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The cost of independent living in Barnegat Bay is about $6,054 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 232 options. Read 4388 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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My loved one lived here for quite a while, before her care needs necessitated a move. And we were so sad she had to move, this is a wonderful wonderful place! It's a beautiful building, and the location is...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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...
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: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls. Our newly-constructed residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel. Understanding that your loved one is aging can be tough. During this time, a lot of thoughts can come to mind, ranging from quality of life...
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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: Independent Living
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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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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
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.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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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.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.
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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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I am very happy that my father is very happy at this community. The staff are very happy and caring. The staff are very happy. and have a positiive. the community is clean. My father is happy with the meals...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gregory School Apartments is a 62 and older, affordable senior housing community located in the beach-side city of Long Branch, Monmouth County, NJ. The community itself is located in the heart of the city and is a renovated historical building. Long Branch is known as being a beach side resort...
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We sold our home after 42 year of memories. We had no idea if we could adjust to a Active Senior Community, but after four months we are both convinced this was the right move. The apartment is very large...
Provides: Independent Living
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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, 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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It has been a very positive experience for us at this community. Everyone here are very nice and caring, The residents were very welcoming and friendly. You really get the sense of a great community here....
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Waterside Villas, an apartment community for adults 55+, is located in Monroe Township, an area that is fast becoming one of New Jersey's best places to live because of its small town warmth and big city appeal. Waterside Villas features 99 well-appointed apartments that have been designed to...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Springside School ApartmentsSpringside School Apartments is a senior housing property located in Burlington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The gorgeous apartments have been completely renovated to protect the integrity of the old school building, while providing a safe and comfortable...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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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, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Barnegat Bay, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Barnegat Bay is $6,054 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Egg Harbor City, NJ with an average of $4,952 per month.

Independent living costs in Barnegat Bay, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Barnegat Bay, NJ
$6,054/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Bay, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Barnegat Bay, NJ
$6,054/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Bay, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,098/mo
Independent Living
$6,054/mo

Independent living costs in Barnegat Bay, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,642/mo
Studio
$6,747/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,766/mo

Senior living costs in Barnegat Bay 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: Barnegat Bay, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarnegat Bay, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,054/mo$6,367/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$7,086/mo$7,291/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$7,098/mo$7,356/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Barnegat Bay, NJ:$6,054/mo
New Jersey:$6,367/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Barnegat Bay, NJ:$7,086/mo
New Jersey:$7,291/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Barnegat Bay, NJ:$7,098/mo
New Jersey:$7,356/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Barnegat Bay, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barnegat Bay 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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Independent living cost trends in Barnegat Bay, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barnegat Bay 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barnegat Bay, NJ$3,580/mo$3,329/mo+7.5%
New Jersey$4,082/mo$3,520/mo+16.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Barnegat Bay, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,580/mo
2023 average cost:$3,329/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,082/mo
2023 average cost:$3,520/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Barnegat Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in Barnegat Bay

Sunrise of Lincroft

5.0
My mother has flourished at Sunrise of Lincroft. Her health and personal needs are provided for by a caring and kind staff and she can participate in a variety of activities that interest her and the other residents. The facility has a cozy home-like atmosphere. My mother is seen regularly by ...
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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

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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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Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

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We had a good tour experience with Rose Hill Assited Living. They were a second floor only full care facility. No access to outside unless family takes them out. They were all very friendly people, but we just liked the layout of a different facility better for our loved ones needs.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Improved dining experiences. Residents at various communities, such as Seaton Voorhees, Oxford Enhanced Senior Living, and Spring Oak of Toms River, have expressed a desire for better food quality and variety in their meals. Some communities, like Silverwoods and The Havens, have made significant improvements to the ...
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Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Throughout the reviews, the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff and residents at different communities, like Cardinal Village, Monarch Bella Terra, and The Terraces at Lakewood, stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Families and residents alike comment ...
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Access to a variety of activities. Reviews for communities like Seaton Voorhees, The Terraces at Lakewood, and Oxford Enhanced Senior Living, mention the wide range of activities offered to residents, which help them stay engaged and active. From fitness classes to social events and outings, there's always something for eve ...
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Safe and clean living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of communities is a common theme in reviews, with residents expressing appreciation for the pristine living spaces at places like The Terraces at Lakewood, Silverwoods and The Havens, and Oxford Crossings. The focus on maintaining a safe and healthy environment e ...
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Supportive and accommodating staff. Numerous reviews praise the helpfulness and kindness of staff members at various communities, such as Parkers Bend Retirement, The Terraces at Lakewood, and Seaton Voorhees. The staff goes above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and at ease, providing support and addressing con ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is crucial for maintaining satisfaction and trust. Communities, like Parkers Bend Retirement, Monarch Bella Terra, and Juniper Village at Bucks County, have implemented regular meetings and open lines of communication to keep lo ...
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Barnegat Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnegat Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnegat Bay, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barnegat Bay independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barnegat Bay 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
44.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnegat Bay independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barnegat Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnegat Bay independent 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 independent living communities in Barnegat Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.8%
46.5%
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