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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Toms River, NJ
The cost of independent living in South Toms River is about $6,821 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 310 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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9.3
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Since I live 6 hours away from my brother, it's reassuring that I can get it touch with staff and they'll go and check on him and keep me informed.
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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We are pleased with the care my brother is getting at Spring Oak. It includes weekly housekeeping and laundry as well as meals and medical care. I don't have an opinion about activities because my brother...
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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9.5
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14 reviews
It is always difficult to place a loved one in any kind of a facility. I have found that the staff here are genuinely concerned and involved with the residents. The healthcare is good, and staff try to keep...
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 just minutes from the Garden State Parkway and close to the Jersey shore, Mira Vie Toms River provides a comfortable and relaxing environment for seniors to spend their golden years. We feel independence, socialization, and an active lifestyle are vital to wellness, so our residents can...
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88 reviews
They have and my neighbor moved in there as well thought a great experience with great socializing, meals, all utilities included, and transportation, if needed. Lots of entertainment, and since doing 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.
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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20 reviews
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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8.0
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3 reviews
My sweet mother-in-law passed away 3 months ago. She became a resident of Harrogate for 5 years, after waiting for her 1st pick of the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom floor plan, the Normandy. She explored many other...
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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7.3
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11 reviews
My Dad has advanced Dementia and recently moved on to the Memory Care floor and the entire Spring Oak staff have been AMAZING! Their patience and dedication to helping my Dad through difficult times is all 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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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
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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.
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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My sister was a resident for close to 4 years and I was so happy about the quality of service and care that she got while there. The staff was well trained and caring from the bottom to the top. I highly...
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.
Hearthstone Estates is a quiet assisted living community located in a suburban section of Lakewood, NJ. The city of Lakewood is located in Ocean County and home to about 92,000 people. Lakewood is a bustling area where residents can go to movies and shows, run errands and do their shopping, or...
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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.
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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
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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: 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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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...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in South Toms River, NJ
The average cost of senior living in South Toms River is $6,821 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $4,801 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in South Toms River
Recent reviews for independent living in South Toms River
Silverwoods in Toms River, NJ
4.3
My brother in independent living so he is in his own apartment and pays for additional onsite Wellness and bus trips. His unit was completely remodeled so very nice. He pays for individual onsite cleaning service but it is mediocre. Helpful staff especially onsite nurse. Usually the meals are ...
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Brandywine Living at Wall
5.0
I chose Brandywine Living at Wall in NJ as a home for my dad when we lost my mom and it was getting difficult to care for him on our own. I call Brandywine a "home" because that is exactly what it has become for our entire family, including my dad. I have to admit I was anxious about the ...
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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.
South Toms River independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Toms River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Toms River, 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 South Toms River 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 South Toms River 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
47.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in South Toms River 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 South Toms River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Toms River 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 South Toms River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Residence at Stafford, Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living and Wellington Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Toms River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near South Toms River, New Jersey. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in South Toms River, New Jersey is Spring Oak of Toms River. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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