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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ocean City, NJ

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Assisted living costs in Ocean City average about $6,298 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 72 communities in Ocean City. Our detailed directory has 1716 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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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 Rio Grande 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, 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 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.
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...
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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.
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...
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
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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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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
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.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
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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, 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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Our family is here for your loved ones at the difficult times of their lives. Providing care for them is a family decision, and we understand that each person is different. At Golden Age Garden Senior Care Center, we work closely with families to help them through all available options.At Golden...
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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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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.
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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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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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 Ocean City, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ocean City is $6,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millville, NJ with an average of $5,479 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ocean City, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Ocean City, NJ
$6,298/mo
$6,256/mo

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

Ocean City, NJ
$6,298/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Ocean City, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,298/mo
$6,320/mo

Assisted living costs in Ocean City, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,801/mo
Studio
$6,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,498/mo

Senior living costs in Ocean City 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: Ocean City, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOcean City, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$6,298/mo$7,358/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,320/mo$7,423/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$5,585/mo$6,429/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Ocean City, NJ:$6,298/mo
New Jersey:$7,358/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Ocean City, NJ:$6,320/mo
New Jersey:$7,423/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Ocean City, NJ:$5,585/mo
New Jersey:$6,429/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ocean City, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ocean City 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.

Ocean City, NJNJ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Ocean City, NJ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ocean City 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ocean City, NJ$6,361/mo$5,905/mo+7.7%
New Jersey$7,315/mo$6,919/mo+5.7%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Ocean City, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,361/mo
2023 average cost:$5,905/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,315/mo
2023 average cost:$6,919/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ocean City, 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 Ocean City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ocean City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ocean City

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

United Methodist Communities Pitman

4.6
From the first step of the application process through admittance and residency, everyone that we have come in contact with at Pitman have been caring and gracious... Just nice people to deal with..

Spring Oak at Vineland

4.3
Very helpful staff and informative. It would be nice to see more employees on staff. They do seem to be stretched thin. Not sure that there are many activities going on in the memory care unit. This is just what I have observed from visits we have made.

Ocean City review score based on 346 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 346 reviews of 66 Ocean City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ocean City 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

Ocean City review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Ocean City, NJ66 facilities
8.8
Somers Point, NJ6 facilities
8.8
Longport, NJ6 facilities

Review subcategories for Ocean City 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 346 reviews of 66 Ocean City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ocean City 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
3.9
Friendliness
4.0
4.0
Care services
3.8
3.6
Staff
3.9
3.9
Meals & dining
3.5
3.5
Activities
3.7
3.5
Value for cost*
3.7
3.6
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Ocean City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocean City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocean City, 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 City 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 Ocean City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ocean City, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.2%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.1%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.8%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ocean City 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 Ocean City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ocean City, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.1%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ocean City 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 Ocean City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ocean City, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.5%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.8%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocean City 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 Ocean City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocean City, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.6%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocean City 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 Ocean City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocean City, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.9%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.2%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.1%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.1%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ocean City

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Village at Hammonton, Brookdale Cape May and Viva Senior Living at Cross Keys are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ocean City, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 72 assisted living facilities near Ocean City, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Ocean City, New Jersey is Spring Village at Hammonton. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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