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The cost of independent living in Pine Beach is about $6,977 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 323 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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Photo of Brandywine The Gables by Monarch
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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
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.
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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9.8
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95 reviews
9.8
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95 reviews
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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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9.5
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75 reviews
9.5
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75 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Nice facility, clean, well-maintained, great staff and very. Ice programming for residents. Would definitely recommend to others.
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.
Spring Oak at Toms River is an assisted living community that is located in Toms River, New Jersey. We are located in a tranquil, lovely, exquisite and charming area that our residents adore to be around. When in this area you will quickly see that it's a great place to be around and it is...
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9.3
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38 reviews
9.3
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38 reviews
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The care services, meals and dining and activities do not apply because I am in independent living so I cook for myself; I don't participate in activities and no one is giving me quality of care. I am...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Silverwoods you'll have all the features and services you'll need to enjoy the independent lifestyle you deserve. With no entry or endowment fees, one low monthly fee covers all of the following: Silverwoods offers ground-level apartments featuring ...Choice of five different floor...
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Photo of Mira Vie Toms River
1515 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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18 reviews
9.3
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18 reviews
5 star
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The staff is friendly and attentive. Food is very good and plentiful. The facility is always kept clean and neat. They keep a close eye on the medications. There is always some type of entertainment or...
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 at Toms River is a premier Senior Living community set amidst lush, tree-lined surroundings in Ocean County, New Jersey. Conveniently situated on Silverton Road near the Garden State Parkway, our community offers a warm and welcoming environment with a variety of services including...
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1919 Photos available
9.1
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106 reviews
9.1
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106 reviews
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A few things that stood out the most - It's clean the food is alright and could be better. The staff is sweet. I would absolutely recommend this community to others who are currently searching.
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.
Leisure Park is a senior living community located in Ocean County, New Jersey offering a beautiful, newly renovated Independent Living and Assisted Living community common area and a new memory care neighborhood to provide an even further sense of community and comfort for residents in all stages...
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Photo of Brandywine Toms River by Monarch
99 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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They are friendly, attentive, caring. They know everyone by their first names. This is a wonderful community with very nice amenities. We believe we made the best choice for mom. The best part is knowing mom...
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.
Brandywine Toms River invites you to embrace each day with ocean air in your lungs and peace of mind in your heart. Here on the Jersey Shore, life feels relaxed yet vibrant—where neighbors become friends, and every moment carries the ease of coastal living.Our community offers assisted living,...
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44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.9
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5 reviews
8.9
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5 reviews
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The staff are great and willing to help with anything! They have different apartment sizes for different prices. I would recommend Harrogate to others looking.
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.
This is a CCRC community meaning they are a "buy in" community. The buy in is dependent upon the size of apartment they choose as well as the type of contract the individual signs with Harrogate. Lowest is $57,000 and can go up to $532,000.
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8.7
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15 reviews
8.7
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15 reviews
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I'm generally pleased with Spring oaks but there have been a few bumps in the road. His USB-C cube was stolen (replaced by staff). Crazy, but a pkg of picture hanging hooks were stolen. B4 he got there, I...
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.
Spring Oak at Forked River is an affordable assisted living community conveniently located in Lanoka Harbor, Ocean County, New Jersey. Our comfortable community is close to abundant shopping and recreation, while providing a wide array of activities for residents to participate in on site. We...
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This is a clean, friendly and safe environment. There is trivia, music, and more activities for the residents to participate in. The staff are good at trying to engage the residents. They are easy to...
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.
Complete Care at the Havens provides assistance to seniors who have difficulty performing one or more every day activities such as bathing or toileting. Our helping hand allows them to regain normalcy without losing their sense of independence and self-esteem. The havens lovely one story...
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The staff was fine and very nice at Magnolia Gardens. Communication with the family was good via phone and email. Mom was in hospice for the last 2 years and Medicaid since June and they did keep her in a...
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.
Magnolia Gardens is owned and operated by the Lapid Family. At the center of everything we do is one philosophy: 'Treat each client like they are a member of our family.' Our team is comprised of individuals who take our philosophy to heart. With our knowledge, experience, talent and motivation,...
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i just think it's been a socially great place for my mom at this community. She enjoys her meals and can choose from 3 different restaurants. They also provide substitutions and alternative meals. My mom is...
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 goal at The Pines at Whiting, NJ is to help you live a longer, healthier and happier life, as independently as possible—even if your health needs change. One important difference about our community: We are a full service community (CCRC)—with independent living, skilled nursing, short and...
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My parents seem to be happy at Georgetown Commons. They are happy with the food. The staff members are attentive. My parents have no complaints. They are not the most expensive facility but it is still very...
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.
Georgetown Assisted Living at The Pines at Whiting, NJ: A neighborhood approach with 24-hour care The Pines at Whiting, NJ offers the area's only true, licensed Assisted Living options with 24-hour care. We take a 'Neighborhood Approach' to Assisted Living. We match you or your loved one with a...
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I went to several seniors care homes, before I decided to bring my mom to The Bayville Manor. The Bayville Manor are honest and very reasonably priced. My bill is exactly what they said it would be. They...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Dover Woods Health Care Center is a residential health care facility located in Toms River, with an admissions policy for anyone over 18 years of age with physical and/or mental disabilities. Dover Woods Health Care Center is in a modern building with a full choice of room arrangements, catering...

Cost of independent living in Pine Beach, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Pine Beach is $6,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $4,834 per month.

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

Pine Beach, NJ
$6,977/mo
$6,880/mo

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

Pine Beach, NJ
$6,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$7,960/mo
Independent Living
$6,977/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,393/mo
Studio
$5,148/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,088/mo

Senior living costs in Pine 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: Pine Beach, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typePine Beach, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Independent Living$6,977/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$7,894/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,960/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Pine Beach, NJ:$6,977/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Pine Beach, NJ:$7,894/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Pine Beach, NJ:$7,960/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Pine Beach, NJ, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pine 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
Pine Beach, NJ$3,136/mo$2,938/mo+6.7%
New Jersey$4,041/mo$3,405/mo+18.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pine Beach, NJ
2024 average cost:$3,136/mo
2023 average cost:$2,938/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$4,041/mo
2023 average cost:$3,405/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Pine Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Pine Beach

Spring Oak of Toms River

4.8
Everyone is friendly and helpful. For the food, I do think that they could maybe have a few more choices for the residents to choose from each day. I would absolutely recommend Spring Oak of Toms River.

Mattison Crossing in Freehold, NJ

5.0
[name removed] and the Team have done a fantastic job caring for our dad with dementia. Another level of care like we had not previously seen. The staff truly shows care for the patient. The facility is resort-like. Highly recommended.

Pines Village in Whiting, NJ

5.0
We chose The Pines at Whiting for my mom with these priorities. Independent living 1. Cleanliness and level of general upkeep of the facility and apartments. Also we found local recommendations that it was a good facility. Also the setting - in the pine barrens my mom can drive and not be ...
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Pine Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pine Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pine 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 Pine 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 Pine Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pine Beach, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pine 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 Pine Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pine Beach, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pine 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 Pine Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pine Beach, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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Brandywine The Gables by Monarch, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Spring Oak of Toms River are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pine Beach, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Pine Beach, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pine Beach, New Jersey are 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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