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Ardena is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 50 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ardena, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ardena is about $7,638, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1221 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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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.
Our 5-Star rated center has been completely renovated. With 20 private rooms and a wide array of furniture it is obvious why Allaire Rehab and Nursing has become the number one destination for post-acute, sub-acute and long term care.Our number one goal is to give the best possible care. Period....
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Excellent care! The nurses and especially the aids at Wedgwood Gardens have been giving my Mom outstanding care for many weeks now. Everyone is absolutely amazing, so kind, patient and dedicated! Recommended
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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My mom is thriving in this small residential community. It is so much like a home rather than a large institutionalized nursing home. She was experiencing sun-downing when she was at home and pretty much...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Garden Hills Residence is nestled comfortably on four acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It is privately owned and operated. Our country setting provides peaceful privacy and yet we are only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Delicious home cooked meals are served family style in a wonderful...
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They've done a good job so far. He seems to be doing better. I visit later in the evening but everyone on the evening crew is very nice! I think it's good.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Neptune Gardens fosters compassionate care in a singularized environment to provide the highest quality advanced post-acute care in your community. It is our first priority to aide you as you recover, achieve your goals, and succeed. Using our expert knowledge in all aspects of rehabilitative...
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They're great to him, the nurses are incredible, they get him to sing but most of the time he's strapped to his wheelchair to stop him from getting up. They're great over there, they're good people, they...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Centrally located on scenic Route 79 in Marlboro Township, Renaissance is an elegant residence situated on over three acres. A bed and breakfast ambiance ensures that you will feel at home from the moment you step onto the wrap-around porch. With everything brand new--from the shining hard wood...
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Nothing but praises for the staff caring for my father. They do all the extra things to make him feel comfortable and send me pictures when he is having a good day. The amazing Activities staff and the...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
What is a Lifecare retirement community?A lifecare retirement community provides independent residents with the privacy of their own apartment or cottage, a community of friends, luxurious services and amenities for your comfort and relaxation, a full calendar of exciting activities, and the...
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Photo of Harmony Lodge
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Photo of Heritage Village at Manalapan
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Photo of All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls
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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.
Welcome to All American Assisted Living at Tinton Falls. Our newly-constructed residential community has been designed to create a homey, neighborhood feel. Understanding that your loved one is aging can be tough. During this time, a lot of thoughts can come to mind, ranging from quality of life...
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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.
The Lakewood Courtyard's kitchen, under strict rabbinical supervision, provides three glatt kosher meals daily, as well as Shabbos and Yom Tov Seudos.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Wayside Retirement Center is a small family owned and operated Health Care facility. We provide our residents with 24 hour a day personal care, supervision of medications and daily nursing assessments. Adult day care and short-term stays are available.

Cost of nursing homes in Ardena, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Ardena is $7,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shrewsbury, NJ with an average of $7,424 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ardena, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Ardena, NJ
$7,641/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ardena, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Ardena, NJ
$7,641/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ardena, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,514/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,641/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ardena, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,702/mo
Studio
$7,388/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,726/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,169/mo

Senior living costs in Ardena vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ardena, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArdena, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,641/mo$7,353/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$7,487/mo$7,287/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$7,514/mo$7,351/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$6,492/mo$6,327/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Ardena, NJ:$7,641/mo
New Jersey:$7,353/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Ardena, NJ:$7,487/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Ardena, NJ:$7,514/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Ardena, NJ:$6,492/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ardena, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ardena 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Ardena, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ardena 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
Ardena, NJ$7,359/mo$7,141/mo+3.1%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,182/mo+7.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ardena, NJ
2024 average cost:$7,359/mo
2023 average cost:$7,141/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,682/mo
2023 average cost:$7,182/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ardena

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ardena

CareOne at Jackson

5.0
We were very impressed with the level of care my loved one received here. They were very professional and exceeded my expectations.

Alcoeur Gardens of Toms River

4.0
Alcoeur Gardens of [Removed] was a nice place for dad to stay for a brief respite stay. The staff was very attentive and caring to his needs. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The activities director was very young and hopefully, as she gains more experience they will have more ...
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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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Ardena nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ardena nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ardena, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ardena nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ardena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
53.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ardena nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ardena Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ardena nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ardena 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
34.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ardena nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ardena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ardena nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ardena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
0.4%
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