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Assisted living costs in Dover Forge average about $7,727 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 271 communities in Dover Forge. Our detailed directory has 7546 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Brick, Toms River and Jackson.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of The Avalon at Hillsborough
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When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at the...
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.
The Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Riverdale Terrace Waterfront Retirement Residence
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Rehabilitation Center at Hartwick @ Oak Tree is excellent, attentive, caring, professional, competent in every way.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Well known as a provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitation care, Hartwyck at Oak Tree is a unique facility that provides not only geriatric care, but also specialized care for residents who are ventilator-dependent or suffering from traumatic brain injury. Our staff is highly skilled in...
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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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I am thrilled that my parents moved here. There are activities galore and so many services, terrific ways to make friends, a wonderful rehab facility on site, a beautiful landscape and more. There always is...
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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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.
Twin Cedars is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Wenonah, New Jersey. The landscaped, tree-lined campus will have you feeling as if you are in a peaceful town in the country. Enjoy a serene fishing trip on Wenonah Lake, take a walk down the clean paths of the various parks...
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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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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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Photo of Eger Health Care and Rehab Ctr
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.
Photo of Christian Life Services
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.
Photo of Taylors Personal Care Home
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.
Photo of New Manor Personal Care Boarding Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Mermaid Manor Home For Adults
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Traditions Residential Health Care
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Traditions is a licensed 20 bed residential health care facility nestled in beautiful Hunterdon County. Surrounded by picturesque farmlands and yet minutes to major retail centers, you can either commune with nature or enjoy urban living. Experience the best of both worlds.
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. They are encouraging him to participate in some of the daily activities. He seems to like the food and...
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.
Photo of Divinity Manor
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.
Photo of Delaire Nursing and Convalescent Center
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.
Photo of Robinson Personal Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Dover Forge, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Dover Forge is $7,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGuire AFB, NJ with an average of $6,385 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dover Forge, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Dover Forge, NJ
$7,727/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Dover Forge, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,727/mo
$9,435/mo

Assisted living costs in Dover Forge, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,512/mo
Studio
$6,307/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,787/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,831/mo

Senior living costs in Dover Forge 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: Dover Forge, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDover Forge, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$7,727/mo$7,748/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$9,435/mo$9,376/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,148/mo$4,407/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dover Forge, NJ:$7,727/mo
New Jersey:$7,748/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dover Forge, NJ:$9,435/mo
New Jersey:$9,376/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dover Forge, NJ:$5,148/mo
New Jersey:$4,407/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dover Forge, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dover Forge 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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Assisted living cost trends in Dover Forge, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dover Forge 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dover Forge, NJ$7,593/mo$7,341/mo+3.4%
New Jersey$7,431/mo$7,121/mo+4.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Dover Forge, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,593/mo
2023 average cost:$7,341/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,431/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dover Forge, NJ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dover Forge.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dover Forge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dover Forge

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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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Cadbury at Cherryhill in Cherry Hill, NJ

5.0
Wonderful place to live this is a really great community with a very friendly and competent staff and the people that live here are all so nice. We have everything we need here we have in staff doctors and nurses and we get three meals a day and we have housekeeping and people to maintain our ...
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Dover Forge review score based on 1,466 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1466 reviews of 271 Dover Forge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dover Forge review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Dover Forge review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Dover Forge, NJ271 facilities
8.3
Middletown, NJ454 facilities
8.1
Evesham, NJ128 facilities

Review subcategories for Dover Forge assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,466 reviews of 271 Dover Forge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dover Forge resident and family assisted living 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.
Dover Forge, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.1
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Dover Forge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dover Forge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dover Forge, 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 Dover Forge assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dover Forge 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
69%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dover Forge assisted living

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 Dover Forge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dover Forge, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dover Forge assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dover Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dover Forge assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dover Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dover Forge assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dover Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover Forge, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
64.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
47.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dover Forge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dover Forge protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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