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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merrygold, NJ

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Assisted living costs in Merrygold average about $5,877 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Merrygold. Our detailed directory has 160 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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 Terraces at Seacrest Village
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My mother, age 91, was well cared for. The facilities are comfortable and clean, and offer opportunities to socialize and participate in activities. Her visitors told me that they’d never seen such 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.
he Terraces at Seacrest Village assisted living residence is a brand-new state of the art, stunning residence which opened in June 2013. The Terraces is an award winning community, our unique delivery of service and care represents what we have learned is important to our clients and their...
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Photo of Spring Home at Galloway
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The nurse is great and very considerate of the residents. The activities director is wonderful and tries to get everyone involved. To be honest everyone from the front desk people the aids nursing staff are...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Spring Village affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted...
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A plus across all items. What we like the most about the community is their attentiveness to the client Every staff member I have had contact with is very positive and friendly
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.
Welcome to Ridgewood Senior Living at Historic Smithville. We are Atlantic County's newest assisted living community. We anticipate opening in early 2024 providing both assisted living and memory care options. Our sales office is open and ready to work with you. You can find us in Historic...
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It has a friendly atmosphere, the staff is very approachable and friendly, and supportive. Events are well planned and well executed. Looking forward to more.
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 Egg Harbor Townshiparea 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...
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Merrygold, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Merrygold is $5,877 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $5,515 per month.

Assisted living costs in Merrygold, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Merrygold, NJ
$5,877/mo
$6,782/mo

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

Merrygold, NJ
$5,877/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Merrygold, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,877/mo
$5,940/mo

Assisted living costs in Merrygold, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$7,725/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,290/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,950/mo

Senior living costs in Merrygold 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: Merrygold, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrygold, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$5,877/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,940/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,608/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Merrygold, NJ:$5,877/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Merrygold, NJ:$5,940/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Merrygold, NJ:$5,608/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Merrygold, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merrygold 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 Merrygold, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merrygold 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
Merrygold, NJ$5,277/mo$5,502/mo-4.1%
New Jersey$6,988/mo$6,693/mo+4.4%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Merrygold, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,277/mo
2023 average cost:$5,502/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$6,988/mo
2023 average cost:$6,693/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrygold, 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 Merrygold.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merrygold

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrygold

Pines Village in Whiting, NJ

5.0
We chose The Pines at Whiting for my mom with these priorities. Independent living 1. Cleanliness and level of general upkeep of the facility and apartments. Also we found local recommendations that it was a good facility. Also the setting - in the pine barrens my mom can drive and not be ...
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The Residence at Stafford in Manahawkin, NJ

5.0
From our experience the staff was great with the people, very dedicated, the place is very clean, the food was also very good with a good selection every day. There were many activities and also trips outside of the place. All the holidays are celebrated and family and friends are always ...
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Georgetown Commons in Whiting, NJ

4.0
When you have a new family you need to talk to them about how to interact with their loved one, and what to expect and how to handle the "I want to go home" statement. They didn't try to help us. The food looks nice and they have snacks all the time, I would say a four for the food. The shape of ...
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Merrygold assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrygold assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrygold, 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 Merrygold 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 Merrygold that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrygold, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrygold 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 Merrygold Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrygold, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrygold 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 Merrygold partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrygold, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrygold 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 Merrygold communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrygold, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrygold 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 Merrygold offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrygold, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrygold

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 Merrygold protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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