alcoeur for several months now. The facility is immaculate. The staff is very friendly toward the residents and the visitors. They seem to really care about each individual. There are...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Alcoeur Gardens is the preferred alternative to institutional care for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia. Our residents enjoy the highest staff to resident ratio available, far exceeding that of our competitors.Our home environment creates a family atmosphere so...
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This is a clean, friendly and safe environment. There is trivia, music, and more activities for the residents to participate in. The staff are good at trying to engage the residents. They are easy to...
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.
Complete Care at the Havens provides assistance to seniors who have difficulty performing one or more every day activities such as bathing or toileting. Our helping hand allows them to regain normalcy without losing their sense of independence and self-esteem. The havens lovely one story...
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This community is well taken care of. There is no urine door when I visit which is fairly common in other places. I do not have anything negative to say. Staff are attentive and residents are smiling in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine at Toms River. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.
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I went to several seniors care homes, before I decided to bring my mom to The Bayville Manor. The Bayville Manor are honest and very reasonably priced. My bill is exactly what they said it would be. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...

Cost of memory care in Ocean Gate, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ocean Gate is $7,579 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $5,531 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ocean Gate, NJ vs. nearby cities

Ocean Gate, NJ
$7,579/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ocean Gate, NJ vs. the state and national average

Ocean Gate, NJ
$7,579/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ocean Gate vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$7,579/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ocean Gate, NJ by room type

Semi-Private
$5,434/mo
Studio
$6,319/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,657/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,700/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ocean Gate over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ocean Gate

Recent reviews for memory care in Ocean Gate

Alcoeur Gardens of Toms River

4.0
Alcoeur Gardens of [Removed] was a nice place for dad to stay for a brief respite stay. The staff was very attentive and caring to his needs. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The activities director was very young and hopefully, as she gains more experience they will have more ...
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Atria Tinton Falls

5.0
After visiting 9 different centers, Atria was the only place where I had a physical gut feeling that it was the right one. The location is bright, beautiful, the staff are very responsive, the food is restaurant-quality, everything was super clean and taken care of. The residents made it very ...
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The Residence at Stafford in Manahawkin, NJ

4.8
Though I am not retired, I often tell friends that I wouldn't mind living at Atria when I'm ready to because it is such a wonderful place. It's like living in an elegant hotel with high-end services! The building is beautiful and wonderfully decorated, the programs delightful, the food ...
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Ocean Gate review score based on 74 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 13 Ocean Gate memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ocean Gate 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

Ocean Gate review score compared against nearby cities

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Ocean Gate, NJ13 facilities
8.5
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8.5
Pine Beach, NJ16 facilities

Review subcategories for Ocean Gate 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 74 reviews of 13 Ocean Gate memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ocean Gate 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.
Ocean Gate, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Ocean Gate memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocean Gate memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocean Gate, 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 Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ocean Gate, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ocean Gate, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocean Gate, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocean Gate, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 memory care facilities near Ocean Gate, New Jersey. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Ocean Gate, New Jersey is Spring Oak of Toms River. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Ocean Gate, New Jersey typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ocean Gate, New Jersey, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ocean Gate, New Jersey, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Ocean Gate, New Jersey ranges from $750 to $99999. The average Memory Care cost in Ocean Gate, New Jersey is $7,579. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ocean Gate, New Jersey typically starts at $750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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