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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stafford, NJ

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Stafford 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Stafford, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Stafford is about $6,177, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 291 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Stafford, NJ

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Photo of Spring Oak at Forked River
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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
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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.
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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My mother, age 91, was well cared for. The facilities are comfortable and clean, and offer opportunities to socialize and participate in activities. Her visitors told me that they’d never seen such a...
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.
he Terraces at Seacrest Village assisted living residence is a brand-new state of the art, stunning residence which opened in June 2013. The Terraces is an award winning community, our unique delivery of service and care represents what we have learned is important to our clients and their...
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I think they did everything well. My loved one was very happy there. I would absolutely recommend Tallwoods Care Center to a friend.
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.
Tallwoods Care Center is your premier choice for nursing and rehabilitation in the picturesque Bayville, New Jersey, the heart of Jersey Shore. Our well-appointed private and semi-private rooms ensure that every resident's stay is comfortable and most enjoyable. Our facility is privately owned...
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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.
Arbors Care CenterArborsCare Center is an integral part of a very special comunity, which features a full continuum of care and services. In addition to Arbors Care Center offering nursing and rehabilitative services, this 55 - acre campus also offers "Silverwoods", which is an independent living...
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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.
Crystal Lake Healthcare's nursing staff is famous for their devotion, compassion, empathy and expertise. We are committed to providing high-quality care in a warm, nurturing environment. Our key to your success is maintaining a high caregiver to patient ratio. We take each resident's goals and...
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.
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.
At Southern Ocean Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Stafford, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Stafford is $6,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atlantic City, NJ with an average of $5,996 per month.

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

Stafford, NJ
$6,177/mo
$6,511/mo

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

Stafford, NJ
$6,177/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$6,832/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,177/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$7,413/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,492/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,283/mo

Senior living costs in Stafford 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: Stafford, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStafford, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,177/mo$7,351/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,576/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,832/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,780/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Stafford, NJ:$6,177/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Stafford, NJ:$5,576/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Stafford, NJ:$6,832/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Stafford, NJ:$5,780/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Stafford, NJ, over time

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

Stafford, NJNJ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Stafford, NJ

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Stafford 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
Stafford, NJ$5,841/mo$6,804/mo-14.1%
New Jersey$7,103/mo$6,921/mo+2.6%
National$5,286/mo$4,970/mo+6.4%
Stafford, NJ
2024 average cost:$5,841/mo
2023 average cost:$6,804/mo
Percent change:-14.1%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$7,103/mo
2023 average cost:$6,921/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,286/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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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 Stafford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stafford

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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Hampton Ridge in Toms River, NJ

4.5
I have to say that I'm extremely surprised at the other reviews, because my husband has been here at Hampton Ridge for almost 5 weeks now and we have nothing but positive things to say about it. We are both very happy with the staff and the care received here. Everyone is very warm and friendly, ...
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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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Stafford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stafford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stafford, 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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
28.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
42.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stafford 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 Stafford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stafford, NJNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stafford 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 Stafford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stafford, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stafford 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 Stafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stafford, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stafford 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 Stafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stafford, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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