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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Shade, NJ
The cost of independent living in Oak Shade is about $5,152 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 547 options. Read 8767 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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5.2
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21 reviews
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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1.0
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5 reviews
We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
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.
The Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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Dove's Haven to me is really like a boarding house. The staff is friendly and seem helpful. The environment is warm and comfortable. It is clean and well-kept. There are only five or six residents here, I...
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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7.0
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12 reviews
I would highly recommend The Chelsea. It was a very caring and capable facility. My mom had a lot of additional medical issues, and they were just on top of it at all times. And they were always fully 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.
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...
9.2
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13 reviews
The staff at Brandywine are very helpful when you need them. There was an incident with my laundry that was resolved immediately. I love going to happy hour and listening to the musicians that come to play...
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.
8.9
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29 reviews
Whenever I walk into Brandywine at Wall it always feels like a homey and welcoming place. Everyone I have encountered while visiting there is always so nice and willing to go above and beyond to make sure...
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.
Brandywine Senior Living at Wall offers a caring, home-like environment for seniors who need a helping hand with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, medication administration and more. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Professional staff is available...
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8.8
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7 reviews
An excellent sales person and the facility is beautiful. Pros- Great decor, a pool, doctors on site, a hair and nail salon too, a nice courtyard, and a walking path through the adjoining community are all...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
8.5
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12 reviews
This community is well taken care of. There is no urine door when I visit which is fairly common in other places. I do not have anything negative to say. Staff are attentive and residents are smiling in the...
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine at Toms River. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
8.2
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3 reviews
The whole staff is gracious. They make the visitors feel like they are at home as well. The cafe is neat and provides delicious coffee, tea, juices and snacks when visiting the residents there. Everyone...
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.
The Willows at Holmdel is an elegant assisted living community created with the needs of seniors in mind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a warm and caring place to call home. With just sixty apartments and a separate fourteen apartment community for those who...
8.0
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1 review
My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
8.5
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4 reviews
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
5.5
Review score
3 reviews
While the building may not be new and modern, it is in a beautiful, peaceful location with walking paths. When you’re looking for a place for your loved one, you are probably are more concerned about having...
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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The Lions Gate community has been a good fit for my loved one. He is receiving the care and attention he needs. The staff is very attentive and keep him safe. The place overall is very clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lions gate, a continuing care retirement community in affiliation with the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey for adults 62 and up. Our residents enjoy an active worry free lifestyle complete with spacious apartments, cottages and a remarkable variety of amenities and on site...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Oak Shade, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Oak Shade is $5,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford Lakes, NJ with an average of $4,295 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oak Shade, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oak Shade, NJ by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Oak Shade
Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Shade
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.
Silver Springs at East Norriton
5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing.
My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Welcoming and friendly staff. Throughout the reviews, the kindness and warmth of the staff stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills, several residents express appreciation for the long-term friendships they have formed with the community's caregivers.
Variety of engaging activities. Activities are another key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at various communities like Arbour Square and Fountain View at Logan Square. Movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more help residents stay engaged and active.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents consistently praise the quality of the food at their communities. At Silverwoods, for instance, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. The cleanliness and upkeep of the communities' facilities is frequently mentioned in reviews. For example, at Arbour Square, the renovated patio and dining room are appreciated by residents for their beauty and functionality.
Thoughtful communication with families and residents. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a common theme in the reviews. At Hudson Estates, for instance, the family is kept informed of their loved one's activities and needs through regular updates from the community director.
Diverse range of apartment sizes and layouts. The availability of a range of apartment sizes and layouts caters to various needs and preferences. In the reviews for Forwood Manor, for example, one resident appreciates the generously sized apartment and the convenience of having a patio door.
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Oak Shade independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Shade independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Shade, 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 Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade 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
34.8%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Shade, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Shade 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 Oak Shade offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.2%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
45.7%
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Arbour Square, The Terraces at Seacrest Village and Traditions of Cross Keys are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Shade, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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