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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cape May, NJ
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cape May nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Cape May, NJ may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Cape May or another care type is right for you. Browse 79 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cape May.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lewes Beach and Pilottown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mauricetown, Haleyville and Commercial.
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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.
Welcome to Ridgewood Senior Living at Historic Smithville. We are Atlantic County's newest assisted living community. We anticipate opening in early 2024 providing both assisted living and memory care options. Our sales office is open and ready to work with you. You can find us in Historic...
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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.
New Standard Senior Living is the onlyretirement community in the Hammontonarea with affordable, private assisted livingsuites that offers Medicaid and low-incomehousing options, in addition to private pay.More value and the best support for yourmoney — and payment options you can livewith — add...
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Cost of nursing homes in Cape May, NJ
The average cost of senior living in Cape May is $5,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Linwood, NJ with an average of $5,305 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cape May, NJ vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cape May, NJ vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cape May, NJ by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Cape May over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cape May
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cape May
Complete Care at Victoria Commons in North Cape May, NJ
5.0
Our family is very happy with the staff and facilities at Victoria Commons. We would certainly recommend them for their loved ones.
Dover Place
4.5
My dad was very resistant to the idea of moving into assisted living. He wanted to maintain his independence and freedom and didn't like the prospect of having to pay so much of his life savings just to live. But it became unsafe for him to continue living alone. He liked Dover Place the most of ...
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Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
4.0
I have had two rehabilitation stunts myself and compared to those facilities Hammonton Center is better. I see that my sister is receiving good care.
Cape May nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cape May nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cape May, 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 Cape May 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 Cape May that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cape May, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.6%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cape May 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 Cape May 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
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.2%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cape May 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 Cape May partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cape May, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cape May 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 Cape May communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cape May, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cape May 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 Cape May offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cape May, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
0.4%
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Royal Suites Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Milford Place and Brookdale Cape May are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cape May, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
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