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The cost of independent living in Monmouth County is about $6,426 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 821 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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We all felt welcome and at home the first time we walked into The Villas. The staff is friendly and attentive and the my dad says the food is, "Delicious!" The only thing better would be having my mom around...
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.
The Villas of Holmdel, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family, offers a level of amenities, residence choices and care options that exceeds the everyday.As the destination for resort-style retirement living, The Villas of Holmdel offers modern spaces and contemporary finishes, combined...
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99 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.9
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41 reviews
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I find that everyone try's to make us comfortable, happy and at ease. Some go out of there way to help and take care of you. Most have a pleasant personality.
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.
At Brandywine The Gables, life unfolds just minutes from the shore, where ocean breezes and heartfelt care create a truly rejuvenating lifestyle. Located in the friendly Jersey Shore town of Brick, our community offers the perfect blend of comfort, connection, and peace of mind—surrounded by...
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44 Floor plans available
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The facility is a good stepping stone between standard assisted living and a nursing home. The care takers definitely keep a closer watch on their residents compared to other facilities where someone can...
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.
Popular Activities:FOX led physical therapy exercise classes held twice a week along with Sing Fit exercise essential programs, weekly Shabbat services every Friday afternoon led by visiting Rabbi, weekly Poker games, quarterly "Bingo Funny Money" store, baking/food prep programs, bi weekly lunch...
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I stayed there for one month. Eàch category is a FIVE PLUS. The staff who helped me daily, physical therapists who helped me several times a week and the food. The atmosphere was positive.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Sunrise of Lincroft, where we currently have limited suites available in our Memory Care and Assisted Living neighborhoods. Nestled just 1.5 miles off Exit 109 of the Garden State Parkway, our community boasts a tranquil and residential atmosphere that sets us apart.To truly understand...
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66 Floor plans available
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Contracting with Atria was a wonderful experience. If all went smoothly and the management/sales team was very supportive and responsive. Unfortunately my mother passed away a week before she was going to...
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.
Conveniently located near the beaches, boardwalk and shops of the Jersey Shore and major highways, Atria Tinton Falls has served Monmouth County families for 20 years. This vibrant community is designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater...
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Absolutely recommend. We are very happy and satisfied with our dad's care. Presentation by [name removed] was impressive as well as the property.
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.
Tucked into the heart of Monmouth County, Brandywine Howell offers small-town charm paired with every modern comfort. Ideally located just off Route 9, our community places residents close to everything they love—whether it’s shopping at Freehold Raceway Mall, enjoying the energy of downtown...
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What we like the most about the Mira Vie Manalapan community is that the care staff was great. But very hard to reach admin for various things including billing , maintenance issues - broken a/c etc went on...
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.
Mira Vie Manalapan offers the very best of town and country assisted living.Located in the beautiful town of Manalapan, Monmouth County, fine shopping and dining are literally at our front door, surrounded by beautiful views of peaceful countryside and farmland. Step outside and relax under our...
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Words cannot express our gratitude to SLR for all they did for my Dad and our family. Though Dad’s stay was short, everyone was kind, friendly and welcoming. The facility itself was clean and well run. In...
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.
A life of sophistication awaits at Senior Living Residences Marlboro. Located just minutes from Route 9 and Route 18, our community has easy access to many local amenities including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Our elegantly decorated community boasts a movie theater,...
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Monmouth housing give my mom a safe, healthy living and caring place. They all learned her individual personality activities and treated her arts respect while allowing for her personality to thieve for this...
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.
Monmouth Crossing is owned and operated by CentraState Healthcare System, a not-for-profit member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Network, an established health care provider that offers comprehensive acute care, physician, and community services. Monmouth Crossing's studio, one-bedroom and...
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I like the availability of the personnel and the question answering. The food can use improvement. Yes, we would recommend Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Arbor Terrace Shrewsbury provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Tinton Falls, New Jersey area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized...
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Photo of Sunrise of Shrewsbury
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My mom and dad got a 2 bedroom on the Reminiscence (memory care) floor. He does not have memory issues. So I was very pleased that this was an option for them. Dad now has a full time set of care givers for...
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.
Located in the beautiful Borough of Shrewsbury and within easy reach of New York City, Sunrise of Shrewsbury provides the very best in personalized care and services—including assisted living and memory care—to seniors in elegant surroundings. Our community is conveniently situated on Route 35...
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Photo of The Villas of Manalapan
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The entire nursing staff is fantastic. The physical therapy and occupational therapy did the job ! Daddy was able to move out and continue his life. The staff from the kitchen is warm and loving. I don’t...
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.
The Villas is a boutique, luxury senior living community located in Manalapan, New Jersey that is uniquely focused on healthy living, flexible living options and highly coordinated care. The Villas has truly redefined the retirement experience.The Villas offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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What we like the most about Springpoint Living at Manalapan is that they pay attention to detail. The focus is on the residents comfort and care. An excellent facility. It is expensive but you get what you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to a bright new day in assisted living and memory care.Springpoint Living at Manalapan is where older adults will find person-centered living that enriches each day, celebrates shared experiences, and fosters friendships.When your loved one needs help with activities of daily living, or...
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Photo of Brandywine Governor's Crossing by Monarch
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1818 Floor plans available
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They have been nothing but amazing. Mom loves it there. Beautiful rooms, excellent nursing and administrative staff. Food good, they are always having little meetings with residents to get feedback and...
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.
Imagine a place where each morning brings a warm welcome, and every detail is designed for ease, comfort, and joy. At Brandywine Governor’s Crossing, nestled on the edge of Englishtown, vibrant days and meaningful connections come naturally—surrounded by charm, convenience, and a true sense of...
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I took my father for lunch and he liked it.. The villa's in Holmdel left us cold - too big. The Atria in Tinton Falls seemed just a little tired. So it seemed like a good fit. Also the location is between my...
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.
Located in vibrant Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, The Chelsea At Shrewsbury offers personalized Assisted Living in studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. Our Country Cottage provides a safe, pleasant and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments. Our...
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff takes care of my dad, and that's all that matters. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Harmony Village at Care-One Jackson Memory Care Assisted Living accommodates 104 residents in studio apartments specifically designed for individuals that have memory impairments but may also need behavioral management and or medical care. Harmony Village has nurses on staff 24 hours a day as...
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My dad is enjoying having a shared living space/ roommate. It has made it more affordable and enjoyable. We also needed a fast move in and they worked with us and helped make it happen even though his room...
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.
Tucked beneath tall oaks and bordered by winding paths, Bella Terra by Monarch offers a refreshing take on senior living in the heart of Jackson Township, NJ. Just minutes from championship golf courses and the Jersey Shore, this peaceful, tree-lined setting combines the best of small-town charm...
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Overall it is good. Room size is great. Activities and family activities are great. Housekeeping is fair and laundry is poor. Communication with family and non-medical concerns (environment, etc) is poor....
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.
Our beautifully designed assisted living community features a Main Street with 'shops' and adjoining 'neighborhoods'. Comprehensive services include meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and daily activities. Along with spacious, conformable living quarters, we feature numerous indoor and...
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My mother moved into Sunrise as she had just become a widow and has dementia. I needed her near me but also needed her cared for. I couldn’t be happier with our decision! My mom is SO happy and is busy all...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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My question mark for quality if care is because she hasn't needed any personal additional care beyond housekeeping. Medium score on admin is because there has been a massive turnover in admin personnel since...
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.
Mattison Crossing, an assisted living community, provides a full range of services that promote the optimum level of comfort, security and a home like environment. Mattison Crossing offers a variety of apartments to fit your individual lifestyle. All apartments are equipped with sprinklers and...
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My Mom moved into Seabrook 10 years ago. She's been in Renaissance Gardens for a few years now, living first in on assisted living floor and now on a higher care floor. My family and I visit quite...
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.
At Seabrook, you’ll easily find everything you need to stay happy, healthy, and engaged in your vibrant retirement!Take advantage of our extensive collection of amenities, restaurants, clubs, services, and activities—all available right on campus. Without any home maintenance, you’ll have plenty...
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We moved our 88-year-old mother into Brandywine at the Sycamore in September. Out of all the interviews and virtual tours conducted, Brandywine gave us the best first impression. They were the most...
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.
At Brandywine The Sycamore by Monarch, every day is a perfect balance of comfort, connection, and personalized care—all set against the timeless charm of historic Shrewsbury. Just minutes from Monmouth Beach and the vibrant arts, dining, and shopping scene of downtown Red Bank, our community...
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The staff is very warm; the meals are wonderful. I do think it was not a great fit for my Dad, who really needed more intensive medical care than the staff was used to providing. The staff here is wonderful....
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.
Mira Vie Tinton FallsMira Vie Tinton Falls provides seniors with an assisted living community to call home in a great, suburban location. Tinton Falls, New Jersey is a part of Monmouth County, and it provides residents and guest with a beautiful place to visit and call home. Those who are guests...
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We think they have done very well with the meals and dining service. We appreciate their attention to detail, they make sure our loved one is well taken care of. They check on her constantly and really take...
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.
Atrium Senior Living is an assisted living community in the close-knit suburban area of Matawan, New Jersey. This quiet, charming area is comprised of two large lakes, acres of lush green grass and trees, and a variety of outdoor activities to keep our residents happy and healthy.The peaceful...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Monmouth County, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Monmouth County is $6,426 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Little Silver, NJ with an average of $6,153 per month.

Independent living costs in Monmouth County, NJ, vs. nearby counties

Monmouth County, NJ
$6,426/mo

Independent living costs in Monmouth County, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Monmouth County, NJ
$6,426/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Monmouth County, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,566/mo
Independent Living
$6,426/mo

Independent living costs in Monmouth County, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,985/mo
Studio
$7,290/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,726/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,659/mo

Senior living costs in Monmouth County 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: Monmouth County, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonmouth County, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,426/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,564/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,566/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Monmouth County, NJ:$6,426/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Monmouth County, NJ:$7,564/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Monmouth County, NJ:$7,566/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Monmouth County, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monmouth County 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
Monmouth County, NJ$3,811/mo$3,405/mo+11.9%
New Jersey$3,405/mo$3,220/mo+5.7%
National$3,166/mo$3,004/mo+5.4%
Monmouth County, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,811/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$3,405/mo
2023 average cost:$3,220/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Monmouth County

Recent reviews for independent living in Monmouth County

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

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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Rose Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsville, NJ

5.0
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.

Monmouth County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monmouth County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monmouth County, 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 Monmouth County 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 Monmouth County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monmouth County, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Monmouth County 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 Monmouth County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monmouth County, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monmouth County 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 Monmouth County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monmouth County, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Villas of Holmdel, Brandywine The Gables by Monarch and Sunrise of Marlboro are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monmouth County, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Monmouth County, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Monmouth County, New Jersey are The Villas of Holmdel, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Spring Oak of Toms River. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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