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The cost of independent living in Cedar Beach is about $6,097 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 257 options. Read 4968 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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Me and my loved one really likes this community. It is very beautiful and 2 stories. My loved one is very,very pleased here. The only ting that I would like to see is some sort of activities for the...
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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.
Family owned and operated for 21 years, we offer an experienced staff plus a history of rent increases that will comfort you. Prime 3 acre location near parks, churches, Spring Lake boardwalk and town shopping. No entrance fee, just an all-inclusive monthly payment that includes 3 meals a day,...
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: 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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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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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.
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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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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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, 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: 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
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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: 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
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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.
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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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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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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....
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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: 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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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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Cost of independent living in Cedar Beach, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Cedar Beach is $6,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $5,316 per month.

Independent living costs in Cedar Beach, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Cedar Beach, NJ
$6,097/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Beach, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Cedar Beach, NJ
$6,097/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Beach, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$6,415/mo
Independent Living
$6,097/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Beach, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,488/mo
Studio
$3,595/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,547/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,024/mo

Senior living costs in Cedar Beach 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: Cedar Beach, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCedar Beach, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,097/mo$6,180/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$6,374/mo$7,126/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$6,415/mo$7,185/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Cedar Beach, NJ:$6,097/mo
New Jersey:$6,180/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Cedar Beach, NJ:$6,374/mo
New Jersey:$7,126/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Cedar Beach, NJ:$6,415/mo
New Jersey:$7,185/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Cedar Beach, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cedar Beach 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 Cedar Beach, NJ

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cedar Beach 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
Cedar Beach, NJ$3,528/mo$3,292/mo+7.2%
New Jersey$4,109/mo$3,594/mo+14.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Cedar Beach, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,528/mo
2023 average cost:$3,292/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,109/mo
2023 average cost:$3,594/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
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 Cedar Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Cedar Beach

Brandywine Pennington by Monarch

5.0
My mother passed away at Brandywine last month. The decisions you are facing now about the care of a loved one are difficult and life-changing ones. It is with great gratitude that share my experiences with Brandywine at Pennington to assist you. This is the third review I have written over ...
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Friends Village, Styer Campus in Newtown, PA

4.2
We chose this facility because I thought it would fit my brother-in-laws personality better. He is in a community where there are 3 or 4 suites, almost like a motel set-up. He has a dog so he is able to go out the front or back door, its more private and personal. His cottage is good sized, it ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Improved COVID-19 protocols and safety measures. Several reviews from communities like Oxford Crossings mention the effective COVID-19 procedures implemented to ensure residents' safety, giving families peace of mind. The new management at Oxford Crossing has been praised for their quick response and adaptability.
Flexible care plans with personalized attention. At Oxford Enhanced Senior Living, some residents appreciate the tailored care plans offered, allowing residents to pay for specific services rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Staff members at The Villas of Manalapan have been commended for their willingness to accommodate individual ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews, including those from Cardinal Village, express the sense of belonging and friendliness that residents feel at their communities. Residents at Cardinal Village mention the extended family atmosphere and the helpfulness of both staff and fellow residents.
Thoughtfully renovated apartments with ample space. Reviews for The Havens highlight the updated living spaces, with many residents praising the recent renovations and the roomy layouts of their apartments. At The Terraces at Lakewood, the newly remodeled facilities have been a popular draw for new residents.
Variety of social activities for active residents. Communities such as The Terraces at Lakewood offer numerous activities for residents to engage in and socialize. From Mah-jongg games to holiday decorations, the staff at these communities create a vibrant and interactive living environment.
Proactive and responsive community staff. Reviews from communities like Seaton Voorhees and The Havens highlight the prompt and helpful nature of their staff members. Residents appreciate the responsiveness of staff to their requests and concerns, making for a smoother living experience.
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Cedar Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cedar Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cedar Beach, 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 Cedar Beach 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 Cedar Beach 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
43.6%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.3%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.6%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Cedar Beach 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 Cedar Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.9%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cedar Beach 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 Cedar Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.6%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
36%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brandywine The Gables by Monarch, Parkers Bend Retirement and Spring Village at Hammonton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cedar Beach, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 257 independent living facilities near Cedar Beach, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cedar Beach, New Jersey are Brandywine The Gables by Monarch, Parkers Bend Retirement and Spring Village at Hammonton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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