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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Toms River, NJ

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South Toms River 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 31 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Toms River, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Toms River is about $7,977, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 700 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Toms River, NJ

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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.
Photo of Complete Care at Green Acres
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: 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, 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in South Toms River, NJ

The average cost of senior living in South Toms River is $7,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harvey Cedars, NJ with an average of $6,086 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Toms River, NJ, vs. nearby cities

South Toms River, NJ
$7,977/mo
$7,921/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Toms River, NJ, vs. state and national averages

South Toms River, NJ
$7,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Toms River, NJ, vs. other senior living options

$7,900/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,977/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Toms River, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,393/mo
Studio
$5,923/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,380/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,906/mo

Senior living costs in South Toms River 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: South Toms River, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Toms River, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,977/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$7,840/mo$7,287/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$7,900/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$6,980/mo$6,327/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
South Toms River, NJ:$7,977/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
South Toms River, NJ:$7,840/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
South Toms River, NJ:$7,900/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
South Toms River, NJ:$6,980/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Toms River, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in South Toms River 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.

South Toms River, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in South Toms River, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Toms River 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
South Toms River, NJ$6,212/mo$5,979/mo+3.9%
New Jersey$7,682/mo$7,182/mo+7.0%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
South Toms River, NJ
2024 average cost:$6,212/mo
2023 average cost:$5,979/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Toms River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Toms River

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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Springpoint Living at Manalapan

5.0
5 across the board for Springpoint Living at Manalapan. My Mom loved it there. We will definitely have her stay there for respite again and would consider it for long term care. Based on the experience we have had so far with the community, we would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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South Toms River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Toms River nursing homes 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 care services in South Toms River 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 South Toms River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Toms River, NJNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Toms River 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 South Toms River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Toms River, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Toms River 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 South Toms River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Toms River, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in South Toms River 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 South Toms River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Toms River, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Toms River 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 South Toms River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Toms River, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brandywine The Gables by Monarch, Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson and Spring Oak of Toms River are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Toms River, New Jersey. See full list of communities.
There are 31 nursing homes facilities near South Toms River, New Jersey. See the full list.
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