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Assisted living costs in Wading River average about $6,376 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 246 communities in Wading River. Our detailed directory has 5686 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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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.
Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...
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Although the level of care they provide is not quite adequate for my loved one (and we are looking in to other options), they do an excellent job here at the level they are able to provide for. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, The Triton House is a licensed NJ residence just one block from the beach! Walk on the boardwalk all year long and enjoy summer breezes on the spacious front porch. We are located in easy walking distance to town and the train. With a comfortable living room,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
Welcome to Ave Care,  a Comprehensive Personal Care Home and Residential care home.  Our services include 24/7  supervision, a supportive residential environment, and staff state-certified to address the needs of residents with compassion, expertise 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.
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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
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
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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.
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: 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.
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.
Photo of The Villages at Pine Valley
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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 Taylors Personal Care Home
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.
Photo of Broad Street Residence
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.
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, 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.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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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.
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 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
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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.
Photo of Accolades Senior Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Wading River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Wading River is $6,376 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $5,515 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wading River, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Wading River, NJ
$6,376/mo

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

Wading River, NJ
$6,376/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Wading River, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,376/mo
$6,383/mo

Assisted living costs in Wading River, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,507/mo
Studio
$6,474/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,478/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,081/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,715/mo

Senior living costs in Wading River 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: Wading River, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWading River, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Assisted Living$6,376/mo$7,288/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$6,383/mo$7,353/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$5,295/mo$6,334/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Wading River, NJ:$6,376/mo
New Jersey:$7,288/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Wading River, NJ:$6,383/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Wading River, NJ:$5,295/mo
New Jersey:$6,334/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wading River, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wading River 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
Wading River, NJ$6,716/mo$6,297/mo+6.6%
New Jersey$7,309/mo$6,905/mo+5.9%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Wading River, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,716/mo
2023 average cost:$6,297/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,309/mo
2023 average cost:$6,905/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wading River, NJ

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wading River

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wading River

The Terraces at Lawrence in Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0
I love the services that I get. Everyone is very kind. I've had nothing but great service I would absolutely recommend for people to come here.

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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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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. Residents and their families express gratitude for the friendly and supportive nature of the caregivers at Tylers Mill Senior Living, The Birches at Newtown, The Terraces at Lakewood, and Crescent Fiel ...
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Individualized care for unique needs. Several reviews highlight the accommodation of individual care plans to cater to residents' specific needs. For example, at Atria Lafayette Hill, staff members adjust to the needs of their residents and ensure that their care plans are effective and customized, making a positive difference in ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the regular and detailed conversations that staff members have with them about their loved ones' care. At Azalea of Cinnaminson, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually, to ensure everyone is info ...
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Attractive and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of private rooms and common areas. Residents of Sunrise of Wall, Sunrise of Jackson, and Brookdale Northampton mention the well-maintained and attractive living spaces, which contribute ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Activities are another key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Spring Oak at Forked River, Woodbury Mews, and Tylers Mill Senior Living. Entertainment, social events, gardening classes, and museum outings help residents ...
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Quality and attentive health care services. Residents and their families frequently mention the high-quality health care services at their communities. At Granville Place, Ciel of Washington Township, and Azalea of Cinnaminson, health care professionals are available on-site to address medical needs, providing peace of mind and ensu ...
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Wading River review score based on 1,200 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1200 reviews of 212 Wading River assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wading River 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

Wading River review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Wading River, NJ212 facilities
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Review subcategories for Wading River 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 1,200 reviews of 212 Wading River assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wading River 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.
Wading River, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Wading River assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wading River assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wading River, 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 Wading River 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 Wading River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wading River, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.8%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.4%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wading River 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 Wading River Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wading River, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.5%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wading River 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 Wading River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wading River, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.4%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wading River 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 Wading River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wading River, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.6%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
45.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wading River 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 Wading River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wading River, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.8%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.6%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.5%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.7%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
45.8%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.2%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wading River

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Azalea of Cinnaminson, Brandywine The Gables by Monarch and Brookdale Cape May are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wading River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 246 assisted living facilities near Wading River, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Wading River, New Jersey are Azalea of Cinnaminson, Brookdale Cape May and Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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